How to travel from Tarragona to Palencia, Spain

The distance between Tarragona and Palencia is around 598km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Tarragona to Palencia by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Palencia.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Palencia.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Palencia.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance615km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarragona and Palencia

There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Palencia by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Tarragona and Palencia is around 598km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (315 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Tarragona and Palencia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Palencia is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Palencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tarragona and Palencia. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Burgos (RGS) then take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tarragona and Palencia. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tarragona to Palencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zaragoza. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

HIFE S.A., MonBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Tarragona and Palencia. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tarragona to Palencia. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Valladolid (VLL) then take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Tarragona and Palencia. The distance is around 615km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Palencia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tarragona and Palencia

Transport options from Tarragona to Palencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
5h 60m
€125($125)
twice a week818km (509 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, plane and train3h 25m
€160($160)
every 4 hours673km (418 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, plane and train3h 25m
€200($200)
every 4 hours865km (538 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 35m
€125($125)
every 4 hours729km (453 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, plane and train4h 15m
€115($115)
4 times a day810km (503 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, plane and train5hrs
€135($135)
5 times a day846km (526 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
€53($53)
once a week598km (372 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza8h 25m
€67($67)
once daily639km (397 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€73($73)
on demand615km (382 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