How to travel from Cuenca to Palencia, Spain
The distance between Cuenca and Palencia is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cuenca to Palencia by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palencia → Cuenca if you're planning a return trip.
Train via Madrid-Chamartin
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Palencia.
- Duration2h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€43($43)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Palencia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Palencia by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).
The distance between Cuenca and Palencia is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Cuenca and Palencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Palencia is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Palencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Palencia. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cuenca and Palencia with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 55m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Cuenca and Palencia. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cuenca and Palencia. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Palencia. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuenca to Palencia. We recommend that you take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Cuenca and Palencia. The distance is around 422km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Palencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and Palencia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train via Madrid-Chamartin + 1 similar | 2h 35m | €43($43) | every 4 hours | 423km (263 miles) |
| Train | 2h 55m | €30($30) | every 20 mins | 423km (263 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €78($78) | on demand | 422km (262 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