How to get from Palencia to Barcelona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Palencia to Barcelona by price and travel time.
- 561 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 7h 21m
- 2 bus departures a day with ALSA
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Palencia to Barcelona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 561 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
561 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 21mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €58Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 9h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€32Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 21m · directSee Train details
- Bus€58Omio catalogue, Oct 209h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Palencia to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Palencia → BarcelonabusALSA·9h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Palencia to Barcelona
ALSA runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 13:20 and the last at 15:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 2 | 13:20 | 15:20 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 14:19 | 14:19 |
All departuresALSA
- 13:20
- 15:20
All departuresRenfe
- 14:19
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 ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Palencia to Barcelona works
Start with a ALSA bus from Palencia to Barcelona, about 9h 40m. In total it's roughly €38 over 9h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Palencia to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Palencia to Barcelona?
The most useful route takes about 9h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Palencia to Barcelona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 13:20 and the last at 15:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Palencia to Barcelona?
2 a day with ALSA, between 13:20 and 15:20.
When is the first train from Palencia to Barcelona?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 14:19 and the last at 14:19, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Palencia to Barcelona?
1 a day with Renfe, between 14:19 and 14:19.
How far is Barcelona from Palencia?
About 561 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Palencia to Barcelona cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €38. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Palencia to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Palencia to Barcelona?
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: ALSA
Route calculated: 17 Oct 2026