There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Peñíscola by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4 h 37 min
$63 - $80
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 5 h 47 min
$34
4 alternative options
Bus • 6 h 30 min
$30 - $50
Drive • 4 h 57 min
$55 - $85
Fly to Valencia, train • 6 h 13 min
$56 - $268
Fly to Barcelona, train • 6 h 56 min
$63 - $199
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Peñíscola is to rideshare which costs 29€ and takes 5 h 47 min.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Peñíscola is to train which costs 55€ - 70€ and takes 4 h 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Peñíscola. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 h 30 min.
The distance between Madrid and Peñíscola is 348 km. The road distance is 491.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Peñíscola without a car is to train which takes 4 h 37 min and costs 55€ - 70€.
It takes approximately 4 h 37 min to get from Madrid to Peñíscola, including transfers.
Madrid to Peñíscola bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Madrid station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Peñíscola is to train which takes 4 h 37 min and costs 55€ - 70€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 29€ - 45€ and takes 6 h 30 min.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h.
Madrid to Peñíscola bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Peñíscola station.
- Distance: 217.6 miles
- Duration: 4 h 37 min
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Peñíscola, Spain?
Spanish Railways (RENFE) operates a train from Madrid to Peñíscola once daily. Tickets cost $60 - $80 and the journey takes 4 h 1 min. Alternatively, Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Madrid to Peñíscola twice daily. Tickets cost $30 - $50 and the journey takes 6 h 30 min.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 2 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
Flights from Madrid to Valencia via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $250
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $240
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $310
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 16 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $220
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Benicarlo
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 1 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $80
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valencia Estacio del Nord to Benicarlo
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 2 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17 - $28
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants to Benicarlo
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Website
- renfe.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid to Peñíscola
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Peñíscola
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Peñíscola is 491 km. It takes approximately 4 h 57 min to drive from Madrid to Peñíscola.
Air Europa and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport.
Book your Madrid to Peñíscola bus tickets online with Busbud.
There are 626+ hotels available in Peñíscola. Prices start at $57 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Peñíscola. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs 1€ - 3€.