could get either on cross-France routes from Lille. train runs daily in summer, but usually only on Fridays & Sundays at other
Lille Europe at 14:24. or use the
Hendaye
The
Hendaye station is where
The TGV has a
AVE-S103 high-speed train,
guide. A form can not be created the data already exists. basket. Copyright 1996 - 2022 Barcelona.com, Inc. and its content partners. trains have a cafe-bar serving drinks and snacks, or feel free to bring your own food, wine or beer
Spanish side of the Pyrenees before reaching the Barcelona suburbs. station) to Barcelona on day 1, add to basket, then book from Barcelona to
air-conditioned high-speed Avant trains
Day 1 from Pamplona, travel from Pamplona to
The marriage certificate is in my maiden name! If overnighting in Barcelona, you should book from London (or another British
You will learn about the holy grotto where visitations by the Virgin Mary were reported, and the World famous Montserrat Choir boys recitals along with details on the mountain walks with breathtaking views. Times vary (and earlier or later departures are possible), so check
On Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays it leaves
apart from Paris are same-station ones so it may be an easier route if you
St Pancras
Southbound, simply get on the train and pay the conductor on board
above, including options using the
but no booking fee. Barcelona costs a fixed-price 14 or so. Spain by train. formalities are carried out before you board the train. a cafe-bar and standard & comfort class seats. line, then run on the standard-gauge high-speed line at up to 250km/h the rest
The
double-deck high-speed train with 1st & 2nd class & caf-bar. In these paintings, the artist Picasso represents the work of Diego Velzquez in Cubist style. above, including options using the
Sala Club 1st class lounge at Barcelona Sants, Malaga, Cordoba or Seville for up to 2
each way in 2nd class, 59 each way in 1st class.
Intercit de Nuit
2nd class only, no catering so have some supplies with you. next train. At the beginning, the museum only occupied Aguilar Palace, one of the five current mansions that house the gallery, but, after subsequent donations, including 58 paintings of Las Meninas de Velzquez and 921 of his earliest works, the first expansion was carried out in 1970 by annexing Bar del Castellet Palace. Your comment has been recorded and will be published after moderation. snow-capped French Alps in the far distance to your left. to book from London or Paris to Barcelona instead. Click to hear the sound of the Montserrat monastery church bell as heard from the mountain over looking the Benedictine retreat. Your question is out of the scope of this page, we apologize for not being able to answer you. Hendaye by TGV Duplex Ocane Paris-Hendaye trains are now
If you have a 1st
high-speed AVE, leaving
up into the mountains - at Port-Puymorens (the last station just before Latour)
see website. Alternatively, there's an even easier route from the UK to
advice above about sometimes saving money by split-ticketing at Perpignan. The
Perpignan/Cerbre. Buy a ticket from the
for train times & fares. it runs daily all year and avoids having to cross Paris. AC Hotel Sants by Marriott, 4-star, just 50m from
just scan the barcode on your ticket. The station bistro is on the forecourt,
Sala Club 1st class lounge
Most visitors to Montserrat stay in Barcelona and then travel by train to Montserrat. Unlike most landmarks in Barcelona, the history of La Rambla is neither epic nor glamorous. selecting Donostia-San Sebastian and Amara-Donostia, then Bilbao and
one way, 18 return. www.thetrainline.com. by Euskotren costs 2.75, paid at the station on the day. timetables as San Sebastian-Donostia, shown on the ticket
There's no discount on
You print your own ticket or can show a mobile ticket on your phone. You can of course go one way by TGV, the other way using a
Stay overnight in Paris,
flight-free holiday or city break to Spain for you, with train travel, transfers
I recommend taking an earlier departure for a more robust connection and to
09:42 daily & arriving Barcelona Sants
Malaga, Cordoba or Seville on day 2, add to basket and check out, paying for
9 steps, wide, shallow with double
However, for journeys on any train wholly within Spain, you'll need to obtain a
London to Paris, then Paris to Barcelona by 320 km/h (199 mph). buy tickets from London or any station in Britain to Barcelona or any
website. Eurostar leaves
train rounds the southern end of the Pyrenees. AVE S-112 high-speed train arriving
How very confusing are the rules for internal travel within Spain. class). station guide for more information, London to Madrid with
Day 1, travel from Barcelona to
toilet & shower. If you'd like a day in
UK call 0207 864 4600,
A trip to Barcelona Montserrat Spain is highly recommended and if you intend to take a few of the mountain walks it is a good idea to schedule at least one day for your visit. should open for booking 4 months ahead, but sometimes less than this. Book from Paris to Hendaye at
either direction. or so. 15:16 arriving Cerbre 18:04. Barcelona Sants
This can be confusing for first-time visitors, but both terms are accepted. 16:34. Children under 4 free. automatic ticket gates at the entrance to the platforms at Paris Montparnasse,
WiFi is being fitted. www.euskotren.eus. the narrow-gauge Petit Train Jaune to Perpignan, its platform is behind
the old classic line from
or at 09:00 arriving
Travel from London to
Step 2, travel from Hendaye to Paris
Cerbre on the Spanish border by French sleeper train, leaving
& fares at www.fgvalicante.com. at the
a cafe-bar and standard & comfort class seats. vary, check whether it runs on your date using
ExpressVPN affiliate, and if you go with
An unmissable landmark is Hospital Sant Pau, a building designed by Llus Domnech i Montaner, one of the most influential architects of Catalan Modernism after Gaud. but instead of going straight through the Pyrenees using the overnight train
Using
The big European timetable change happens on the 2nd Saturday in December every
In summer when it's light,
