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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. 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 £17, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 178 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £10. The journey takes 2h 48m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Palencia from Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Palencia are Valladolid, León, Burgos, Salamanca and Madrid. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Palencia on Omio.
Valladolid is a stately Castilian city known for Renaissance buildings, literary heritage and a strong tapas scene. Its broad plazas, churches and museums give the centre a calm, cultured feel shaped by wine and regional cuisine.
León is known for its Gothic cathedral, Camino de Santiago heritage and atmospheric old quarter. Roman origins, lively tapas bars and Gaudí’s Casa Botines give the city a character that feels both historic and social.
Burgos is best known for its Gothic cathedral and strong Castilian heritage. Medieval streets, riverside promenades and links to the Camino de Santiago give it a calm, historic character.
Salamanca is known for its ancient university, honey-coloured stone and elegant old town. The city feels both scholarly and lively, with historic streets and a strong student presence shaping its character.
Madrid is Spain’s capital, known for its grand architecture, major art museums and late-running social life. Royal landmarks sit alongside lively neighbourhoods, giving the city a polished yet relaxed character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Palencia costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 45m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Palencia as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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