Trains, Trams and Railways on the Costa Blanca

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Trains, Trams and Railways on the Costa Blanca

• 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
• RENFE 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.
• Rail Europe has information about travelling by train around the continent 

Costa Blanca Trains: Useful Information

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. 

• For the FGV website: Click here (in English)

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

• Route maps and timetables are available online: Click here (PDF)
• Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valencia - FGV
  At: Avda. Villajoyosa 2, 03016 Alicante (Estación de La Marina)
  Tel: 900 46 10 46
  Fax: 965 262 930
  Website

Alicante Metro/Tram Network

The Alicante tram network, Tram Metropolitano de Alicante, covers the main area of the city and the developed coastal area from Alicante to Benidorm and Altea.

• Tram Metropolitano de Alicante
  At: Avda. Villajoyosa 2, 03016 Alicante (Estación de La Marina)
  Tel: 900 720 472
  e-mail 
  Website 
• For a route map: Click here

Murcia & Alicante Region Cercanías

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

• Murcia/Alicante Cercanía 
  Tel: 965 923 850
  Alicante Station Queries
  Tel: 965 929 642
  e-mail
• For a Murcia/Alicante Cercanía network map: Click here

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 Region Cercanías
  At: Calle Xáriva, 24, 46007 Valencia
  Tel: 963 357 400
  Group Enquiries
  Tel: 963 357 261
  e-mail
• For a Valencia Cercania network map: Click here

Pets On Trains

National RENFE train lines

Dogs, cats and domestic animals may travel on RENFE trains however the following restrictions apply for national RENFE trains (Grandes Lineas):

• Only one pet per accompanying passenger is allowed on board
• The person accompanying the animal is responsible for it and any damage caused by it on the journey
• Animals must weigh less than 6 Kg
• Animals must be kept in a cage (unless seats in a cabin are booked); the cage may be no larger than 65cm x 35cm x 35cm and must be able to contain any excrement made by the animal
• Where applicable, dogs must wear a muzzle
• A ticket must be purchased for the travelling animal; the fare is usually 50 percent of the accompanying human fare
• Guide dogs for the blind are allowed free of charge on RENFE trains
• For information from RENFE on travelling with animals on national RENFE trains: Click here

Local RENFE train lines

Dogs, cats and domestic animals may travel on RENFE trains however the following restrictions apply for local RENFE trains (trenes de Cercanías):

• There is no weight limit regarding dogs, cats and birds travelling on local RENFE trains
• 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 and any damage caused by it on the journey
• Pets can travel for free
• For information from RENFE on travelling with animals on local RENFE trains: Click here

Bicycles on Trains

Bicycles may be taken on some RENFE trains. 

• For details on how and when you may travel with a bicycle on local RENFE trains: Click here 

Reductions & Discounts

• Children under six years of age travel free on RENFE trains
• A reduction of 50% is given on the price of a single or return ticket for children under twelve years of age
• Group discounts are available but apply only if the group is making the same journey at the same time on the same date
• A Tarjeta Dorada (Golden Ticket) is available for pensioners (over 60 years of age) and people with a 65% or more disability. The ticket qualifies holders 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. Inquire at ticket offices.

Related Information

• See the AngloINFO INFOrmation page, Airports Costa Blanca
• See the AngloINFO INFOrmation page, Bus Services on the Costa Blanca

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