How to travel from Málaga to Palencia, Spain
The distance between Málaga and Palencia is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Málaga 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 Palencia → Málaga if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Palencia.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€87($87)
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Palencia.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€82($82)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Málaga and Palencia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Málaga to Palencia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Málaga and Palencia is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 633km (393 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Málaga and Palencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Málaga to Palencia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Málaga and Palencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Málaga and Palencia. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Málaga to Palencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartin. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Málaga and Palencia. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Málaga and Palencia. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Málaga 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 9h 15m.
ALSA, Socibus and MonBus run regular bus services between Málaga and Palencia. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Málaga to Palencia. We recommend that you fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 3h 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 Málaga and Palencia. The distance is around 786km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Málaga to Palencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).
Compare travel optionsbetween Málaga and Palencia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 20m | €120($120) | 4 times a day | 679km (422 miles) |
| Fly to Vitoria (VIT), Train | 4h 10m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 938km (583 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | €170($170) | twice a week | 1,025km (637 miles) |
| Fly to Oviedo (OVD), Train | 5h 50m | €175($175) | every 20 mins | 1,079km (671 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 756km (469 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €87($87) | 4 times a day | 749km (465 miles) |
| Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha | 5h 20m | €87($87) | twice daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 15m | €82($82) | every 20 mins | 779km (484 miles) |
| Bus via Aranda de Duero Bus Station | 10h 45m | €78($78) | once a week | 833km (517 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | €95($95) | on demand | 786km (488 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Málaga and Palencia
Airlines
Royal Air Maroc
Bus companies
Socibus
MonBus
Train operators
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