• RENFE (Red de los Ferrocarriles Españoles) is the Spanish national rail train service. It is possible to find information, plan trips and check fees and timetables on the RENFE website, which has an English version: RENFE website
• Cercanías is the commuter train network which operates in all major cities in Spain. There is one in Valencia: Valencia Cercanías
• Media Distancia is the regional train network operated by RENFE in each of the autonomous regions. For a map of the Valencia rail area see the RENFE website
• Rail Europe has all the information about travelling by train around the continent

Metro

The Metro provides the metropolitan area of Valencia with three rail lines and a modern tram line, covering a total length of 133 Km.

• See the MetroValencia Website for network maps, routes, timetables, fares, special tickets and news
  Tel: 900 461 046

Tram

Valencian Railways (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valènciana, or FGV) operates the Alicante – Denia line, which runs for 93 Km along the northern coast of the province of Alicante. It is served by thirteen diesel trains which operate between Alicante and Denia and five trams which cover the Alicante – El Campello route.

• For more information about trains, trams and metro, check out the FGV website

Regional Rail Information for Valencia

The RENFE website has information on travel within the Valencia region. Read the FAQ section of the RENFE website for more information.

• RENFE customer services
  Tel: 902 157 507 (open 07:00-23:00)
  Fax: 915 302 283

As train services can be very busy, it is wise to buy tickets online. Tickets can be ordered online for seats on AVE, AV Media Distancia, Talgo 200, TRD trains, R-598 and all Great Lines trains during the day.

• To buy, book, print, collect or cancel tickets: Click here

Valencia Region Cercanías

The commuter rail service Cercanías Valencia serves Valencia and its metropolitan area. This service is operated by Cercanías RENFE, the commuter rail division of RENFE.

• Valencia Region Cercanías
• Information, Tel: 902 240 202
• International information, Tel: 902 243 402

Animals on Trains

There are regulations for animals travelling on trains within the Valencia region:

Grandes Líneas, Regionales y AVE

• The animal must not cause inconvenience to other passengers
• The owner is responsible for the animal and any trouble it may cause while on board the train
• Transport is limited to small domestic animals (pets) with a maximum weight of 6 Kg
• Animals are charged at 50 per cent of a normal ticket for the journey and class
• All guide and assistance dogs can travel for free

Cercanías

• Pets are able to travel regardless of their weight
• Animals do not have to be in a cage but must be on a leash and in the case of dogs they should be muzzled
• Animals are not issued with a ticket and do not have to pay to travel in the Cercanías

Bicycles on trains

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

• For information about taking a bicycle on the train, Click here (Spanish)

Reductions & Discounts

There are numerous offers and discounts open to travellers who use the trains.

• Children under 6 years of age may travel for free if they do not occupy a seat
• Tarjeta Dorada (Golden Tickets), which allow the card holder substantial discounts for rail travel, are available to: people over the age of 60 or who receive a pension from the Spanish Social Security, retired army personnel and those with over a 65 percent disability. The cards can be obtained from train stations and travel agencies
• International passes granting discounts can also be acquired. For more information and sale points: Click here
• Group reductions vary from 30 to 50 percent depending on age
• Discounts of 20 to 50 per cent can be applied to large families
• Students can obtain a student card (Tarjeta Studio) and travel with college card (Viaja con el Colegio)
• The Abono 1, 3, 5 card is valid for unlimited travel for 1, 3 or 5 consecutive days. It can be bought in the Cercanías shops and is valid for travel in five zones

Valencia Tourist Card (VLC)

The Valencia Tourist Card entitles the holder to free public transport in the city of Valencia (zone A) and discounts for museum visits, leisure activities, shops and restaurants. Establishments that accept the discount card will display a sticker.

Cards can be obtained from hotels, kiosks and tourist offices and are valid for a period of one, two or three days. The card is activated when used for the first time on public transport or when a date is stamped at a sales point. It is valid until midnight on the expiry date.

• Valencia Tourist Card
  Tel: 900 701 818 (free of charge)

Further Information

• See the AngloINFO INFOrmation Page: Valencia Airport Contacts
• See the AngloINFO INFOrmation Page: Bus Services in Valencia

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