- Simple and fast
- The cheapest travel option
- By car
- How to get to Barcelona by train?
How to get to Barcelona if there are no plane tickets? You can fly to another Spanish resort - to Valencia, and from there get to Barcelona.
The capitals of the two Spanish provinces - Valencia and Barcelona - are separated by about 300 kilometers. Both cities, located on the Mediterranean coast, are famous for their attractions, although Valencia has always remained in the shadow of the more popular Barcelona among our tourists. In the vicinity of Valencia there is an international airport that accepts flights from different countries, including from Russia.
You need to think about how to get from Valencia to Barcelona at home. After all, one of the methods involves renting a car, which can be arranged directly at the Valencia airport. However, experienced travelers still recommend staying in Valencia for a few days, visiting the famous City of Science and Arts, built in the old bed of the Turia River, discovering the Holy Grail in the local cathedral, and if you're lucky. Every now and then take a walk at the Fallas festival, during which huge figures made of papier-mâché are carried through the streets.
Simple and fast
Probably the fastest, but not the cheapest way to get to Barcelona from Valencia is to use one of the offers of the airlines "Vueling Airlines", "Iberia" and "Iceland Express". The most attractive in terms of cost is the direct flight of Vueling Airlines. A ticket for it costs only $ 55. You will have to spend 55 minutes in the air. However, by this time it is worth adding a couple of hours to go through passport and customs controls at Valencia airport and about half an hour to collect your luggage upon arrival in Barcelona. The plane is preferred by the train and bus by people who have a weak vestibular apparatus and small luggage. Also, a direct flight will be chosen by tourists with small children, who will find it difficult to endure several hours of travel by train. In addition, planes from Valencia to Barcelona fly 10 times a day, which allows you to determine the right time for your own trip.
From Valencia, you can get to the airport by taxi, which will not be very practical on your part, because the minimum cost of such a trip will be 20 euros. It is much more profitable to use the metro (you need to sit at the Xativa station), the regular bus # 150 or the AeroBus shuttle. The cheapest (1.5 euros) is a ticket for a regular bus.
To the squares of Spain and Catalonia, and this is the historical center of Barcelona, where most often tourists choose their hotels, the Aerobus bus runs from El Prat airport with a break of 10 minutes. It stops at Terminals 1 and 2. The fare is about 6 euros. From the airport you can take the RENFE train to Barcelona. You will have to get off at one of three stops (Barcelona Sants, Passeig de Gràcia or Clot) where there is a metro connection. It will be quite easy to get to anywhere in the city by metro. The RENFE ticket is not valid on the metro.
The cheapest travel option
The journey from Valencia to Barcelona by Alsa bus takes approximately 4 hours 15 minutes. Such a trip will cost 20-35 euros, depending on the comfort level of the bus and the time of booking the ticket. The rule "The earlier you book, the cheaper" applies here. From Valencia, buses leave from the station at 13 Menéndez Pidal Avenue. The final stop in Barcelona is at the North Bus Station at Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80. Be careful when choosing a flight: some buses arrive at Terminal 1 at El Prat Airport.
Taking a bus to Barcelona from Valencia is not a problem. There are about 10 flights per day. There is always enough space on the buses. Alsa transport is perfect for those who like to travel in comfort, for those with large luggage and for those who want to save money on the road. The route runs along the coast, which means that stunning views will open up in front of tourists. The buses have a dry closet and wi-fi, so you won't be bored during the trip.
By car
A person who is 21 years old and has an international driver's license can rent a car in Spain. You can choose a car directly at Valencia Airport or at any rental agency in the city.
Both the AP-7 toll road and the free one lead to Barcelona. Experienced travelers recommend taking the toll road as it is free of trucks that can slow traffic. It is allowed to drive on the toll road at a speed of 120 km / h. There are speed cameras on the road, but there are not many of them. Nevertheless, it is better not to break the rules, because you will have to pay a rather large fine. If you fail to pay next time, you may be denied renting a car.
The journey to Barcelona will take approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
How to get to Barcelona by train?
You can also get from Valencia to Barcelona directly by train. This travel option is chosen by:
- lovers of spontaneous trips. Train tickets can always be bought directly at the ticket offices of the railway station. Approximately 17 trains leave for Barcelona per day;
- people carrying large luggage. As you know, the airport will be forced to pay for the excess weight of baggage. On the train, they simply won't pay attention to it;
- tourists who prefer to travel in comfort. There is always a large distance between the seats on the train, allowing you to stretch your legs. Many trains have sockets for phone and laptop chargers, as well as wi-fi.
When buying a ticket, you need to pay attention not only to its cost, and it ranges from 16 to 28, 5 euros, but also to the time that the train will spend on the way. High-speed trains, which make few stops along the way, reach Barcelona in 3 hours and 10 minutes. Express trains (R. Expres), which are analogous to our electric trains, stop at almost every station they meet, which means that you will have to spend more than 5 hours on the way.
Trains from the Spanish national railway company from Valencia leave from Estació del Nord, which is located on Calle Xàtiva, no. They arrive in Barcelona at Barcelona Sants train station.
