How to get from Barcelona to Palencia
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to Palencia by price and travel time.
- 561 km as the crow flies
- 2 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 18 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Palencia: train. The two cities are about 561 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 18 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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561 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 03mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €51Reading date not recorded | 13h 19m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€22Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 03m · directSee Train details
- Bus€51Reading date not recorded13h 19m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Palencia: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → Palenciatrain
Renfe·7h 03m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Barcelona to Palencia
ALSA runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:00 and the last at 11:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 2 | 09:00 | 11:00 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 09:05 | 09:05 |
All departuresALSA
- 09:00
- 11:00
All departuresRenfe
- 09:05
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Palencia works
Start with a Renfe train from Barcelona to Palencia, about 7h 3m. In total it's roughly €48 over 7h 3m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Palencia: common questions
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Palencia?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 09:00 and the last at 11:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Palencia?
2 a day with ALSA, between 09:00 and 11:00.
When is the first train from Barcelona to Palencia?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 09:05 and the last at 09:05, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Barcelona to Palencia?
1 a day with Renfe, between 09:05 and 09:05.
How far is Palencia from Barcelona?
About 561 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Barcelona to Palencia?
On this route you travel with Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Palencia?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Renfe
Route calculated: 18 Sep 2026