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Museu Picasso
Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 5 m
Buses on 17 Sept
15
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Peñíscola to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peñíscola to Barcelona will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 15 buses from Peñíscola to Barcelona, including 15 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 187 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Peñíscola to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 187 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Peñíscola to Barcelona:
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Peñíscola to Barcelona costing on average £28.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £18. The journey takes 2h 39m versus 2h 22m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Peñíscola to Barcelona coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 6:20 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h55 | 10:15 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:20 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h45 | 10:05 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:20 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h45 | 10:05 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:05 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 2h55 | 12:00 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:05 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 2h45 | 11:50 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:05 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 2h45 | 11:50 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:20 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h50 | 14:10 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:20 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h40 | 14:00 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:20 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h40 | 14:00 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h30 | 18:30 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h30 | 18:30 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h40 | 18:40 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h40 | 19:40 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h40 | 19:40 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 3h50 | 19:50 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Peñíscola to Barcelona run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:20, the last at 21:35. The fastest coach covers the 187 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 187 km |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 6:20 |
Last bus 21:35 |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peñíscola to Barcelona by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Peñíscola to Barcelona buses use the Peníscola, Plaça Constitució to Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal). Use this guide to compare Peñíscola and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Peníscola, Plaça Constitució has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Peníscola, Plaça Constitució: Taxis.
Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available in nearby shopping center.
Wi-Fi is available at Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal). ATMs are available at Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal).
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal).
Available at Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal): Accessible sidewalks for wheelchairs.
Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 is 4 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options are available inside the terminal.
Free WiFi is available in the terminal. ATMs are aTMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2.
Available at Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2: The terminal is fully accessible with ramps and elevators.
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