How to travel from Elche to Palencia, Spain
The distance between Elche and Palencia is around 611km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Elche to Palencia by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palencia → Elche if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€110($110)
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Palencia.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€64($64)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elche and Palencia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Elche to Palencia by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Elche and Palencia is around 611km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Elche and Palencia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Elche to Palencia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Elche and Palencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Elche and Palencia. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Elche and Palencia. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Elche 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 8hrs.
ALSA run regular bus services between Elche and Palencia. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elche to Palencia. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 3h 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 Elche and Palencia. The distance is around 671km (417 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elche to Palencia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €64 ($64).
Compare travel optionsbetween Elche and Palencia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 5m | €110($110) | twice daily | 611km (379 miles) |
| Fly to Vitoria (VIT), Train | 3h 50m | €210($210) | twice daily | 780km (484 miles) |
| Fly to Valladolid (VLL), Train | 4h 25m | €285($285) | twice daily | 1,079km (671 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5hrs | €125($125) | twice a week | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 45m | €105($105) | twice daily | 740km (460 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 60m | €140($140) | twice daily | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | €64($64) | every 20 mins | 663km (412 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | €125($125) | on demand | 671km (417 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