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Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
Main archaeology museum for Roman Tarragona, displaying sculptures, mosaics and finds that give context to the city's ancient monuments.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 18 m
Buses on 05 Sept
2
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Peñíscola to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peñíscola to Tarragona will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 2 buses from Peñíscola to Tarragona, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 110 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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 Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. 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 coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 110 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Tarragona:
A coach is £0.19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peñíscola to Tarragona costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 28m 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 Tarragona coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal | 18:10 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 2h30 | 20:40 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:15 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 2h35 | 20:50 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
Normal | 9:05 Peníscola, Plaça Constitució | 2h05 | 11:10 Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Peñíscola to Tarragona run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:10, the last at 21:30. The fastest coach covers the 110 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 110 km |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 8:10 |
Last bus 21:30 |
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Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Tarragona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tarragona trip today.
Main archaeology museum for Roman Tarragona, displaying sculptures, mosaics and finds that give context to the city's ancient monuments.
Art museum in a historic building with Gothic and modern collections, religious works and temporary exhibitions in the old quarter.
Local history museum with Roman remains under the square and exhibits on Tarragona's urban development across different periods.
Seafront promenade lined with palms and balconies, popular for walks, sea views and easy access to the historic centre.
Broad pedestrian avenue between the station area and old town, known for shops, civic buildings and everyday city life.
Historic upper town of narrow lanes, small squares and stone façades, ideal for wandering between cathedral and Roman remains.
Romesco is Tarragona’s signature sauce of roasted peppers, tomatoes, almonds and olive oil, traditionally served with fish, calçots or seafood.
Calçots are sweet spring onions charred over flames and dipped in romesco. They are central to winter calçotades across Tarragona province.
Xató is a Catalan salad of escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies and olives with a nutty romesco-style dressing, popular along this coast.
Established harbour-side dining room specialising in Mediterranean seafood, paellas and market fish with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant in El Serrallo, popular for rice dishes, shellfish and classic coastal cooking in a polished setting.
Traditional tavern-style venue in the old town known for vermouth, tapas and Catalan small plates in a lively historic setting.
Moderate for Spain: dining and local transport are reasonable, while summer accommodation near the coast can raise overall trip costs versus smaller inland cities.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, small change is enough. For taxis, round up the fare rather than tipping heavily.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peñíscola to Tarragona 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 Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Peñíscola to Tarragona buses use the Peníscola, Plaça Constitució to Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco station pair. Use this guide to compare Peñíscola and Tarragona 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.
Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco. ATMs are available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco.
Ticket office support is available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco.
Available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco: Wheelchair access available.
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