Help needed from you Europeans - Train from paris to barcelo

AxlxA · March 27th, 2006, 08:06 PM

I need ot figure out what train(and how to purchase tickets and where the stations are) that travels from paris to Barcelona.

This is one leg of my multi country trip in Europe this summer.

Firecat · March 27th, 2006, 08:23 PM

Do you have like a Eurail pass or something?

ryosuke · March 27th, 2006, 08:24 PM

do you only do this one train journey? because if you want to travel through most of europe by train, you can use interrail-tickets, which allow for free travel for a month or so in most european countries. high speed trains excluded...but its cheap compared to buying single tickets.

if you only want to make a few journeys, i'd suggest the high speed train. afaik there is no direct connection, you'd have to change once. tickets can usually be purchased at the stations or in travel agencies.

pdanev · March 27th, 2006, 08:27 PM

If you just want to get from Paris to Barcelona, go for a cheap airline. You'll save a bunch of money and time.

AxlxA · March 27th, 2006, 08:46 PM

I want to experience the train rides in Europe. I love trains. I am definitely doing trains for this leg so I just wanted to know what train it will be and where can i get more information.

Yes i'll be using the eurail pass - 10 trips for $500USD or so. I think this pass works for local trains in Italy too ... i hope.

I'm also taking the eurostar from london to paris. And i think the eurail pass will give me a discount on that ticket.

AxlxA · March 27th, 2006, 08:53 PM

Okay i take that back. Flights are SOOOOO much cheaper that i'd be a fool to refuse it.

So i guess it'll be flying all over europe. And only train ride on eurostar.

pdanev · March 27th, 2006, 09:08 PM

I also prefer tain to flying, much nicer experience imo as well. But with cheap flights in Europe, you'd be a fool to not take it indeed.

Usually I fly back to Hungary for about 100-150euros, there & back (and this is rather expensive, considering some of the offers of cheap airlines), and I pay 80euros for a round trip to the airport in Amsterdam.

And it's a simple local train, not a Eurostar, ICE, TGV etc. images/smilies/sad.gif

AxlxA · March 27th, 2006, 09:24 PM

So what do you guys suggest for things to do, things to see in :

London

Paris

Barcelona

pdanev · March 27th, 2006, 09:34 PM

How much time do you plan to spend in those cities?

I guess if it's a short time, major tourist attractions will do...
If you have more time, it's best to let local people give some advice. images/smilies/wink.gif

AxlxA · March 27th, 2006, 10:01 PM

I'll have about 6 days per city. So i can do plenty of tourist stuff along with some cool local stuff.

YF19pilot · March 27th, 2006, 10:16 PM

To hell with trains and planes, if I ever get my shot at Operation European Assualt, I'm going to get a hire car. Sure, it may end up being an Opel Astra, but when you dream itenerary looks something to the tune of:

Isle of Man
Nurburg
San Marino
Monte Carlo

You just have to have a car! Now, if I could just save up enough cash...

Magnet · March 28th, 2006, 02:32 AM

I've been from Paris to Barcelona by train before, but this was a number of years ago. I went from Paris to Lyon by TGV, then down to Avignon, Montpellier and Nimes, then changed over in Nimes to a Spanish Pendolino train which took me all the way to Barcelona.

AxlxA · March 28th, 2006, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnet

I've been from Paris to Barcelona by train before, but this was a number of years ago. I went from Paris to Lyon by TGV, then down to Avignon, Montpellier and Nimes, then changed over in Nimes to a Spanish Pendolino train which took me all the way to Barcelona.

Sounds like it was a 1 day trip. Possibly more. And i'm sure i'll get lost if i did that.

bone · March 29th, 2006, 06:58 AM

i'd hire a car as well, something small like an astra or 206

then you'll be able to travel to things to do as well. not everything is located in the city, and public transport might not go to certain areas all to often

(but remember that in france you have to pay toll on lot of the highways)

Magnet · March 29th, 2006, 08:51 AM

Yeah, if you're going for a long time, consider short-term leasing on cars. I think Peugeot and Renault offer such things, but the lease time has to be longer than 17 days.

AxlxA · March 29th, 2006, 10:30 AM

bad thing is, no place to park it!

March 27th, 2006, 08:06 PM	#1
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: October 20th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,534 Rep Power: 17	Help needed from you Europeans - Train from paris to barcelo I need ot figure out what train(and how to purchase tickets and where the stations are) that travels from paris to Barcelona. This is one leg of my multi country trip in Europe this summer. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 1.6TB of space. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

March 27th, 2006, 08:23 PM	#2
Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Posts: 3,598 Rep Power: 26	Do you have like a Eurail pass or something? __________________

March 27th, 2006, 08:24 PM	#3
ryosuke Joined: Jul 28th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2008 Location: franconofurd, germsmany Age: 23 Posts: 1,618 Car: FZ50 GTR Rep Power: 15	do you only do this one train journey? because if you want to travel through most of europe by train, you can use interrail-tickets, which allow for free travel for a month or so in most european countries. high speed trains excluded...but its cheap compared to buying single tickets. if you only want to make a few journeys, i'd suggest the high speed train. afaik there is no direct connection, you'd have to change once. tickets can usually be purchased at the stations or in travel agencies. __________________ Goddo supiido yuu! Burakku emparaa

