How to travel from Jaen to Palencia, Spain

The distance between Jaen and Palencia is around 583km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Jaen 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 PalenciaJaen if you're planning a return trip.

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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.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Palencia.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Palencia.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance589km (366 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jaen and Palencia

There are several options for getting from Jaen to Palencia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Jaen and Palencia is around 583km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Jaen and Palencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jaen to Palencia is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Jaen and Palencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jaen and Palencia. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jaen to Palencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Jaen and Palencia. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Jaen and Palencia. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jaen to Palencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid and Madrid-Moncloa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Autocares Grupo Samar, FlixBus, ALSA, Socibus and MonBus run regular bus services between Jaen and Palencia. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jaen to Palencia. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Jaen and Palencia. The distance is around 589km (366 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jaen to Palencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jaen and Palencia

Transport options from Jaen to Palencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 20m
€130($130)
every 20 mins905km (562 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
€165($165)
4 times a day709km (440 miles)
Bus to Almeria, plane and train6h 10m
€210($210)
once daily880km (547 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€52($52)
every 20 mins604km (375 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
€54($54)
every 20 mins583km (362 miles)
Bus via Aranda de Duero Bus Station8h 25m
€53($53)
once a week611km (380 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€70($70)
on demand589km (366 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