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Palencia to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Palencia to Barcelona? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as £50.02, with the average fare for this route being approximately £74.47. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
  • Sun, Aug 10
    From £50.02
  • Mon, Aug 11
    From £81.10
  • Tue, Aug 12
    From £81.10
  • Wed, Aug 13
    From £81.10
  • Thu, Aug 14
    From £81.10
  • Fri, Aug 15
    From £81.10
  • Sat, Aug 16
    From £81.10
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07:20
Palencia
12:41
Barcelona-Sants
5h 21m, No directrenfe
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08:47
Palencia
14:46
Barcelona-Sants
5h 59m, No directIntercitrenfe
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09:15
Palencia
15:50
Barcelona-Sants
6h 35m, No directrenfe
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11:24
Palencia
17:24
Barcelona-Sants
6h, No directrenfe
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13:34
Palencia
19:19
Barcelona-Sants
5h 45m, No directrenfe
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14:19
Palencia
21:39
Paris
7h 20m, Directrenfe
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Palencia to Barcelona Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Palencia to Barcelona usually begin at £50.02. The average travel time is about 5h 4m, spanning a distance of roughly 347 miles. Intercit, renfe provides around 9 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
07:20
Last train
Last train
18:33
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5h 4m
Distance
Distance
347 miles
Price
Price
From £50.02
Train Operators
Train Operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Over-60s Fare

For those aged over 60, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. Travelling on AVE and AVE international trains grants a 25% discount. On Avant trains, discounts are 25% on weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets match those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains can receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy up to a 50% discount. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for consideration. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If cancellation is necessary, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Advance booking

Advance bookings can provide discounts up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, while other routes offer cheaper prices the earlier you book. Trip.com has already indicated the lowest prices, making your travel planning easy.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Onboard Renfe trains from Palencia to Barcelona

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Palencia to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Palencia to Barcelona, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Palencia to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60-90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return ticket

    Buy a Return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outward and returning journeys, cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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