How to Book Train Travel From Italy to Spain

Get Ready to Book Train Travel From Italy to Spain

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  Decide whether to leave from Milan or Turin in Italy.

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  Decide whether Barcelona, Gerona or Figueras will be your ultimate destination.

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  Choose between day or night travel.

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  Find the schedule and fares at the Trenitalia Web site (see Resources).

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  Choose first class, business class or second class day service from Italy.

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  Choose from a variety of night berths, or book on the specially designed Elipsos Trenhotel.

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  Choose your travel dates.

Get Tickets for Train Travel From Italy to Spain

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  Book tickets yourself before leaving home from your computer, using the Trenitalia Web site (see Resources).

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  Book through a travel agent while in Italy. While in Italy, a travel agent can help book your trip at no charge. Find one on the list at the Trenitalia Web site (see Resources) under Agencies and Ticket Offices.

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  Book at the train station when you are in the area or ready to go.

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  Buy a package with meals for a discount.

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  Get yourself a Eurail pass (see Resources) that lets you stay and visit at stops along your route, good for up to 3 months.

Go to Italy and Spain!

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  Consider taking the high-speed Euromed train from Barcelona to other Spanish destinations on the eastern Mediterranean coast. With a transfer at Valencia, you can also get to Madrid on a high-speed Alaris train.

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  Enjoy the selection of local wines and Mediterranean cuisine along with the scenery.