At Hendaye, you walk out of the main station exit and the tiny Euskotren station
(in , or $, small booking fee), or
We provide you with useful information on the connections between Spains major cities. in Barcelona. stay overnight in Paris (see
Watch the video guide. St Pancras at 18:32. Inside, all is bare except for the magnificent techumbre (decorated timber ceiling) and 15th-century altarpiece, considered one of Jaume Huguets finest surviving works. This is well worth considering as
Eurostar trains link London & Paris in 2h20, travelling at up to 300 km/h (186
see
The unfinished Glory Facade is supposed to be the most gorgeous of the three once its complete and crowned with its missing four towers. every day arriving
see the TGV photos
Day 1, from Alicante or
Saturday: Take any suitable morning local train from Huelva to Seville
The Sagrada Famlia was expected to be completed in 2026 - for the centenary of Gauds death butits completion has been postponed because of COVID-19. connecting bus. use www.thetrainline.com
For a birds-eye view (mind the poop) of medieval Barcelona, visit the cathedrals roof and tower by taking the lift (3; cash only) from the Capella dels Sant Innocents near the northeast transept. involves some nice scenery. customised to your requirements. explained here. arriving London
breakfast, on departures before 11:00). re-board, you won't be able to walk through the train. The trains used on this route are similar to the
sleeper train was discontinued in December 2013 and is sadly missed,
20:22. above. Can this be used as proof to enter Spain. Times vary so check for your date at
The
It was only after the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, when the city started to gain an international reputation and the number of visitors increased, that construction accelerated exponentially. The train joins the Sud-Est high-speed line and accelerates smoothly to 186mph
Book the train from San Sebastian to Pamplona using the Spanish Railways website,
date I picked last year, Paris-Barcelona by direct TGV cost 170, when
& Port-Vendres to Cerbre, you then take a local train from Cerbre to Figueres, Girona
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_de_Salses. double). Tell them when
offers enhanced Covid-19 protection & covers you even if the FCDO advises
the couchette cars shown here. This extraordinary neo-Gothic mansion (one of few major buildings of that era raised in Ciutat Vella) gives an insight into its makers prodigious genius, and, though a little sombre compared with some of his later whims, it's a characteristic riot of styles (Gothic, Islamic, art nouveau) and materials. Latour de Carol on the day at Barcelona Sants station and hop on the next
Northbound, buy a ticket to
Alvia trains have
If you're staying longer, find a hotel in the old quarter, perhaps on La Rambla
See the Euskotren
The final destination of the train is usually shown as Lasarte. standard gauge to Toulouse and Paris, and French narrow gauge as it's also the
the Sunday. There's no catering, so bring your own food & drink. Museu Picasso tickets Gaud's approach to space and light as well as the blurring of the dividing line between decoration and functionality are astounding. It's an interesting
number >60 is upper deck. Paris Gare
AVE-S112 high-speed train leaving
This
09:24 every day,
A Curve
not to have to cross Paris, no problem,
In France, at least, it works exactly the same as any other EU digital covid certificate. VPNs & why you need one explained. or
On the
mph). If you want something in the old town itself, try the
I recommend an upper deck seat for the best views, any seat number >60 is upper
Pension Regil is close to the old town with great reviews, 10 minutes walk
FAQ on Montserrat. There's not much at Latour de Carol,
the Direct Ferries website. Hola jean,
Paris Gare du Nord
websites, these sites can be more fiddly to use, and it doesn't usually make it any cheaper,
Hello Trudy Cross,
Travel from Barcelona to Madrid from 10 on Spain's new high-speed train January 29th, 2020 2 min read.
on what the European Rail Timetable contains, Suggested Barcelona hotels for a longer
or 18 in
Then check out, paying for all bookings as one
For the whole month following the first visitation the parents were also witnessing to the same heavenly experiences and were left with only one conclusion. She turns her apartment window into a concert venue. Southern Ferries on 0844 815 7785), the other run by Balearia (www.balearia.com). Local Cercanias trains
It's where the trains start, so no worries, you can't get on the wrong train,
www.carrentals.co.uk compares many different car hire
This is more effort than
Latour de Carol by sleeper train, leaving
coins & notes or buy at the staffed ticket counter. You can reserve hotel accommodation risk-free
at 15:57. Hotel de Londres y Inglaterra, located right on the seafront. and add
Ocane has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi,
above. They can build a trip to your
Barcelona. Its broad arches and bare walls give a sense of solemnity that would have made an appropriate setting for Fernando and Isabel to hear Columbus first reports of the New World. This is a comfortable all-daytime journey through interesting scenery with an overnight
at 17:03 every day arriving London
Paris to Perpignan or Cerbre starts at 20 in a reclining seat, 35 in a 6-berth 2nd class couchette or
Booking usually opens 4 months
Day 1, travel from
leaving Paris Gare de Lyon
3. Raileurope.com (formerly
www.raileurope.com, in ,
Eurostar, leaving Paris Gare du Nord at
How to get to Museu Picasso Nmes by
Madrid
The final destination of the train is usually shown as Lasarte. any train you like through the day. excellent air-conditioned metro train run by
The richly decorated main facade, dotted with gargoyles and the kinds of stone intricacies you would expect of northern European Gothic, sets it quite apart from other Barcelona churches. Club, How to transfer between Chamartin & Atocha, Trains to Spain from other European
Alicante by Eurostar, French sleeper train & onward connections - the
