There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Peníscola by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Train via Tarragona
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain Avn / ...
- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Benicarlotrain Ic / ...
3h 16m€25–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Benicarlóbus
3h 53m€19–43Drive 221.8 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Peníscolacar 221.8 km
2h 29m€35–51Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Benicarlotrain Re
4h 15m€30–47Train #2 (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosatrain R16
4h 31m€20–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Peníscola is to train which costs €20 - €55 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Peníscola is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Peníscola. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arriving at Peníscola - Plaza JB Antonelli - Castillo via Benicarló - Av del Maestrat, front 24. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Peníscola. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Benicarlo via Camp De Tarragona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Barcelona and Peníscola is 232 km. The road distance is 221.8 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Peníscola without a car is to train via Tarragona which takes 3h 16m and costs €25 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Barcelona to Peníscola, including transfers.
Barcelona to Peníscola bus services, operated by HIFE S.A., depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Barcelona to Peníscola train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Peníscola is to train via Tarragona which takes 3h 16m and costs €25 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Peníscola, Spain?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Peníscola - Plaza JB Antonelli - Castillo via Camp De Tarragona, Benicarlo, and RENFE Benicarló-Peñíscola in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, HIFE S.A. operates a bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Benicarló twice a week. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Camp De Tarragona to Benicarlo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Benicarlo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 977 44 03 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Benicarló
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- HIFE
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Peníscola bus services, operated by HIFE S.A., arrive at Benicarló station.
Barcelona to Peníscola train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Peníscola is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Barcelona to Peníscola.
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