Trains tickets from Palencia to Madrid

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SatMay 31
TodayJun 1
from $42
TomorrowJun 2
from $37
TueJun 3
from $31
WedJun 4
from $28
ThuJun 5
from $42
FriJun 6
SatJun 7
from $42

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 1 at
    Departure city: Palencia
    Departure location: Palencia
    Arrival time: June 1 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Príncipe Pio
    Operated by: RENFE Media DistanciaRENFE Media Distancia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 1 at
    Departure city: Palencia
    Departure location: Palencia
    Arrival time: June 1 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 1 at
    Departure city: Palencia
    Departure location: Palencia
    Arrival time: June 1 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 1 at
    Departure city: Palencia
    Departure location: Palencia
    Arrival time: June 1 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 1 at
    Departure city: Palencia
    Departure location: Palencia
    Arrival time: June 1 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Príncipe Pio
    Operated by: RENFE Media DistanciaRENFE Media Distancia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Palencia to Madrid.

Bus
Average Price$32 - $42Average Duration3h 30m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$24 - $99Average Duration1h 44m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$14 - $36Average Duration2h 50m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Palencia to Madrid

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
$14Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Palencia to Madrid: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$43
Average train trip duration1h 44m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure7:20am
Distance116 miles (186 km)
Latest train departure9:32pm

Palencia to Madrid Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/30
$49
05/31
$38
Today
$38
06/02
$32
06/03
$26
06/04
$23
06/05
$38
06/06
$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Palencia to Madrid was searched and found on Jun 4, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Palencia to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $117 for a train ticket from Palencia to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-06-04.

Usually RENFE_AVE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Palencia to Madrid is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Madrid you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Palencia and Madrid, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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