How to travel from A Coruña to Palencia, Spain

The distance between A Coruña and Palencia is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from A Coruña to Palencia by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from A Coruna (LCG) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train

Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Palencia.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lugo and then to Palencia.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Palencia.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between A Coruña and Palencia

There are several options for getting from A Coruña to Palencia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between A Coruña and Palencia is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from A Coruña and Palencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from A Coruña to Palencia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between A Coruña and Palencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between A Coruña and Palencia. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between A Coruña and Palencia with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 10m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between A Coruña and Palencia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from A Coruña and Palencia. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from A Coruña to Palencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lugo. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

ALSA, Arriva Galicia and S.L. run regular bus services between A Coruña and Palencia. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from A Coruña to Palencia. We recommend that you fly from A Coruna (LCG) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Palencia is Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) which is approximately 130km (81 miles) from Palencia. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from A Coruña and Palencia. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from A Coruña to Palencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween A Coruña and Palencia

Transport options from A Coruña to Palencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 30m
€90($90)
every 4 hours754km (468 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€55($55)
once daily721km (448 miles)
Train to Palencia6h 10m
€40($40)
once daily550km (342 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€46($46)
twice a week454km (282 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€80($80)
on demand433km (269 miles)

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Airports near Palencia

The following major airports near Palencia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Palencia
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Palencia
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Palencia