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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 35 m
Buses on 05 Sept
3
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Palencia to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palencia to Madrid will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 3 buses from Palencia to Madrid, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Supra Economy
Supra Economy
Supra Economy
Supra Economy
Supra Economy
Supra EconomyOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 191 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Madrid:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Madrid costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 44m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (2h 44m by bus vs 2h 54m by car) and save roughly £17 compared to fuel and tolls (£19 vs £36). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Palencia to Madrid coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Supra Economy | 7:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h30 | 11:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 7:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 3h15 | 10:45 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 7:30 Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 4h00 | 11:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Palencia to Madrid run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 191 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 191 km |
Average bus duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 7:30 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palencia to Madrid by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palencia to Madrid buses use the Palencia, Estación De Autobuses to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa). Use this guide to compare Palencia and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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