March 27th, 2006, 08:46 PM	#5
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: October 20th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,534 Rep Power: 17	I want to experience the train rides in Europe. I love trains. I am definitely doing trains for this leg so I just wanted to know what train it will be and where can i get more information. Yes i'll be using the eurail pass - 10 trips for $500USD or so. I think this pass works for local trains in Italy too ... i hope. I'm also taking the eurostar from london to paris. And i think the eurail pass will give me a discount on that ticket. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 1.6TB of space. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

March 27th, 2006, 08:53 PM	#6
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: October 20th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,534 Rep Power: 17	Okay i take that back. Flights are SOOOOO much cheaper that i'd be a fool to refuse it. So i guess it'll be flying all over europe. And only train ride on eurostar. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 1.6TB of space. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

March 27th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#4
pdanev Joined: Oct 4th, 2004 Last Online: November 21st, 2008 Location: Netherlands Age: 25 Posts: 5,643 LFS Status: Rep Power: 24	If you just want to get from Paris to Barcelona, go for a cheap airline. You'll save a bunch of money and time.

March 27th, 2006, 09:08 PM	#7
pdanev Joined: Oct 4th, 2004 Last Online: November 21st, 2008 Location: Netherlands Age: 25 Posts: 5,643 LFS Status: Rep Power: 24	I also prefer tain to flying, much nicer experience imo as well. But with cheap flights in Europe, you'd be a fool to not take it indeed. Usually I fly back to Hungary for about 100-150euros, there & back (and this is rather expensive, considering some of the offers of cheap airlines), and I pay 80euros for a round trip to the airport in Amsterdam. And it's a simple local train, not a Eurostar, ICE, TGV etc.

March 27th, 2006, 09:24 PM	#8
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: October 20th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,534 Rep Power: 17	So what do you guys suggest for things to do, things to see in : London Paris Barcelona __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 1.6TB of space. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

March 27th, 2006, 09:34 PM	#9
pdanev Joined: Oct 4th, 2004 Last Online: November 21st, 2008 Location: Netherlands Age: 25 Posts: 5,643 LFS Status: Rep Power: 24	How much time do you plan to spend in those cities? I guess if it's a short time, major tourist attractions will do... If you have more time, it's best to let local people give some advice.

March 27th, 2006, 10:01 PM	#10
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: October 20th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,534 Rep Power: 17	I'll have about 6 days per city. So i can do plenty of tourist stuff along with some cool local stuff. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 1.6TB of space. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

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YF19pilot Joined: Apr 15th, 2005 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Age: 24 Posts: 1,943 Car: 1990 Volvo 740 GL LFS Status: Rep Power: 18	To hell with trains and planes, if I ever get my shot at Operation European Assualt, I'm going to get a hire car. Sure, it may end up being an Opel Astra, but when you dream itenerary looks something to the tune of: Isle of Man Nurburg San Marino Monte Carlo You just have to have a car! Now, if I could just save up enough cash... __________________

March 28th, 2006, 02:32 AM	#12
Magnet Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Perth, WA Age: 27 Posts: 1,992 Car: BMW E46 328Ci Rep Power: 23	I've been from Paris to Barcelona by train before, but this was a number of years ago. I went from Paris to Lyon by TGV, then down to Avignon, Montpellier and Nimes, then changed over in Nimes to a Spanish Pendolino train which took me all the way to Barcelona. __________________ Remember, a dog is not just for Christmas. It can also be for a birthday. In fact, you can eat them all year round!

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bone "bangle for president" Joined: Jan 14th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: belgium!! Age: 24 Posts: 6,069 Car: yamaha banshee (and an opel astra from work) Rep Power: 28	i'd hire a car as well, something small like an astra or 206 then you'll be able to travel to things to do as well. not everything is located in the city, and public transport might not go to certain areas all to often (but remember that in france you have to pay toll on lot of the highways) __________________ groups/artists i've seen live: coldplay, the cure, cypress hill, damian marley, deftones, depeche mode, dEUS, franz ferdinand, grandaddy, guns n' roses, interpol, jamiroquai, korn, lenny kravits, marilyn manson, massive attack, metallica, moby, muse, the pixies, placebo, prodigy, queens of the stone age, the raconteurs, radiohead, red hot chili peppers, REM, skin, tool, the who, Wu-Tang and so many more...

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Magnet Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Perth, WA Age: 27 Posts: 1,992 Car: BMW E46 328Ci Rep Power: 23	Yeah, if you're going for a long time, consider short-term leasing on cars. I think Peugeot and Renault offer such things, but the lease time has to be longer than 17 days. __________________ Remember, a dog is not just for Christmas. It can also be for a birthday. In fact, you can eat them all year round!

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AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: October 20th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,534 Rep Power: 17	bad thing is, no place to park it! __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 1.6TB of space. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

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