How to travel from Vigo to Palencia, Spain

The distance between Vigo and Palencia is around 440km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Vigo to Palencia by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Palencia.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)

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Bus via Verin

Take the bus to Verin and then to Palencia.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Palencia.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance440km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vigo and Palencia

There are several options for getting from Vigo to Palencia by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Vigo and Palencia is around 440km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Vigo and Palencia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vigo to Palencia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Vigo and Palencia, 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 Vigo and Palencia. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vigo and Palencia with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 6h 30m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Vigo and Palencia. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Vigo and Palencia. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vigo and Palencia with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6hrs.

MonBus, ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vigo and Palencia. Buses run twice a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vigo to Palencia. We recommend that you fly from Vigo (VGO) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Palencia. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Vigo and Palencia. The distance is around 440km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vigo to Palencia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Vigo to Palencia

Compare travel optionsbetween Vigo and Palencia

Transport options from Vigo to Palencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
€100($100)
every 4 hours710km (441 miles)
Plane and Bus5hrs
€155($155)
twice a week758km (471 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€56($56)
6 times a week750km (466 miles)
Train to Palencia6h 30m
€40($40)
6 times a week532km (330 miles)
Bus via Verin + 1 similar
5h 35m
€35($35)
3 times a week446km (277 miles)
Bus6hrs
€45($45)
twice a week445km (276 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€81($81)
on demand440km (273 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