The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 32 trains that leave Barcelona Sants for Benicarló-Peñíscola on Fri, May 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 15 m 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.
180938:14 AM5h06Barcelona Sants1:20 PMBenicarló-Peñíscola$241One-way0 transfers
011311:05 PM2h15Barcelona Sants3:20 PMBenicarló-Peñíscola$381One-way0 transfers
006977:40 AM1h55Barcelona Sants9:35 AMBenicarló-Peñíscola$431One-way0 transfers
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006975:50 AM3h45Barcelona Sants9:35 AMBenicarló-Peñíscola$451One-way1 transfer
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006977:27 AM2h08Barcelona Sants9:35 AMBenicarló-Peñíscola$461One-way1 transfer
013712:08 PM1h46Barcelona Sants3:54 PMBenicarló-Peñíscola$601One-way0 transfers
0046311:05 AM1h51Barcelona Sants12:56 PMBenicarló-Peñíscola$601One-way0 transfers
006977:40 AM1h55Barcelona Sants9:35 AMBenicarló-Peñíscola$431One-way0 transfers
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006977:27 AM2h08Barcelona Sants9:35 AMBenicarló-Peñíscola$461One-way1 transfer
011311:05 PM2h15Barcelona Sants3:20 PMBenicarló-Peñíscola$381One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-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 16m. 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: 111 miles (179 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Benicarló-Peñíscola take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
The journey is about 5m faster (2h 16m by train vs 2h 21m by car) and roughly $34 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $61 (€49)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 5h06 | 11:20 AM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 5h06 | 12:20 PM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h37 | 12:10 PM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 2h15 | 1:20 PM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 2h06 | 2:06 PM Benicarló-Peñíscola | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola by train or bus
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Why should you book Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Renfe INTERCITY?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Renfe INTERCITY, but also compare tickets for the likes of Renfe, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola
Trains from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:14, the last at 12:00. The fastest train covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 6:14 AM |
Last train 12:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola trainsRenfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Barcelona Sants and Benicarló-Peñíscola from $24 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Benicarló-Peñíscola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona Sants to Benicarló-Peñíscola
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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