How to get from Madrid to Palencia

You can travel from Madrid to Palencia 4 different ways: coach, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way from Madrid to Palencia is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £17 compared to other travel options to Palencia:

A coach is £13 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Madrid to Palencia costing on average £30.

The fastest way to get to Palencia from Madrid is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 19 min.

There are alternative travel options to Palencia that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Palencia by coach can take on average 3 h.

Palencia is approximately 118 miles away from Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Palencia is:

• 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Palencia from Madrid as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Madrid to Palencia:

• Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Palencia.
• Trains from Madrid to Palencia most often leave from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arrive in Palencia.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Palencia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Alsa can get you to Palencia by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Alsa from Madrid to Palencia for £17 on Omio.
• Travel with Renfe Alvia for trains to Palencia. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe Alvia Madrid to Palencia tickets on Omio for £30.

Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Palencia with the following travel companies:

• You can find a direct coach to Palencia with Alsa.
• You can check for a direct train to Palencia with Renfe MD, Renfe AVE or Renfe Alvia.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Palencia tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this trip.

When planning your trip to Palencia from Madrid, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets cost £17 one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average £30 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Madrid and Palencia online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.