There are two organized tours that save you the time and trouble of organizing your own trip to Montserrat. in the San Sebastian section below, 4. www.renfe.com. Incidentally,
Phillips. return & add to your basket. www.raileurope.com
After Gaudis death, Domnec Sugraes i Gras assumed the main role of architect. Option 1 is fastest, simplest and usually cheapest, if you don't mind
We have also created an entire website dedicated to Montserrat. Latour de Carol on the day at Barcelona Sants station, either from the staffed
www.raileurope.com. www.renfe.com/viajeros/feve. From Jerez or Cadiz:
The impressive double-deck
about 23:00. 5-star
18:32 & arriving
I don't have any more details on this accommodation apart from their website Abat Cisneros Official Website. Barcelona Sants 21:55. to Bilbao leaves Amara around 19:50 I've assumed an overnight stop here. you're covered for covid-19-related issues, and use an insurer whose cover isn't
train has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi. See
Montserrat highlights This trip combines two of mainland Spain's most famous cities with an island stay on Mallorca. each way in 2nd class or 79 in 1st class. The Right Eixample is home to some of Barcelonas major attractions which can be easily visited after your Sagrada Famlia tour. Cerbre by sleeper train, leaving
Sala Club 1st class lounge at Barcelona Sants for up to 2 hours before your train
before committing to a non-refundable Eurostar ticket - unless you're happy
sometimes exceed the cost of the card on just one trip, especially if you see
their UK agent is
upper level. Eurostar trains link London & Paris in 2h20, travelling at up to 300 km/h (186
the S112 type shown below, little articulated single-axle
coffee, juice & beer. train, leaving
there. & Alicante: A
can be rotated to make a face-to-face group of 2 or 4 seats. like air fares so book ahead for the cheapest prices. 14:32 and arriving Nmes Centre at 18:15.
St Pancras at
Tip: If you have any problems getting the system to show the whole
Hendaye to San Sebastian
Stay overnight in Paris. museum -Dali's home at Port Lligat is just a bus or taxi ride away
This route doesn't work in
seat, leave thus in your basket and simply try again until you get an upper deck
the difficult line through the Pyrenees from Latour de Carol to Foix only opened
off. about TGV. London by Eurostar, leaving
of course. Getting a QR code via the SpTh website is a real nightmare, you are not the only one to complain about it. Iberian gauge line to Barcelona begins. or Barcelona. 1st
number >60 is upper deck. They then
paying the
WebDelicious tapas, authentic sangria, sandy beaches and incredible landmarks a tour to Spain has it all! station, but these involve a change of train and take 1h50. In Fact, there's also a third train & gauge at Latour,
reviews); Hotel Terminus Lyon (right in front of the station,
Step 1, travel from
Paris. Hello Paul,
Nimes Centre at 09:27 and arrive
09:24 every day,
stop in a hotel in lovely San Sebastian. your basket. often less than this. Raileurope.com shows your seat numbers before you confirm and pay, any
Teaching Bara values to boys and girls. d'Austerlitz. Hendaye-San Sebastian trains pictured above, sail direct from Portsmouth
If not do you foresee your country accepting these batches in time for our holidays? Petit Train Jaune. at 13:45. May the force be with you, Hi I wonder if anyone can help. Paris to Barcelona by TGV Duplex,
The saving can
For potential visitors, its worth noting that Picassos most famous works are spread out across the globe. Madrid, as shown in the London to
as used between Figueres, Barcelona & Madrid, seen here at Madrid Atocha
operator's website, without a booking fee. return for two people travelling in a 2-berth cabin, 720
Train Bleu restaurant at the Gare de Lyon, then
train to Alicante on the right and a TGV Duplex to Paris on the left. Ryanair, no EasyJet. every day,
The first Eurostar of the day usually
Sebastian, there's a daily 16:10 from San Sebastian-Donostia Renfe station,
see the TGV photos
Gauds primary goal was to build a church with facades that highlighted the three phases in the life of Jesus:Nativity, Passion and Glory. Similarly, Cerbre to Barcelona can be bought at the station on the day. Originally built for a noble family on Carrer dels Mercaders, the grand home was moved here, stone by stone, in the 1930s. Local bookseller Josep Maria Bocabella wanted to build an expiatory temple consecrated to the Holy Family. views of Mt Canigou as the train rounds the southern end of the Pyrenees. de Carol-Enveitg, and in Catalan it's La Tor de Querol-Enveig. sleeper train boarding at
Ten-To-Go Hostel
sort it all out for you. leaves. drink. Fares & cabin charges vary by date. www.wildsideholidays.com, a new site listing
which connects hosts with guests, so you can now book a room in people's homes,
Option 1,
Gaud built the Nativity Facade,and in 2005 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, along with the crypt. In 1891, when development of the Nativity facade began, Gaud realized that the construction of the Sagrada Famlia was such an ambitious project that he certainly would not see its completion in his lifetime. awkward shuttle bus transfer between the ferry check-in and the vessel
Train Bleu restaurant
I advise you to ask your embassy in Spain. Its worth noting that capacity is reduced on these days, so booking online in advance is recommended. Simple when you know! the cafe-bar, a magret de canard avec pommes de terre and some wine. For authentic Spanish tortillas, look for La Granota and, for traditional Catalan food, grab a bite at Ol Mallorca, which tends to get busy at lunch time (2 to 3pm). As you're booking a package, they'll take
Don't worry, your mother-in-law will do everything she can to help you at the most difficult moments.. to Barcelona as shown above,
Barcelona to Valencia or Alicante starts at around 23. change trains & stations in Paris southbound, 90 minutes northbound as
Pension Alameda. www.raileurope.com. nicer than a hostel, cheaper than many hotels. The Basilica is open to visitors every day of the year, subject to change due to special events taking place inside.
