Ponferrada to Palencia transfer
Ponferrada to Palencia: from 287,75 € VAT included, 238.9 km and 172 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
- 287,75 €
- Distance
- 238.9 km
- Duration
- 172 min
The journey
Indicative route between the two points. The exact roads are the driver's call, depending on traffic.
The transfer from Ponferrada (León) to Palencia covers around 238.9 kilometres and takes about 172 minutes. We collect you at the address you give us and drop you exactly at your destination, with no changes and no waiting.
Ponferrada compared with other starting points
Ponferrada is the furthest of the 3 starting points we publish a price from to Palencia; the closest is León, 133.4 km away. As the crow flies it is 180 km to the east; by road it is 238.9 km, 33% more, and the price works out at 1,20 € per kilometre.
Ponferrada is in El Bierzo. What the area is like and what trips start there
Which way it goes
To the north, the AP-66 crosses the mountains through the Huerna tunnel into Asturias, with the toll-free N-630 over Pajares as the alternative; to the south, the A-66 runs down to Zamora via Benavente; to the east, the A-231 follows the Camino to Burgos; and from El Bierzo, the A-6 leads into Galicia. Valladolid is reached on the N-601.
Palencia, seen from León
Palencia is on the León–Madrid railway line; by road the route crosses the Tierra de Campos to the south-east. A car is booked when a specific address or a time the train does not cover is involved.
On arrival: Palencia capital
The city of Palencia, on the Carrión river, holds the hospital, the high-speed station, provincial government offices and most services. People come in daily from across the province for appointments and errands, and many connections with trains and with Valladolid start here.
Tip: In winter the Pajares and Manzanal passes and the mountain roads can have snow or ice: for an early flight or train, bring the pickup forward and check road conditions.
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 Ponferrada to Palencia?
The trip is about 238.9 km and takes roughly 172 minutes in normal traffic.
How much is the transfer from Ponferrada to Palencia?
From 287,75 € 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 Ponferrada to Palencia?
From Ponferrada to Palencia you head east: 180 km as the crow flies and 238.9 km by road, about 172 minutes without traffic. To the north, the AP-66 crosses the mountains through the Huerna tunnel into Asturias, with the toll-free N-630 over Pajares as the alternative; to the south, the A-66 runs down to Zamora via Benavente; to the east, the A-231 follows the Camino to Burgos; and from El Bierzo, the A-6 leads into Galicia. Valladolid is reached on the N-601.
What should I know about Palencia when leaving from Ponferrada?
Palencia is on the León–Madrid railway line; by road the route crosses the Tierra de Campos to the south-east. A car is booked when a specific address or a time the train does not cover is involved.
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
- From León to Oviedo, Gijón and the neighbouring capitals, and to Atocha: the train through the Pajares bypass, the coach or a car with a driver via the Huerna, the A-66 and the A-231
From León the direct train works well towards Asturias, through the Pajares bypass to Oviedo and Gijón, and towards Palencia and Valladolid on the high-speed line; towards Burgos the offer is limited and towards Zamora there is no train.
- Hotels and rural houses in León, El Bierzo and La Maragatería: how to offer transfers to guests arriving by AVE at León station, by air at Barajas or Asturias, or on foot along the Camino
Accommodation in León province takes in more and more guests without a car: they arrive by AVE at León station, by air at Barajas, {{ruta:leon-a-aeropuerto-madrid-barajas:km}} from the capital, or at Asturias, {{ruta:leon-a-aeropuerto-de-asturias:km}} away, and many on foot along the French Way.
- Driving a private hire car in León: León station, La Virgen del Camino airport, Barajas and El Bierzo, and the method and variables for knowing whether a job pays
León is a large, thinly populated, mountainous province, and for a driver that means less frequent and longer jobs than in a city: the link between the villages and León station, the only high-speed one, the airports, La Virgen del Camino when it has a flight, Asturias through the Huerna and Barajas along the A-6, and the appointments at the León and Ponferrada hospitals.