The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Palencia
Cheapest price
€55
Average price
€66
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 2 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
560 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Palencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Palencia will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
Of the 5 buses that leave Barcelona for Palencia on Sat, Feb 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 28 the direct buses cover the 560 km distance in an average of 11 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Sat, Feb 28 the slowest buses will take 13 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 560 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€60 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price | €122 Average price |
9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Palencia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Palencia buses for today, Friday, February 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h45 | 10:45 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Normal | 8:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h35 | 5:35 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 13h00 | 9:30 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h30 | 12:30 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Palencia
Buses from Barcelona to Palencia run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €56 but you can travel from only €24 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 560 km distance in 9h 35m.
Distance 560 km |
Average bus duration 8h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €56 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 35m |
First bus 05:45 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Barcelona to PalenciaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Palencia with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as €24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Palencia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Palencia by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palencia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Palencia
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
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