Palencia to Madrid centro transfer
Palencia to Madrid centro: from 307,48 € VAT included, 257.3 km and 182 min on a weekday in daytime. The price is fixed before you book and does not change on the way.
Prices reviewed on 25 October 2026
- Price from
- 307,48 €
- Distance
- 257.3 km
- Duration
- 182 min
The journey
Indicative route between the two points. The exact roads are the driver's call, depending on traffic.
The transfer from Palencia (Palencia) to Madrid centro covers around 257.3 kilometres and takes about 182 minutes. We collect you at the address you give us and drop you exactly at your destination, with no changes and no waiting.
Palencia compared with other starting points
Of the 11 starting points we publish a price from to Madrid centro, Palencia ranks 5 by distance, between Baltanás (216.8 km), the closest, and Guardo (366.8 km), the furthest. As the crow flies it is 190 km to the south; by road it is 257.3 km, 35% more, and the price works out at 1,20 € per kilometre.
- Villamuriel de Cerrato → Madrid centro (6 km from Palencia): 175 min, from 300,00 €.
- Venta de Baños → Madrid centro (10 km from Palencia): 176 min, from 297,98 €.
- Dueñas → Madrid centro (15 km from Palencia): 171 min, from 289,40 €.
Palencia is in Palencia capital. What the area is like and what trips start there
Which way it goes
From Palencia the route goes south on the A-62 to Valladolid, then to Madrid on the A-601 towards Segovia and the AP-6, or on the A-6 from Tordesillas. By rail there are high-speed services to Madrid-Chamartín via Valladolid.
Madrid centro, seen from Palencia
In Palencia, except between the capital and El Cerrato, the towns are poorly connected with each other and nearly everything goes through the capital. Getting from Guardo to Aguilar or from Carrión to Saldaña by bus can take a good part of the day.
On arrival: Madrid capital
The capital holds the stations, hospitals, trade fairs and most of the region's hotels. The pre-booked trips requested from here are those that leave the municipality: day trips, business transfers to neighbouring provinces and leisure in the southern metro area.
Tip: For early flights from the Montaña Palentina in winter, allow extra time: with snow or ice on the passes, the first hours are the slowest.
What the price includes
- Door-to-door pickup and help with luggage.
- Complimentary waiting and flight or train tracking.
- Child restraint systems if you need them.
- The 10 % Spanish VAT on passenger transport.
Tolls and parking, where the route requires them, are itemised in the quote before you confirm. There are no hidden charges: any supplement is shown in the quote before you confirm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Palencia to Madrid centro?
The trip is about 257.3 km and takes roughly 182 minutes in normal traffic. Heading into Madrid at peak times, allow extra margin.
How much is the transfer from Palencia to Madrid centro?
From 307,48 € including VAT, on weekdays during the day. Night services (22:00-06:00), Sundays and public holidays carry a surcharge. The price is fixed when you confirm and does not change unless the route does.
Can I add stops along the way?
Yes. Tell us when booking and we include them in the fixed quote so there are no surprises.
Which way do you go from Palencia to Madrid centro?
From Palencia to Madrid centro you head south: 190 km as the crow flies and 257.3 km by road, about 182 minutes without traffic. From Palencia the route goes south on the A-62 to Valladolid, then to Madrid on the A-601 towards Segovia and the AP-6, or on the A-6 from Tordesillas. By rail there are high-speed services to Madrid-Chamartín via Valladolid.
What should I know about Madrid centro when leaving from Palencia?
In Palencia, except between the capital and El Cerrato, the towns are poorly connected with each other and nearly everything goes through the capital. Getting from Guardo to Aguilar or from Carrión to Saldaña by bus can take a good part of the day.
What about from the towns next to Palencia to Madrid centro?
The closest to Palencia with a published price to Madrid centro are Villamuriel de Cerrato (6 km away), from 300,00 €; Venta de Baños (10 km away), from 297,98 €; Dueñas (15 km away), from 289,40 €. From Palencia, 307,48 €.
How do I pay?
You can pay online by card when you confirm (Apple Pay and Google Pay if your phone has them). The amount is the one agreed: it does not change on the way.
Before you book, this may help
- Hotels and rural houses in the Montaña Palentina, on the Camino de Santiago and in Palencia: how to offer transfers to guests arriving by train at Palencia station or by air at Valladolid, Barajas or Santander
Accommodation in Palencia province takes in more and more guests without a car: they arrive by train at Palencia station, on the high-speed line from Madrid to León and Santander, or by air at Villanubla, Barajas or Santander, and from there is no public way to carry on to a rural house in the mountains, a hostel in Carrión or a hotel in the capital.
- Palencia to Madrid and Barajas: the train from Palencia station or a car with a driver along the A-62 and the A-6, when each one makes sense and how to reach the station from El Cerrato and the villages
From Palencia there are two sensible ways to reach Madrid: the train from Palencia station, on the high-speed line that runs down through Valladolid to Madrid-Chamartín, or a car with a driver along the A-62 to Valladolid and the A-6 from Tordesillas.
- Palencia and Valladolid airport or Barajas: which airport suits depending on the flight and the area, and why the Montaña Palentina looks to Santander first
Palencia has no airport of its own and the answer depends on two things: where you are flying and which area you leave from.