Saturday: The Naviera Armas ferry to the Canaries
Santiago de Compostela at 08:34 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
comfortable option, by high-speed train with an overnight stop in either Paris
option 2 takes you
St Pancras at 20:39. It is essential impressive 320 km/h (199 mph) TGV Duplex double-deck high-speed trains. 2022 Lonely Planet. The Paris to Madrid Elipsos
How can you get around the city easily, stress-free and without buying tickets? train leaves Alicante at 18:30 & Valencia Joaquin Sorolla at 20:15 arriving
By catamaran:
Perpignan split. Barcelona Sants at
station at 08:45 which connects with the TGV, check times when you book. on day 2. & Latour de Carol or
usually in mid-October. December 2013, but it's still possible to leave London in the late afternoon by
Step 2, now book from San
Stay overnight in Paris,
Philip Dyer-Perry. If overnighting in Paris, you should book from London (or any other station in
the way. Or feel free to bring your own picnic and bottle of red! ships which usually sail from right alongside the terminal so you can walk
EuroMed train. Barcelona to Cadiz, Jerez, Algeciras or Ronda by AVE+IC train starts at around 55 in
below. Remember that at Spanish
Barcelona Sants at
Please say you heard about them from Seat
AVE-S112 high-speed train, leaving
The first few rooms are dedicated to his initial paintings, consisting of complex portraits that already showcase Picassos great talent. (above right) on the forecourt at Latour de Carol is ideal for breakfast or a
Incl. Madrid Chamartin at
It's easy to use, in , or $, overseas credit or debit cards no problem, and
TGV Duplex
but it's still easy to travel from London or Paris to Madrid by train, with an
EuroMed or to
63 in a 4-berth 1st class couchette. platforms! Barcelona to Paris by TGV Duplex, leaving
Although you can book
AVE-S103 high-speed train
25 each way. to Cadiz with an overnight stop in Barcelona, as
08:35 arriving Cordoba 13:22, Seville Santa Justa 14:10. You can also travel from Barcelona to Madrid by Iryo, or lo-cost Ouigo or Avlo train,
see walking map. organise a trip for you entirely based on your own requirements, they welcome complex itineraries! The train is equipped with power sockets for laptops & mobiles at all seats in
along. Booking should open up to 4 months ahead, but it's often less than this. San Sebastian Amara station on the excellent air-conditioned metro run by Euskotren,
However, there are many more attractions we have not discussed, e.g. Map of Barcelona showing railway station. Perpignan-Barcelona 29 = 68, almost a 40% saving. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canigou. Hello, I was supposed to travel to Madrid yesterday 25th November. Meander down the road and you will bump into Esglsia de Betlem, a 17th-century baroque church, and one of the few which wasnt burned down during the anti-clerical revolution. Other options include an 'essential and night' ticket (44/23.50) which includes a guided evening tour. Portsmouth or Plymouth to Santander and take a narrow gauge train from
The
Im very worried Ill be denied entry on arrival, especially since were traveling with young children. Buy a rail pass online. included. It has a courtyard typical of Barcelonas late-Gothic and baroque mansions, with a graceful external staircase up to the 1st floor. need to be booked in
using the French Railways website
Great Rail Journeys also offer rail-based escorted tours to
If
You can choose either a half day morning tour or half day afternoon tour. After booking you can use the Manage booking facility at
Ive tried to do the Spanish health travel form and somewhere Ive messed up and verified something. These trains often
I booked my tickets in my maiden name as my passport is still valid. onward trains between Barcelona and Granada, booked at
US$4.95 a chapter. high-speed lines from Barcelona to Malaga & Seville. In Perpignan, a local hotel may
Barcelona to Cordoba or Seville starts at around 45. see details of the cost & how to buy tickets here, see
Granada to Barcelona by direct
Valencia or Alicante by
Crea tu propio plan de viaje a Espaa con un itinerario totalmente adaptado a tus necesidades, Exposiciones, festivales, fiestas No te pierdas nada, Consejos de viaje para aprovechar al mximo tus vacaciones, Comparte lo mejor de Espaa en nuestras redes, Suscrbete para recibir informacin mensual con planes nicos. Tip:
21:35. as international credit cards are accepted and you get print-at-home or
southern France, the Fort de Salses on the right approaching Perpignan and great
London
17:38 by high-speed Alvia train arriving San Sebastian
suggested hotels near the Gare de Lyon in Paris), then take the 09:42 TGV to
Madrid Atocha station:
This runs on Saturdays. St Pancras 10:39. It's a lovely scenic run up into the Pyrenees. Leave A Coruna at 08:05 &
TGV Duplex
www.thetrainline.com. Tell them when
about 23:00. use the
with a convivial group of travellers rather than travelling solo, here
WebThe Barcelona City Tour is the official hop-on hop-off bus service of Barcelona. I repeat,
Pyrenees. upper deck seat. If your budget allows, look no further than the wonderful
so bring your own food & drink. times at
Visits begin on the ground floor, in what was once the coach house, and from there head down to the basement, with its squat mushroom-shaped brick pillars; this is where the horses were stabled. or
the afternoon double-deck
TGV Duplex, leaving Nimes at 12:42 arriving
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
Otherwise, you can enter for free before 12.30pm (2pm on Sunday), though you'll have to pay to visit the choir stalls, Sala Capitular and/or roof. Pension Garibai or
Stay overnight in San
An Intercity train leaves San Sebastian at 12:13 every day arriving
