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Rail Travel Europe
Train travel in Spain to Valencia with Rail Europe is one of the best ways to combine a trip to Valencia with a journey through France.
It's not as fast as flying but it's a very enjoyable way of getting to Valencia.
The trains are modern, clean and one of the fastest in Europe. What better way to see these beautiful countries than on a high speed train.
Over the past decade millions of euros have been spent on up-grading Spain's railway system and they have succeeded in providing one of the most economical and enjoyable ways of traveling in Spain.
Train travel in Spain is a great experience and if you don't speak much Spanish it's always a good idea to have a map of where you are going handy (also a Spanish phrase book). This helps if you should need to ask for directions or any other kind of information.
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It helps to know a few words in Spanish such as tickets - billetes (pronounced beyetes). Also the different types of tickets you can buy. For example, a one way ticket is de ida solo and a return ticket is de ida y vuelta.
Trains from Barcelona to Valencia
The following are the names of high speed and slower trains that operate between Valencia and Barcelona and also Madrid.
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- Euromed - High speed train from Barcelona to Valencia - (3 hours).
- Arco - trains from Valencia to Barcelona stopping at all the main stations along the Mediterranean coast.
- Alaris - The Alaris is a high speed train between Madrid and Valencia which takes 3 hours 30 mins. Another high-speed train which is under construction will reach Madrid in 90 minutes!
It's not very difficult to plan a trip from London to Valencia by train.
Book Eurostar from St Pancras in London to Paris (2 hours 15 minutes) and then the overnight 'trainhotel' from Paris to Barcelona.
If you're wondering how much this costs then check out Eurostars special offers on City Breaks. At the moment fares from London Waterloo to Paris Nord start from £59.
Trainhotel Elipsos overnight trains operate daily and offer you all the comforts of a hotel.
There's nothing more exciting or romantic than speeding through France on a high speed train.
Enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant car and then settle down for the night in your very own sleeping compartment.
Full details of Trainhotel Elipsos overnight trains from Paris to Barcelona can be found at -.
When you reach Barcelona take the high speed train to Valencia which takes 3 hours. The slower train takes much longer. By Train the journey takes 3h (32€).
Renfe operate the regional train networks throughout Spain and as their website is in many languages (including English) you should have no problem. Just click on the flag of your required language and fill in the details.
The Map of Valencia train network shows the route you will be taking from Barcelona to Valencia and trains from Valencia to Barcelona on route C-6. The map is also be very useful if you're visiting the surrounding areas of Valencia and Barcelona.
Travel from Barcelona to Valencia By Bus
Takes 5hrs 30mins - 15€ with ALSA.
Hotels in Barcelona
If you can, it's a good idea to spend a night in Barcelona before going on to Valencia. Take advantage of your time here and check into one of the many lovely hotels in Barcelona and enjoy this amazing city. If you're feeling adventurous the following are a selection things to do in Barcelona.
Train travel in Spain is excellent for those who don't particularly like flying and also a fantastic way to combine a trip through Europe with your city break to Valencia.
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