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 Trains, Trams and Railways on the Costa Calida

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See also, in The AngloFILE:
  • RENFE  (La Red de los Ferrocarriles Españoles) is the Spanish national rail train service: English-language website allows you to plan your trip, listing prices and times: RENFE website
  • Cercanías is the commuter train networks which operates in all major cities in Spain: There is one in Valencia: Valencia Cercanias and another in Murcia: Murcia Cercanias 
  • Alta Velocadad is the high-speed train network which operates from northern to southern Spain via Madrid, it does not pass through the Costa Blanca region.
  • Grandes Líneas is the governing service for medium length journeys between cities. In the Costa Blanca region Alaris, Arco, EuroMed and Trenhotel operate the trains.
  • Regionales is the regional train network operated by RENFE in each of the autonomous regions: For a map of the Costa Blanca rail area see the RENFE website
  • Rail Europe has all the information about travelling by train around the continent 
Costa Blanca Trains: Useful Information
Costa Blanca Station Finder (see where the train stops) Click here
RENFE Information & Reservation  Tel: 902 240 202
Costa Blanca Express Information & Reservation Tel: 966 803 103
RENFE booking service (English) Click here

The FGV Costa Blanca Railways

The FGV (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valencia) operates the fleet of trains and trams in Valencia province and the Costa Blanca region. 

The service runs from Alicante to Denia via Benidorm and Altea. 

  • You can download maps of the route, the city, the zones and the timetables in pdf format. Click to Download PDF
  • Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valencia (FGV)
    Route: Alicante - Benidorm - Altea - Denia
    At: Estación de la Marina. Avda. Villajoyosa, 2
    Tel: 965 262 731
    Fax: 965 262 930
    Website 

Alicante Metro/Tram Network

When complete in 2007, the Alicante tram network, Tram Metropolitano de Alicante, will cover the main area of the city and the built up costal area from Alicante to Benidorm and Altea. At present some routes are open.

  • For a map of the area where the trams operate: Click here
  • Route: Alicante - Cabo Huertas - Playa San Juan - El Campello
  • Tram Metropolitano de Alicante
    At
    : C/ Alfonso X el Sabio. Esq. Rambla Méndez Núñez
    Tel: 900 720 472
    e-mail 
    Website 

Murcia & Alicante Region Cercanías

A map of the  Murcia/Alicante Cercanía network includes parking and bus connections for each station

Valencia Region Cercanías

A map of the Valencia Cercanía network shows the different zones and routes available, with metro (tram), bus and parking facilities for each station.

  • Valencia Cercania network map
  • Valencia Region Cercanías
    Enquiries Tel
    : 963 357 400
    Group Enquiries Tel: 963 357 261
    e-mail
    Postal Address: Calle Xáriva, 24, 46007 Valencia
Pets on trains
  • Dogs, cats and domestic animals may travel on RENFE trains BUT
  • Animals are not allowed on trains between 13:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday (although they may travel at any time on public holidays and weekends)
  • It is not necessary to keep the animal in a cage although the animal must not be able to run around
  • Where applicable dogs must wear a muzzle
  • The person accompanying the animal is responsible for it on the journey
  • Pets can travel for free
Bicycles on trains

Bicycles may be taken on RENFE trains depending on the route. 

  • For details on how and when you may travel with a bicycle see this page
Reductions & Discounts
  • Children under 4 travel free on RENFE trains
  • A reduction of 40% is given on the price of a single or return ticket for under twelves.
  • Group discounts are available but apply only if the group is making the same journey at the same time on the same date
  • Tarjeta Dorada (Golden Ticket) is available for pensioners (over 60) and people with a 65% or more disability. The ticket qualifies you for a 40% reduction on the price of single or return journeys any day of the week. Those accompanying a disabled traveller also receive the discount.
  • Family discounts are also available but are dependent on family size and circumstance. You will need to ask for further details
Further Information