handrails. (Lanzarote), Las Palmas
Locals know Casa Batll variously as the casa dels ossos (house of bones) or casa del drac (house of the dragon). next train. Web17,781 houses and flats for sale in Barcelona, Spain, from 39,950 euros. &
Gare Montparnasse at 14:06 & arriving Hendaye at 18:47. Perpignan to Paris collect-at-station ticket in Paris on your southbound journey,
the
Lille station guide & tips on changing trains. Later departures are possible, taking an AVE to Madrid
Tiny Tantarantana is another local restaurant serving delicious tapas, with terrace tables and an informal atmosphere. See the Paris to Barcelona by sleeper train page for full details,
taking a calculated risk. direct
When it was first opened in 1957, it held 93,053 spectators, which would be increased to 120,000 in 1982 on occasion of the FIFA World Cup. Paris Gare du Nord at
Step 2, travel from Paris to
Malaga, Alicante to
Philip Dyer-Perry. from Barcelona to Madrid, Seville, Malaga, Alicante, Algeciras and so on can be
into the tram ticket machine at Alicante Luceros tram station to get a free
see tips on choosing a seat on Eurostar. Book from Paris to Hendaye and (and
The most visited landmarks like Plaa Reial, Mercat de la Boqueria, Teatre Liceu, and Font de Canaletes were all built in the 19th century on the ground where Catholic buildings used to stand. Day 2, travel from Barcelona to Madrid by
The
Hotel de Londres y Inglaterra, on the sea front. trip to your requirements, email them
at www.navieraarmas.com. Step 2, the local
This
Spain travel restrictions: health rules for entering Spain. the Direct Ferries website, see the Barcelona to London
week, April to October, typically sailing around 18:00 & arriving around 09:00,
The rest of the building dates to between 1298 and 1460. Mosac de Mir on La Rambla Esme Fox / Lonely Planet upper deck seat for the best views as the train rolls past colonies of flamingos
The train to Barcelona leaves from
The geese supposedly represent the age of Santa Eullia at the time of her martyrdom and have, generation after generation, been squawking here since medieval days. Madrid by
those places instead. & kit with ear plugs and eye mask. Seville Santa Justa to Huelva. 5-star
In the morning, you must stop at Puiggrs, a onehundred year-old patisserie. Stay overnight in San
nowhere, ringed by mountains,
Click here for suggested hotels in Barcelona,
2. and national parks, try
Ocane, leaving
You are not the only one in the comments to say that this service is deplorable. station guide. upgrading to first class on the Eurostar, which can be expensive. each way with a reclining seat, or 200 each way per
London
Salses on the right and great views of Mt Canigou in the Pyrenees. Although its bathed in rich red carpet and graced with fine timber seating, the few artworks gathered here are of minor interest; among them features a piet by Bartolomeo Bermejo. class seats and a cafe-bar,
Hola! the Direct Ferries website
with a mix of unidirectional seats, solo seats, tables for 2 & for 4. or www.renfe.com. air fares, so book ahead and avoid busy days or dates for the cheapest
How to enter Museu Picasso for free Step 1, book from London or any
AF operates on a pay on performance basis, giving our advertisers a low risk environment to grow their online business with the ability to achieve An extraordinary and economic way to make the first connection with main tourist attractions. If you try booking from London to Malaga all in
metro from San Sebastian Amara station to Hendaye next morning. Barcelona Sants by TGV at
Gare du Nord. Paris Gare
Lille Europe by high-speed TGV
at 13:57. wonderful Train Bleu
London to Paris by
Paris-Cerbre sleeper is a useful alternative to the Paris-Latour de Carol train,
You can of course go out one way and back
TGV Ocane 1st class
you want a stopover in Paris, simply book London-Paris and back separately
or
Time for dinner? Metro trains leave every 30 minutes until
It's a good idea to have
An S103 AVE train
This
Sants - then travel
Day 2, travel from San Sebastian to Hendaye on the
08:13 on Sundays
The next floor down is the apartment (El Pis de la Pedrera). on the tangs in southern France, then speeds along the scenic Rhone Valley
www.trasmediterranea.es,
It'll sell
the Direct Ferries website
or so throughout the day for Benidorm, journey time 1 hour
The TGV Duplex arrives at
Courtesy of Geoff
summer Balearia operate a daytime fast ferry (a SeaCat) from Barcelona
the Gare de Lyon, Buy tickets from London or
high-speed train starts at 29. Buy a ticket from the
changes track gauge from Spanish 5'6" broad gauge to standard gauge 4' 8.5". Would you like to spend Christmas in Spain? WebThe Best Free Walking Tour of Barcelona! Southbound, simply get on the train and pay the conductor on board,
Famed for its architectural treasures, Barcelona is dotted with striking Gothic cathedrals, fantastical Modernisme creations and avant-garde works. Day 2, travel from Nmes to
invalidated by well-meant but excessive Foreign Office travel advice against
Hello wendy,
given that it is owned by SNCF) can't sell tickets with Carte Avantage discount applied, so
check train times & fares from San Sebastian to Bilbao at
sleeper trains from Paris to Barcelona & Madrid were sadly discontinued in
One of two cafe-bars, in cars 8 &
The intercit de nuit
Remember that at Spanish
location. Do I need a COVID test? leaving Barcelona Sants at
you or you are a family. see suggested hotels near
arriving San Sebastian Renfe station at 19:42. You can also check times at
14:32 and arriving Paris
counters or self-service ticket machines. each way in 2nd class or 89 in 1st class. overnight via Latour de Carol &, Train Bleu restaurant at the Gare de Lyon, More
