How much does a train ticket cost from Palencia to Madrid?

The cheapest train tickets from Palencia to Madrid start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Palencia to Madrid?

The average train journey time from Palencia to Madrid is 1h 44m, covering a distance of 118 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 19m and is operated by Renfe .

Which train operators serve the Palencia to Madrid route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Palencia to Madrid?

The earliest train from Palencia to Madrid departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 21:30.

Train Palencia to Madrid from £23

Next train departures

Next departures from Palencia to Madrid on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:30	Palencia	1h 54m	23:24	Madrid-Chamartin	Cheapest
Train	15:51	Palencia	1h 21m	17:12	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	15:07	Palencia	3h 48m	18:55	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags
Train	15:51	Palencia	1h 21m	17:12	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	15:51	Palencia	1h 21m	17:12	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from Palencia to Madrid on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:05	Palencia	3h 36m	11:41	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	Cheapest
Train	10:25	Palencia	1h 20m	11:45	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	09:15	Palencia	2h 8m	11:23	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	09:15	Palencia	2h 8m	11:23	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	09:15	Palencia	2h 8m	11:23	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from Palencia to Madrid on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:34	Palencia	1h 48m	20:22	Madrid-Chamartin	Cheapest
Train	10:25	Palencia	1h 20m	11:45	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	08:05	Palencia	3h 36m	11:41	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags
Train	09:15	Palencia	2h 8m	11:23	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	09:15	Palencia	2h 8m	11:23	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from Palencia to Madrid on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:34	Palencia	1h 26m	15:00	Madrid-Chamartin	Cheapest
Train	15:51	Palencia	1h 21m	17:12	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	07:50	Palencia	3h 36m	11:26	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags
Train	09:15	Palencia	2h 8m	11:23	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	09:15	Palencia	2h 8m	11:23	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from Palencia to Madrid on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:50	Palencia	3h 36m	11:26	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	Cheapest
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from Palencia to Madrid on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:34	Palencia	1h 26m	15:00	Madrid-Chamartin	Cheapest
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

Next departures from Palencia to Madrid on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:50	Palencia	3h 36m	11:26	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	Cheapest
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	07:20	Palencia	1h 19m	08:39	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Palencia to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

118 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£25 - £34	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £106	Average duration1h 44m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £24	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Palencia and Madrid?

Palencia

A
Palencia
Calle Estación Nte., 5, 34005 Palencia, Spain
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Madrid

A
Madrid-Chamartin
C. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain
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B
Madrid-Príncipe Pio
Príncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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C
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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D
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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E
Nuevos Ministerios
Estación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain

Train Companies

Renfe

4/5918 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.1

Based on 918 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at £19

ES train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palencia to Madrid by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Palencia to Madrid?
The cheapest train tickets from Palencia to Madrid start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Palencia to Madrid?
The average train journey time from Palencia to Madrid is 1h 44m, covering a distance of 118 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 19m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the Palencia to Madrid route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Palencia to Madrid?
The earliest train from Palencia to Madrid departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 21:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/11

£27

27/11

£27

Today

£27

29/11

£30

30/11

£27

01/12

£27

02/12

£30

03/12

£27

The cheapest trip from Palencia to Madrid was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Palencia to Madrid as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £27 to £103 for a train ticket from Palencia to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-12-03.