How to travel from Pamplona to Palencia, Spain

The distance between Pamplona and Palencia is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pamplona to Palencia by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Palencia.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Burgos Central Bus Station and then to Palencia.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Palencia.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pamplona and Palencia

There are several options for getting from Pamplona to Palencia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Pamplona and Palencia is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (154 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Pamplona and Palencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pamplona to Palencia is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Pamplona and Palencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pamplona and Palencia. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pamplona and Palencia with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3hrs.

Renfe run train services between Pamplona and Palencia. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3hrs, 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 Pamplona and Palencia. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pamplona to Palencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Burgos Central Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Union Ivkoni and ALSA run regular bus services between Pamplona and Palencia. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pamplona to Palencia. We recommend that you take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Pamplona and Palencia. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pamplona to Palencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Pamplona to Palencia

Compare travel optionsbetween Pamplona and Palencia

Transport options from Pamplona to Palencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€27($27)
4 times a day302km (188 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€21($21)
3 times a week305km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€35($35)
on demand296km (184 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