How to travel from Madrid to Palamos, Spain

The distance between Madrid and Palamos is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Madrid to Palamos 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 PalamosMadrid if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Palamós.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Girona.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated byRenfe AVE+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona and then to Palamós.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Palamós.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance712km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madrid and Palamos

There are several options for getting from Madrid to Palamos by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Madrid and Palamos is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Madrid and Palamos by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madrid to Palamos is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Palamos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madrid and Palamos. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Madrid to Palamos. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barcelona-Sants and Girona. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Madrid and Palamos. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 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 Madrid and Palamos. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Madrid to Palamos. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

FlixBus, Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord, Moventis and ALSA run regular bus services between Madrid and Palamos. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madrid to Palamos. We recommend that you fly from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Palamós. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Palamos is Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Palamos. Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) 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 Madrid and Palamos. The distance is around 712km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madrid to Palamos is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Madrid to Palamos

Compare travel optionsbetween Madrid and Palamos

Transport options from Madrid to Palamos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 10m
€70($70)
every 3 hours641km (398 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€190($190)
4 times a day760km (472 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 30m
€35($35)
4 times a week741km (461 miles)
Bus via Barcelona10hrs
€65($65)
every 3 hours741km (460 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€84($84)
on demand712km (442 miles)

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Airports near Palamos

The following major airports near Palamos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Palamos
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Palamos
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Palamos