- Recommended
Museo del Mar
Small municipal museum inside the old town focused on local fishing traditions, marine life, and the town’s relationship with the Mediterranean.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Peñíscola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Peñíscola will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 5 buses that leave Barcelona for Peñíscola on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Peñíscola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Peñíscola:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Peñíscola costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Peñíscola take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€6). The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Hife, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Peñíscola buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:15 AM Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 2h50 | 1:05 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 AM Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 2h50 | 1:05 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:20 AM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 2h45 | 1:05 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:15 PM Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 3h40 | 3:55 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:15 PM Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 3h40 | 3:55 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:20 PM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 3h35 | 3:55 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 3h35 | 6:35 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 3h35 | 6:35 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:05 PM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 3h30 | 6:35 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 3h35 | 11:35 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 3h35 | 11:35 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:05 PM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 3h30 | 11:35 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 PM Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 3h25 | 11:55 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 PM Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 3h25 | 11:55 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:35 PM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 3h20 | 11:55 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 3h35 | 1:05 AM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 3h35 | 1:05 AM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:35 PM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 3h30 | 1:05 AM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Peñíscola run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by train.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:20, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 6:20 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Peñíscola — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Peñíscola trip today.
Small municipal museum inside the old town focused on local fishing traditions, marine life, and the town’s relationship with the Mediterranean.
Specialty museum dedicated to illusion and magic, created by magician Yunke. Popular with families and visitors looking for an unusual indoor attraction.
Privately decorated house covered with seashell mosaics, well known as a photogenic local curiosity in the historic center.
The walled old town is the most atmospheric area to explore, with whitewashed lanes, viewpoints, and direct access to the castle complex.
Long sandy beach with the classic postcard view of the castle rising above the sea, especially popular for walking and photography.
More sheltered beach area beside the old town and port, convenient for a relaxed promenade with excellent views back to the citadel.
Traditional coastal rice cooked in rich fish stock, often served with aioli. It is a classic Valencian seafront dish and very typical around Peñíscola.
A fisherman-style fish and potato stew made with local catch. It reflects the town’s maritime heritage and is a staple on many traditional menus.
A Valencian sauce and stew of garlic, paprika and potatoes, often prepared with eel. It is deeply rooted in regional cooking near the coast and wetlands.
Long-established seafood restaurant in Peñíscola, known for rice dishes, fresh fish and a polished classic dining room.
Well-known traditional restaurant popular for paella, fideuà and Mediterranean seafood in a relaxed, reliable setting.
Established dining spot appreciated for local rice dishes, grilled seafood and views near the old town waterfront.
Moderate for Spain. Old town and summer prices rise, but casual dining and coffee stay reasonable.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; small change for cafes, bars, and taxis is enough.
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Peñíscola, Plaça Constitució, Peñíscola -> Centro, Peñíscola
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