How to travel from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

The distance between Palencia and Santiago de Compostela is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de CompostelaPalencia if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus via Ourense

Take the bus to Ourense and then to Santiago de Compostela - Train Staion.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

MonBus

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Drive

Drive to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palencia and Santiago de Compostela

There are several options for getting from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Palencia and Santiago de Compostela is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (202 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Palencia and Santiago de Compostela by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Palencia and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palencia and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Palencia and Santiago de Compostela with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 40m.

Renfe run train services between Palencia and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 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 Palencia and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Palencia and Santiago de Compostela with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6h 40m.

ALSA and MonBus run regular bus services between Palencia and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Santiago de Compostela is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela. A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) 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 Palencia and Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela

Compare travel optionsbetween Palencia and Santiago de Compostela

Transport options from Palencia to Santiago de Compostela
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 35m
€150($150)
5 times a day736km (458 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€40($40)
once daily489km (304 miles)
Bus via Ourense + 1 similar
6h 30m
€33($33)
twice a week458km (285 miles)
Bus6h 40m
€50($50)
twice a week471km (293 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€52($52)
on demand433km (269 miles)

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Airports near Santiago de Compostela

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

SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Santiago de Compostela