The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Palencia
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Palencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Palencia will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bilbao for Palencia on Sun, Dec 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m 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 train and bus for Bilbao to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 191 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bilbao to Palencia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Palencia buses for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:00 PM Bilbao | 5h50 | 9:50 PM Palencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Bilbao | 5h05 | 9:50 PM Palencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Bilbao | 4h50 | 9:50 PM Palencia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal · Normal | 6:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 10:30 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 10:45 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:10 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 5h50 | 6:00 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Palencia
Buses from Bilbao to Palencia run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 191 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 191 km |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 06:45 |
Last bus 19:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra from Bilbao to PalenciaYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Palencia with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Palencia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao 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.

When departing from Bilbao, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, Bilbao and Bilbao, Abando (Estación). When arriving in Palencia, you can end your route in coach stations like Palencia, Estación De Autobuses, Palencia and Palencia, Estacion de autobuses, Av. Simon Nieto.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Palencia, Estación De Autobuses, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to Palencia
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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