How to travel from León to Palencia, Spain
The distance between León and Palencia is around 115km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 42min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from León to Palencia by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palencia → León if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Palencia.
- Duration42min
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€13($13)
Taxi
Take a taxi to Palencia.
- Duration1h 25m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€160($160)
Taxi en León
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between León and Palencia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from León to Palencia by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 42min.
The distance between León and Palencia is around 115km (71 miles).
It takes around 42min to get from León and Palencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from León to Palencia is to take the train which takes around 42min and will set you back approx €13 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between León and Palencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between León and Palencia. It typically takes around 42min and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between León and Palencia with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 42min.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between León and Palencia. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 42min, 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 León and Palencia. We recommend that you take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 42min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from León to Palencia. We recommend that you take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 42min.
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 León and Palencia. The distance is around 124km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from León to Palencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 42min and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Compare travel optionsbetween León and Palencia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 42min | €13($13) | every 3 hours | 115km (71 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 25m | €160($160) | on demand | 124km (77 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | €23($23) | on demand | 124km (77 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