Madrid to Palencia train with Renfe AVE

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Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Palencia

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Palencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Renfe MD18005
06:23PM3h33
Madrid Príncipe Pío
09:56PMPalencia station
311One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Renfe MD18063
12:25PM3h48
Madrid Príncipe Pío
04:13PMPalencia station
311One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Renfe MD18061
09:06AM3h40
Madrid Príncipe Pío
12:46PMPalencia station
311One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Renfe MD18003
04:26PM3h22
Madrid Príncipe Pío
07:48PMPalencia station
311One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Renfe AVLO04121
11:23AM1h25
Madrid Chamartín
12:48PMPalencia station
391One-way
0 transfers

Madrid to Palencia train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, January 25
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Renfe MD
18061
Renfe MD18061
09:06AM Madrid Príncipe Pío3h40 12:46PM Palencia station0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE
05071
Renfe AVE05071
09:56AM Madrid Chamartín1h23 11:19AM Palencia station0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVLO
04121
Renfe AVLO04121
11:23AM Madrid Chamartín1h25 12:48PM Palencia station0 transfersDirect
Renfe MD
18063
Renfe MD18063
12:25PM Madrid Príncipe Pío3h48 04:13PM Palencia station0 transfersDirect
Renfe ALVIA
04143
Renfe ALVIA04143
01:40PM Madrid Chamartín1h55 03:35PM Palencia station0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE
05721
Renfe AVE05721
02:59PM Madrid Chamartín1h24 04:23PM Palencia station0 transfersDirect
Renfe MD
18003
Renfe MD18003
04:26PM Madrid Príncipe Pío3h22 07:48PM Palencia station0 transfersDirect
Renfe MD
18005
Renfe MD18005
06:23PM Madrid Príncipe Pío3h33 09:56PM Palencia station0 transfersDirect
Renfe ALVIA
04181
Renfe ALVIA04181
06:51PM Madrid Chamartín1h27 08:18PM Palencia station0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE
05183
Renfe AVE05183
08:30PM Madrid Chamartín1h20 09:50PM Palencia station0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Madrid to Palencia?

The best time to book your train from Madrid to Palencia is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Madrid to Palencia route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Madrid to Palencia per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Madrid to Palencia.

Fastest train times from Madrid to Palencia

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Fastest Journey

1 h 20 m

Average

2 h 20 m

Trains per day

10

Distance

191 km

Of the 10 trains that leave Madrid for Palencia every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Renfe AVE05183
08:30PM1h20
Madrid Chamartín
09:50PMPalencia station
491One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Renfe AVE05071
09:56AM1h23
Madrid Chamartín
11:19AMPalencia station
421One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVE05721
02:59PM1h24
Madrid Chamartín
04:23PMPalencia station
761One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVLO04121
11:23AM1h25
Madrid Chamartín
12:48PMPalencia station
391One-way
0 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04181
06:51PM1h27
Madrid Chamartín
08:18PMPalencia station
671One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid to Palencia

Trains from Madrid to Palencia run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
191 km
Average train duration
2h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
€3
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
11
Train providers
8
Fastest train
1h 20m
First train
05:45
Last train
21:52
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: Renfe (3), AVE and Renfe trains Madrid to Palencia

For as little as €27 you can travel by train between Madrid and Palencia with Renfe (3), AVE and Renfe. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Travel comfortably to Palencia from Madrid with AVE, Renfe's high-speed trains. When you travel on the AVE train from Madrid to Palencia, the distance to travel is 118 miles (191 km) and prices start as low as €31. Check all the AVE train timetables and find the cheapest ticket from Madrid to Palencia on Omio!

Renfe is the main railway operator in Spain and offers a wide variety of AVE tickets perfect for your budget, such as Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards such as the Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card that you can add when booking your Renfe AVE ticket with Omio.

The Renfe AVE trains are among the fastest in the world, reaching 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, and the AVE connects the main cities of the country in just a few hours, offering comfort and flexibility in long and medium distances. All AVE trains have a restaurant, WiFi, toilets and entertainment on board, and when you book your ticket on Omio, we offer you the possibility of choosing the seat that suits you best.

Madrid to Palencia train information with AVE:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: €31



Renfe trains from Madrid to Palencia

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Renfe is Spain's national train operator and connects the country's main points of interest. In addition, Renfe has the largest high-speed network in Europe with AVE and Alvia trains. Other Renfe train types are Altaria, Euromed and Talgo. All Renfe trains are equipped with an on-board bistro, toilets, air conditioning and many of them with Wi-Fi.

At Omio you can easily check the Renfe timetable for your trip and book cheap Renfe tickets from Madrid to Palencia. When booking, you can choose different classes (Tourist, Tourist Plus, Preferred and Club), the seat and the type of ticket you want (Promo, Promo+, Flexible or Round Trip). If you have a Renfe discount card, you can specify it when you buy your ticket at Omio and take advantage of many offers. For information on ticket cancellation, please visit our Help centre.


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FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Palencia

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid to Palencia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Palencia.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Palencia can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to Palencia is €25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Madrid to Palencia train travel time is 1 h 20 min   for the 191 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Madrid to Palencia leaves at 05: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Madrid to Palencia leaves at 21: 52.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Madrid to Palencia without having to change trains with AVE or Renfe (13). There are 11 direct trains from Madrid to Palencia each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Madrid to Palencia train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with AVE, Renfe, Renfe (13) or Renfe ALVIA. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Madrid and Palencia to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 52.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid Chamartín, which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Palencia, located 0.6 miles (882 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Palencia from Madrid is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Madrid to Palencia is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Palencia from Madrid including taking a train or coach.

Popular train stations from Madrid to Palencia

Madrid
Palencia
The major train station for departures in Madrid is Madrid Príncipe Pío. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid Príncipe Pío for your trip from Madrid to Palencia.
Madrid Príncipe PíoParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Bioloco
  • Sichuan Kitchen
  • Noodles King
  • La Parrilla de Nino
Hotel
Hotel
  • Room Mate Mario Hotel
  • Florida Norte
  • Hotel Mayorazgo
  • Vincci Vía 66
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's
  • El Chaflan
  • 100 Montaditos
  • Ginos
Accessibility
Accessibility
Hotel
Hotel
  • El Chaflan
  • Eurostars Madrid Tower
  • Hotel The One
  • Ilunion Pío XII
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
The major train station for arrivals in Palencia is Palencia. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Palencia for your journey to Palencia from Madrid.
PalenciaParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket Office
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Dining
Dining
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Don Jamón
  • Los Ángeles
  • Telepizza
Accessibility
Accessibility
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Palacio de Congresos
  • Eurostars Diana Palace
  • Hotel Castilla Vieja
  • Hotel Monclús **
Ticket Office
Ticket Office

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