How to travel from Cordoba to Palencia, Spain

The distance between Cordoba and Palencia is around 579km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cordoba 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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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Palencia.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Palencia.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance649km (403 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordoba and Palencia

There are several options for getting from Cordoba to Palencia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 3h 40m.

The distance between Cordoba and Palencia is around 579km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 503km (313 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Cordoba and Palencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cordoba to Palencia is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Cordoba and Palencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cordoba and Palencia. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cordoba to Palencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartin. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cordoba and Palencia. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Cordoba and Palencia. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cordoba to Palencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Cordoba and Palencia. Buses run once daily 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 Cordoba to Palencia. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Cordoba and Palencia. The distance is around 649km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordoba to Palencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cordoba and Palencia

Transport options from Cordoba to Palencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€67($67)
4 times a day579km (360 miles)
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha4h 20m
€67($67)
twice daily579km (359 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 5m
€120($120)
4 times a day769km (478 miles)
Train to Malaga Maria Zambrano, plane4h 20m
€140($140)
4 times a day848km (527 miles)
Train to Granada, plane4h 40m
€185($185)
once daily850km (528 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 15m
€160($160)
twice a week1,102km (685 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€67($67)
once daily646km (401 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€77($77)
on demand649km (403 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