How to travel from Albacete to Palencia, Spain

The distance between Albacete and Palencia is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Albacete to Palencia by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Madrid-Chamartin

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Palencia.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Palencia.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Palencia.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance513km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albacete and Palencia

There are several options for getting from Albacete to Palencia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Albacete and Palencia is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (277 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Albacete and Palencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albacete to Palencia is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Albacete 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 Albacete and Palencia. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Albacete and Palencia with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 45m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Albacete and Palencia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Albacete and Palencia. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albacete to Palencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Albacete and Palencia. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to Palencia. We recommend that you take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Albacete and Palencia. The distance is around 513km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to Palencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Albacete to Palencia

Compare travel optionsbetween Albacete and Palencia

Transport options from Albacete to Palencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Madrid-Chamartin + 1 similar
3h 10m
€60($60)
every 4 hours549km (341 miles)
Train3h 45m
€40($40)
twice daily549km (341 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€49($49)
every 4 hours502km (312 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand513km (319 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