The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Peñíscola
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Peñíscola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Peñíscola will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 5 trains that leave Barcelona for Peñíscola every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 37 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.
180939:333h37Barcelona Sants13:10Benicarló-Peñíscola£181One-way0 changes
006977:401h55Barcelona Sants9:35Benicarló-Peñíscola£341One-way0 changes
0113113:002h06Barcelona Sants15:06Benicarló-Peñíscola£341One-way0 changes
0137114:081h46Barcelona Sants15:54Benicarló-Peñíscola£401One-way0 changes
0046311:051h51Barcelona Sants12:56Benicarló-Peñíscola£431One-way0 changes
0137114:081h46Barcelona Sants15:54Benicarló-Peñíscola£401One-way0 changes
0046311:051h51Barcelona Sants12:56Benicarló-Peñíscola£431One-way0 changes
006977:401h55Barcelona Sants9:35Benicarló-Peñíscola£341One-way0 changes
0113113:002h06Barcelona Sants15:06Benicarló-Peñíscola£341One-way0 changes
180939:333h37Barcelona Sants13:10Benicarló-Peñíscola£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Barcelona to Peñíscola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Peñíscola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a coach costs an average of £26.
Distance: 187 km
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Live departures
Barcelona to Peñíscola train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Peñíscola trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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00697 | On time 7:40 Barcelona Sants | 1h55 | 9:35 Benicarló-Peñíscola | 0 changesdirect | |
18093 | 9:33 Barcelona Sants | 3h37 | 13:10 Benicarló-Peñíscola | 0 changesdirect | |
00463 | 11:05 Barcelona Sants | 1h51 | 12:56 Benicarló-Peñíscola | 0 changesdirect | |
01131 | 13:00 Barcelona Sants | 2h06 | 15:06 Benicarló-Peñíscola | 0 changesdirect | |
01371 | Delayed 14:08 Barcelona Sants | 1h46 | 13:54 13:54Benicarló-Peñíscola | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Barcelona to Peñíscola by coach or train
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Why should you book Barcelona to Peñíscola trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Renfe?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Renfe, but also compare tickets for the likes of Renfe INTERCITY or Renfe ALVIA to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Peñíscola.
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Why book with Omio over Rome2rio or Raileurope?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Barcelona to Peñíscola.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Peñíscola
Trains from Barcelona to Peñíscola run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 6:16 |
Last train 21:25 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA from Barcelona to Peñíscola trainsRenfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA trains will get you between Barcelona and Peñíscola from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barcelona to Peñíscola train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to 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 Peñíscola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and 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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