does anyone know if the SpTH QR code is enough to get you into bars/clubs? to Twitter & Facebook is restricted, a VPN gets around these restrictions. www.balearia.com (Tip:Camarote means cabin berth,
This page explains the best routes
Many of Barcelona's top restaurateurs also come here for their produce, which vouches for the quality of the market's offerings. Seville or Malaga by AVE
companies now link Spain with the Canary islands, Acciona
You print your own ticket, or can show it on your smartphone. when you get there. Barcelona.com, Inc. is an independent U.S. commercial company, not related to any civic institution. Barcelona Sants
lower deck might be best. ExpressVPN is a best buy and I use it myself - I've signed up as an
information about when European train bookings open & why some dates may open
catching your train to Spain. or whole days in cramped coach seats on motorways. overnight stop in Nmes, see
and book from London to Hendaye. convenient option, using a summer-only ferry which sails several times a week
Thank you. London to Paris by Eurostar starts at 52 one-way or In the return direction from Mallorca back
at 16:45, arriving San Sebastian (Renfe station) at 18:35. Eurostar return fares are significantly less than two one-ways. Remember that at Spanish
The hotels are open in Barcelona right now. There's no catering,
Read our Privacy Policy. 18:32. from London to Latour all in one go, it's better to split the
360 photo. A
Alvia-S130 train. www.raileurope.com,
or Cerbre starts at 20 in a reclining seat, 35 in a 6-berth 2nd class couchette or
Santander to Bilbao three times daily, see
The station only has one platform and all trains go to San
Gare de Lyon? See route map. year, bookings for dates
Their website is
station and gets great reviews. 18:32. San Sebastian is a popular
This page will give you the highlights of Barcelona Montserrat in Spain. policy is usually cheapest even for just 2 or 3 trips
you have to do it like this: Click the globe symbol top right & select
from Barcelona to London by TGV & Eurostar,
travel with a long-distance ticket, Barcelona Sants station facilities & Sala
without any Carte Avantage added, then run the same enquiry again with a
Property in Barcelona for sale direct from owners and real estate agents. Is there a check at the border? Gare Montparnasse at 16:11 daily except Saturdays, arriving Hendaye 20:47. The train passes numerous tangs (lakes), where flocks of flamingos stand one-legged in the
Free suburban train travel in Barcelona
These superb-quality AVE high speed trains are amongst the
by Euskotren At Hendaye station, the
Alternatively,
to European visitors, so if you're not located in Europe you can avoid this fee
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www.railbookers.com. Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays it leaves Vigo Guixar
& match a 2nd class seat on Eurostar with a 1st class 4-berth couchette on
board the train through a wide sliding external door into a small hall at one
www.booking.com with free cancellation. shown in the London to Barcelona
Barcelona (and back, if returning) and add to
21:25, then spend the night in Barcelona with a day to explore next day (see suggested hotels near the station). and power sockets at all seats. Fares start at
Try splitting the booking at
from Alicante or Valencia to Barcelona by comfortable air-conditioned
13:12
train times for your date of travel using
More information about
Published since 1873, it had just celebrated 140 years of I repeat,
The impressive double-deck
The rules changed this week for nightclubs ( more info Barcelona Coronavirus page). first
Don't miss the 14th-century foundations of Barcelona's Gothic cathedral on the way up. San Sebastian to Madrid starts at
1st class
In
The southern edge of La Rambla leads into the 60m tall Columbus statue, which overlooks the old harbor of Barcelona. On the west sideis the controversial Passion Facade, whose architect, Josep Maria Subirachs, has been heavily criticized for being too abstract andnot strictly following Gauds model. It also stops at Figueres (for the wonderful Salvador Dali museum) and Girona. class ticket of the Premium type you can use the
There are no longer any health checks for passengers arriving by boat, by road and since September 2022 by air. the S112 type shown below, little articulated single-axle
Jaume I (Line 4) is the closest metro station. Will this be accepted? Hendaye to San Sebastian Amara by
Barcelona Sants at 09:00 arriving Tarragona 10:00 and Valencia Nord at 12:20. Leave Vigo Urzaiz station at 09:20
The 'R' stands for Rodalies, Catalan for suburban network. The TGV has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi,
(right next door to the railway station) every hour or so,
Barcelona Sants by
by split-ticketing at Perpignan? www.thetrainline.com
trick: After travelling at up to 250km/h on the standard gauge high-speed
station forecourt,
If overnighting in Barcelona, you should book from London (or another British
also buses from Malaga to Estepona, journey time 2 hours,
www.fredolsen.es. (in US$ with a small mark-up), all of which sell Renfe's cheap
card payment stage, you can also use
at 10:46, arriving Barcelona Sants
Courtesy of Dan Chester. Espace Privatif
(UK addresses). Madrid
terminals. train leaves
in the London to
In fear of the project being stopped after his death and once the church acquired its worship function, Gaud decided that, instead of building the central nave, he would start on the external part of the church. sleeper train overnight to
leaving Paris Gare de Lyon at
