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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Peñíscola
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Peñíscola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Peñíscola
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Peñíscola, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Peñíscola:
A bus is $14 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Peñíscola costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Peñíscola take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 6h 54m versus 4h 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Peñíscola
How to get from Madrid to Peñíscola by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Peñíscola is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB231811:30 AM 1h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 12:55 PM Castellon Airport $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IB231811:30 AM 1h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 12:55 PM Castellon Airport $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IB231811:30 AM 1h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 12:55 PM Castellon Airport $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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NORMAL.7:30 AM 7h00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 2:30 PM Peníscola, Plaça Constitució $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
NORMAL.7:30 AM 7h00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 2:30 PM Peñiscola $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Peñíscola:
A bus is $14 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Peñíscola costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Peñíscola take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Peñíscola as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Castellon Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Peníscola, Plaça Constitució.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Peñíscola by flight.
- Travel with Avanza to go to Peñíscola by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- 2 direct buses per day with Avanza.
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