Santander to Palencia by train

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Overview: trains from Santander to Palencia

Find the key information for travelling by train from Santander to Palencia, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:48 View journey
Last train 20:20 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 2hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 171
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey €20.81 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 52m
Train operators 5

Travelling from Santander to Palencia by train

Want to know how to get from Santander to Palencia by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Santander to Palencia take around 2 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 171 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Santander is scheduled to depart at around  06:48. The last departure is usually at around 19:00 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Santander at around 06:48, with the last train leaving at around 20:20. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 17 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 9 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €20.73.

We think any time is a great time to visit Palencia, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Palencia.

Is there a direct train from Santander to Palencia?

Yes, there is a direct train from Santander to Palencia.

How long does it take to travel from Santander to Palencia?

The Santander to Palencia train travel takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Santander to Palencia train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Palencia leaving Santander at around 06:48 and the last train leaving at around 19:00 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Santander at around 06:48, with the final departure at 20:20.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.