There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Peníscola by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 27m
Cheapest option
Train, bus via Tarragona • 3h 56m
3 alternative options
Bus • 4h 18m
Train, bus • 4h 42m
Drive • 2h 20m
Barcelona to Peníscola by train, walk and bus
The journey time between Barcelona and Peníscola is around 3h 27m and covers a distance of around 211 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Renfe Viajeros and HIFE S.A., the Barcelona to Peníscola service departs from Barcelona-Sants and arrives in Peñíscola. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Peníscola is to train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Peníscola is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Peníscola. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Peñíscola via L'Aldea Hostal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Barcelona and Peníscola is 211 km. The road distance is 224 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Peníscola without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Barcelona to Peníscola, including transfers.
Barcelona to Peníscola bus services, operated by HIFE S.A., depart from Barcelona station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Peníscola is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 18m.
Barcelona to Peníscola bus services, operated by HIFE S.A., arrive at Peñíscola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Peníscola is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Barcelona to Peníscola.
- Distance: 210.5 km
- Duration: 3h 27m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Peníscola, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Benicarlo 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17 - €25 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Peníscola via L'Aldea Hostal in around 4h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Benicarlo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Vinaroz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Vinaroz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €23 - €35
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €18 - €27
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- 964 220 054
- info@autosmediterraneo.com
- Website
- autosmediterraneo.com
Bus from Renfe Vinaròs to Peñíscola
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Schedules at
- autosmediterraneo.com
- Phone
- +34 977 44 03 00
- hife@hife.es
- Website
- hife.es
Bus from Barcelona to L'Aldea Hostal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- https://www.hife.es/en
Bus from L'Aldea Hostal to Peñíscola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5 - €9
- Website
- https://www.hife.es/en
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