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Trains, Trams and Railways on the Costa Blanca

Information about regional trains and the urban train network, to help you find your way around the provinces of the Costa Blanca, including Valencia, Murcia and Alicante...

RENFE Cercanías is the commuter train network which operates in all major cities in Spain. There is one in Valencia (Valencia Cercanias) and another in Murcia (Murcia Cercanias)
Alta Velocidad is the high-speed train network which operates from northern to southern Spain via Madrid: it does not pass through the Costa Blanca region
Avant is the service for medium length journeys between cities.

Costa Blanca Station Finder (see where trains stop)	Website
RENFE Information & Reservation	Tel: 902 240 202

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.

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

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
For a route map: Click here

Murcia and 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
To search for a Murcia/Alicante Cercanía train: 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
To search a Valencia Cercanía train: Click here