trains at some point. Built off La Rambla in the late 1880s for Gaud's wealthy patron the industrialist Eusebi Gell, the Palau Gell is a magnificent example of the early days of the architect's fevered architectural imagination. Enjoy unlimited access from 48 to 120 hours to Barcelona's public transport: Metro, bus (TMB), urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), Montjuc funicular, tram (TRAM), regional railway (Rodalies de Cataluny) + 1 trip from the airport to the city center. The Sagrada Famlia is in the Eixample district, in Mallorca, 401 street. Ways to maximize the fun without spending a dime on your next great adventure. Paintings like Guernica, Three Musicians or Family of Saltimbanques, for example, are all displayed in Madrid, New York City and Washington DC, respectively. Small booking fee. On another date,
St Pancras at 12:24, arriving Paris Gare du Nord
Next morning,
arrivals and departures at Barcelona airport, Skip the line tickets for Gaud's Casa Vicens, Skip the line La Sagrada Familia Sightseeing Tour, FC Barcelona vs Manchester United Tickets. From its playful facade and marine-world inspiration to its revolutionary experiments in light and architectural form (straight lines are few and far between), this apartment block is one of the most beautiful buildings in a city where the architectural stakes soar sky-high. Paris Gare du Nord at
1 near the door indicates 1st class, a 2
the advice on missed connections here. Cerebre at
daily arriving Paris Gare Montparnasse at
Travelers who are not members of a Schengen country must present a valid passport and a visa at the border with Spain. there are lots of trains through the day. 4-star); Mistral Hotel (800m from Gare de Lyon, 1-star); Hotel 26 Faubourg (5 min walk from Gare de Lyon, 2-star);
Brittany Ferries
www.trasmediterranea.es
Choose from thousands of activities thought out for you. Eurostar & TGV with overnight stop in Nimes - also avoids crossing Paris Option 3, by overnight
EuroMed train,
independent, environmentally-aware properties across Spain. AVE high-speed train starts at 39
reviews. Ideally more. 550
Times vary so check for your date at
the
journey they pass slowly through a shed, and axles adjust from Iberian gauge
Hello,
Option 3
AVE high-speed train leaving
there. Alternatively, buses are
journey planners, so read the following paragraphs carefully!! After a display on the typical Roman domus (villa), with mosaics and murals, you reach a public laundry, then pass dyeing shops, more laundries, fish-preserve stores, a 6th-century public cold-water bath and, as you hit the Cardo Minor (a main street), a factory dedicated to the making of garum (a popular paste across the Roman Empire, made of mashed-up fish intestines, eggs and blood). St Pancras station
Cerbre to
The intercit de nuit
Railbookers can custom-make a
mobility problems and want to avoid crossing Paris, you can go London-Lille-Nimes, overnight stop, then Nimes to Barcelona by
17:30 arriving Madrid Atocha
Day 2,
after you if anything happens such as a strike or major delay. Option 2 is to take a direct bus from
Anyone can use raileurope.com, in , or $, overseas credit cards no problem, and you print your own tickets. Barcelona to Alicante by
You can also check times at
no booking fee. Sebastian
17:52. the skyline on the right all the way from Perpignan to Girona, see
The very inexpensive
basket, then book Barcelona to Malaga on day 2, add this to your basket and
Don't expect travel insurance to bail you out of every missed
- it's a EuroDuplex. Barcelona to Santiago
The Euskotren station is 50m across the forecourt. Gare de Lyon, just 2 stops on RER line D.Why not
If returning, book Coruna, Vigo or Santiago to Hendaye as a second one-way
If you are a fan of Asian dishes, Red Ant is a popular place for noodles and craft beer. Hello Kat,
Sebastian - a lovely city, worth a longer stop. see option 4 here
Hello Ian Deacon,
leaving
Bara's new stadium replaced their old ground of Les Corts which with a capacity of just 48,000 was too small to accomodate the interest generated by a team led by Hungarian star Ladislao Kubala. Soy mexicana, resido en USA y tengo un mes viviendo en Italia (trabajando desde casa). The Paris-Barcelona trains are
book from London to Paris at
medianet_crid = "624458065";
www.renfe.com,
Ignore the main journey planner,
The air-conditioned local train
Eurostar,
There's a small
www.eurostar.com
Or have a leisurely breakfast, then take the
see
Dont miss their calamarcets amb mongetes de Santa Pau (little squid with local white beans). overnight (or longer) in Barcelona rather than the border town of Irun. Important: You will not, I repeat, not find this train listed on normal journey planners, so read the
www.sncf-connect.com. need to be booked in advance. eco-holiday firm, with a
Times
Eurostar,
www.thetrainline.com. cafe-bar and power sockets at all seats. Hello Laura B. For Tarragona, check
For classic Spanish tapas, you will never go wrong in Babia. cars, hence the nickname pato, Spanish for duck. However, if you don't want to wait you could book from London to Spain up to
then take a scenic local train into Barcelona. Hi I'm travelling to spain on Friday for the weekend and I'm flying from bordeaux France to sapin but I've just realised I have 5 days less than the 6 months required on my british passport. The history of Montserrat is fascinating and started in 880 when a small group of shepherd children saw a bright light descending from the sky in the Montserrat mountains. Located along the grand, medieval street of Carrer de Montcada, the Museu Picasso is dedicated to one of the worlds greatest artists, Pablo Picasso. de Compostela, A Coruna or Vigo starts at 25 each way in Standard class or 29 in
The local train
I recommend an upper deck seat for the best views, any seat
Barcelona. Mt Canigou & the
Madrid Chamartin at 16:00 and arrives Vigo Urzaiz at 20:12. You can of course book each train separately on the relevant
Step 2, still on
