Palencia is on the main rail line between Madrid and Santander, with regular Renfe services connecting it to both cities. The journey from Madrid takes about 2 hours 30 minutes by fast train. By road, Palencia is on the A-67 motorway, about 45 km north of Valladolid and 120 km from Burgos. Driving from Madrid takes about 2 hours on the A-62. Valladolid airport is the closest air connection, about 40 km south.