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Museo del Papa Luna
Museum inside the castle complex showing the story of Pope Luna and the fortress, essential for historical context.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$19
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$20
Fastest journey on Sep 08
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
2 h 36 m
Buses on Sep 08
5
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valencia to Peñíscola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valencia to Peñíscola will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 5 buses from Valencia to Peñíscola, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct buses cover the 119 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Peñíscola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Valencia to Peñíscola:
A train is $0.88 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Peñíscola costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Peñíscola take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 1h 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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Valencia to Peñíscola buses for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 3:45 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 2h25 | 6:10 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:10 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 2h45 | 9:55 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
Normal | 6:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 2h35 | 9:05 AM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 3h00 | 3:00 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:15 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 2h15 | 4:30 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Valencia to Peñíscola run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 but you can travel from only $14 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (119 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 73 miles (119 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 8:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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.
Museum inside the castle complex showing the story of Pope Luna and the fortress, essential for historical context.
Exhibition space focused on maritime heritage, useful for understanding Peñíscola’s long relationship with fishing and the sea.
Castle rooms presented as a heritage exhibition, featuring medieval spaces and displays that deepen the site visit.
Walled old quarter of steep lanes, white houses, and sea views, the best area for atmosphere, photos, and historic walks.
Long sandy beach promenade facing the old town, popular for easy walks, sunrise views, and classic Peñíscola panoramas.
Main northern beach area with broad sands and postcard castle views, ideal for walking even outside the bathing season.
Rice cooked with local fish and shellfish stock, often with monkfish or prawns. A staple of Castellón's coast and a classic order in Peñíscola.
Creamy rice with fresh local seafood such as prawns, cuttlefish, and mussels. Popular in coastal Valencia and widely served in Peñíscola.
Traditional fisherman stew of rockfish, potatoes, and garlic mayonnaise. It reflects the town's seafaring heritage and nearby Mediterranean catch.
Refined dining in the old town with creative Mediterranean tasting menus and polished service. Best known for upscale local seafood and rice dishes.
Well-known traditional restaurant near the seafront, popular for paella, seafood rice, and classic regional dishes in a relaxed setting.
Casual seafood restaurant with harbor character, known for fresh fish, grilled squid, and generous rice dishes. A dependable local-style choice.
Moderate for Spain’s coast. Hotels rise in summer, but dining is reasonable and the old town is walkable, so transit costs stay low.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis can be rounded up, and cafés usually just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valencia to Peñíscola by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Peñíscola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Valencia to Peñíscola buses use the Valencia, Estació d'autobusos to Peníscola, Plaça Constitució station pair. Use this guide to compare Valencia and Peñíscola bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos is 1 km from Valencia city centre. Public transport options include:
Valencia, Estació d'autobusos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
Available at Valencia, Estació d'autobusos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valencia, Estació d'autobusos: Elevators, ramps.
Peníscola, Plaça Constitució has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Peníscola, Plaça Constitució: Taxis.
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