lockers (consigna), bars & restaurants. of the routes & options between London & Barcelona suggested in the
How it works: 1. class ticket you can use the
medianet_width = "300";
It can help to know that it's Basque name is Donostia, as
from Latour to Barcelona. reviews. Ocane has a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi,
review score over 8.0 will usually be pretty good. 25 each way in 2nd class or 45 in 1st class. This train runs every
Vitoria-Gasteiz: On the right, the Intercity train from San
see these tips on choosing a Eurostar seat. Both ships usually sail from
recommend Acciona, as the Balearia ship requires an awkward shuttle bus transfer
Book from Paris to Barcelona at
towards Paris. Change at Cordoba for an AVE/Avant high-speed train to Malaga Maria Zambrano
to Cadiz train tickets online or by phone
gates and hop on the next train. Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead. www.thetrainline.com or
with an overnight in San Sebastian, this can often be cheaper. Malaga, Seville or Cordoba by
Step 1, travel from
Ibis Budget Nimes Gare is just 50m from the station and gets good
do in a day, so an overnight stop is necessary either in Paris or Barcelona. This direct AVE runs once a day. week. at the entrance to the platforms for long-distance & high-speed trains. consist of two 8-car TGV units coupled together between Paris & Perpignan, each
Mil was one of the citys first car owners and Gaud built parking space into this building, itself a first. Then run your London to Barcelona
If
The Basilica is composed of five naves, built in the shape of a Latin cross, the roof of which is supported by the angled pillars. your whole trip as a package, with train bookings, hotels & transfers
Free WiFi is coming to these
arriving London
Step 3, travel from Barcelona
Latour de Carol,
above door. at 17:15 or Tarragona at 19:40 arriving
TGV Duplex, leaving
This can be a useful
On Saturdays, leave
Paris to Barcelona starts at 39
from a reliable insurer. www.raileurope.com
Photo courtesy of
AVE trains run at up to 310 km/h (193 mph) over the new
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Barcelona Sants at
EuroMed
Barcelona by
On the Gothic side, have a meal at Agut, known for its traditional Catalan cuisine. Loco2.com) is the easiest way to
You can of course go out one way and back
Or you'd book London to Paris day 1, add to basket, then Paris to Malaga
History of the Sagrada Familia Que necesito para poder entrar a Barcelona? tell them what you want, they'll advise you on the best trains, routes & hotels
If overnighting in Paris, you should book from London (or any other station in
Things to do in Barcelona will delight us with Gaudi architecture whilst the mountain of Montserrat proves there is magic to be found beyond Spains bountiful cities. Step 1, travel from
If overnighting in Barcelona, you should book from London (or another British
Barcelona, leaving Algeciras at 10:30 & Ronda at 12:24 by regional train,
Left luggage at stations, Child age limits & travel with
Why not
section above, leaving London St Pancras by Eurostar at 09:24 and arriving
You can
You should take out travel insurance with at least 1m or preferably 5m medical cover
recommend the
See an extract from
(1st class) and Standard (2nd class). www.renfe.com, but it will not be shown in the main Renfe journey planner,
journeys as one transaction. Paris Gare du Nord
@Bristol_Phil. The Fort de Salses
in a single-berth cabin. TGV Duplex to Figueres (home of the amazing
leaving Paris Gare de Lyon
or through
There are two bar cars, power sockets at all seats and free WiFi. TGV Duplex
Byway also includes
specialist who can put together a holiday or short break to Spain by train as a package,
see
at 07:42 Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays arriving Vitoria/Gasteiz
specialist agency Railbookers to arrange
From Portugal to Spain by bus/car you'll just need to present the health passport (green pass). your whole trip as a package, with trains, hotels & transfers
The Balearics government do require a health form to arrive in Ibiza from Barcelona I believe. on day 2, add to basket and check out, paying for both
overnight stop in Paris or Barcelona. 09:30 and goes to Vigo Guixar, arriving 23:35. www.chateaumontfaucon.com. You have to be able to prove your identity, which is what your driver's license will do. de Lyon, see
Paris to
Paris Gare du Nord
Thank you. by TGV Duplex
One of the world's greatest beach cities, Barcelona has sand for every demand.
station) to Barcelona on day 1, add to basket, then book from Barcelona to
Paris Austerlitz station
With a capacity of 99,354, it is now the biggest stadium in Europe. There's no sufficiently early train on
and arriving
Book the
iPhone or Android. 21:25. Lille Europe at 17:03 &
to Valencia or Alicante by
Britain) to Paris on day 1, add to basket, then book from Paris to Cadiz,
On Saturdays & Sundays you leave
excellent air-conditioned metro train run by
is the top choice. To be sure with your vaccine brand check the link indicated on this page. The train speeds along the Rhne valley past pretty French villages &
the train from car to car at the upper level, and the caf-bar is also at the
AVE, Alicante in 4h45 by
at 10:22 every day,
Day 2, travel from Paris to London by
$103.36. in cash,
Montparnasse Click the images
08:13 on Sundays,
railway station. Elige entre miles de actividades pensadas para ti. Thank you! your train leaves. www.raileurope.com,
CombinadoCercanias offer here. Booking should open up to 4 months ahead, but it's
Travel
Barcelona
www.raileurope.com,
Gaulle Airport station. When you arrive at Alicante Luceros tram station you need
Plan a day trip full of local flavor and get back in time with these same-day options.
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