Madrid to Palencia train
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Train schedule Madrid to Palencia
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Fastest train times from Madrid to Palencia
Fastest Journey
1 h 24 m
Average
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
191 km
Of the 11 trains that leave Madrid for Palencia every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Madrid to Palencia
 | Distance | 118 miles (191 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 19 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £27 (€30) |
 | Train frequency | 7 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Renfe Intercity, Renfe MD, Renfe Alvia, Renfe or Renfe AVE |
Trains from Madrid to Palencia cover the 118 miles (191 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 19 min with our travel partners like Renfe Intercity, Renfe MD, Renfe Alvia, Renfe or Renfe AVE. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £23, but the average price of train tickets is £27. Travellers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arrive in Palencia.
Train companies: Renfe and AVE trains Madrid to Palencia
Travel between Madrid and Palencia from £23 with Omio’s train partners Renfe and AVE! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.
Renfe is Spain’s national train provider operating freight and passenger trains on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travellers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Madrid to Palencia trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of trains with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.
Looking for a comfortable way to travel from Madrid to Palencia? Reserve your Renfe AVE train from Madrid to Palencia with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national train operator that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Madrid to Palencia route. Omio shows you current AVE timetables and tickets to cover the 118 miles (191 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this route. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.
As the main high-speed train service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, WC, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These trains can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE trains one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travellers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!
AVE from Madrid to Palencia train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 47 min
- AVE frequency: 1 a day
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Travel Tips: Trains from Madrid to Palencia
Omio customers book a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Palencia most frequently for this route.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, located approximately 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city centre of Madrid. The most popular arrival train station in Palencia, called Palencia, is located around 0.1 miles (126 m) away from its city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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