We'll be traveling in Spain for 2 weeks, but need to get our son up to Barcelona for summer school. Will it be best to take a train from Nerja or Granada and stay over in Valencia for a night and then on to Barcelona, or is there a fast train straight up to Barcelona?
Posted by
Malaga, Malaga, Spain
410 posts
As far as I am aware, Nerja does not have a train station. There are trains from Granada to Barcelona -they appear to take 11.5 - 12 hours - some are during the day, some are overnight. So would not appear to be fast. Check www.renfe.com - click on welcome to see it in English.
Posted by
Carmichael, CA, USA
18 posts
You'll need to travel by bus from Nerja to Granada for the train to Barcelona. After researching the Granada-Barcelona leg of my trip with my grand-daughter last summer, I decided on a late afternoon flight. It cost a little, but not a lot, more than the train, and it saved many long hours of tiresome travel--to say nothing of adding an overnight in another city. Airport transportation in both Granada and Barcelona is convenient and affordable. Enjoy!
Posted by
Park Ridge, IL
524 posts
For cheap flights throughout Europe, check www.skyscanner.com. I just organized a flight for clients from Granada to Barcelona. Flights were about $125 pp on Vueling/Iberia. Prices fluctuate a Lot! Just read the fine print for baggage / carry on restrictions, price for seat assignment, etc. This airline also has inexpensive flights from Barcelona to Paris.