How to travel from Cartagena to Palencia, Spain
The distance between Cartagena and Palencia is around 700km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Cartagena 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.
👋 Also check out Palencia → Cartagena if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Orihuela then Madrid-Chamartin and then to Palencia.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Plane
Take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Palencia.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€69($69)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cartagena and Palencia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Palencia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).
The distance between Cartagena and Palencia is around 700km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 614km (382 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Cartagena and Palencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Palencia is to take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Palencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cartagena and Palencia. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cartagena to Palencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Orihuela and Madrid-Chamartin. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Cartagena and Palencia. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Cartagena and Palencia. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cartagena to Palencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
ALSA run regular bus services between Cartagena and Palencia. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cartagena to Palencia. We recommend that you take the train to San Gabriel then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 5h 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 Cartagena and Palencia. The distance is around 703km (437 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Palencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cartagena and Palencia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €86($86) | 6 times a week | 786km (489 miles) |
| Train via Albacete | 7h 35m | €60($60) | twice daily | 781km (485 miles) |
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 30m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 746km (464 miles) |
| Train to San Gabriel, plane | 6h 50m | €295($295) | every 20 mins | 1,215km (755 miles) |
| Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, plane | 7h 35m | €110($110) | twice daily | 853km (530 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 55m | €240($240) | once daily | 947km (589 miles) |
| Train to San Gabriel, plane and bus | 7h 25m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 1,183km (735 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | €140($140) | twice a week | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 35m | €69($69) | every 20 mins | 700km (435 miles) |
| Bus via Madrid Estacion Sur | 9hrs | €69($69) | 3 times a week | 700km (435 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €130($130) | on demand | 703km (437 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.
Santander Airport (SDR)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Palencia
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
- Distance
- 171km (106 miles) from Palencia
Ranon Airport (OVD)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Palencia