Timelinex Posted February 18 #1 Share Posted February 18 We are coming back from a cruise on March 22nd with MSC World Europa. From my understanding, we will probably land on Pier A or B. We are planning on taking a train that same day (As early as possible) to Valencia. It's 7 of us (2 kids). I want to prebook the train from Barcelona-Sants but to do that I need to know what time I can realistically make and the best way to transport there. We usually prefer taking public transport but I'm not sure how realistic it is with all our luggage and kids under a time crunch. The earlier the train the better, but I also don't know what to expect for disembarkation time, walking times, taxi wait times if we do taxi, and etc... The best train time seems to be 10:15, but I think that will probably be risky to make? The next realistic train time is 12:00, which is a less direct and more expensive option. Any insight or advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony s Posted February 18 #2 Share Posted February 18 You should be okay especially if you self disembark and take cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timelinex Posted February 18 Author #3 Share Posted February 18 Just now, tony s said: You should be okay especially if you self disembark and take cab Which train time are you referring to? I mentioned 10:15 and 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony s Posted February 18 #4 Share Posted February 18 1015 as ship is docked and cleared by 715-730 and train station is maybe a 20 minute cab ride from pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierun Posted February 18 #5 Share Posted February 18 Was on WE back in November. We self disembarked and got off the ship at 8:15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmylilangels Posted February 18 #6 Share Posted February 18 If you self disembarked and get off the ship first thing you will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alserrod Posted February 19 #7 Share Posted February 19 (edited) 16 hours ago, Timelinex said: We are coming back from a cruise on March 22nd with MSC World Europa. From my understanding, we will probably land on Pier A or B. We are planning on taking a train that same day (As early as possible) to Valencia. It's 7 of us (2 kids). I want to prebook the train from Barcelona-Sants but to do that I need to know what time I can realistically make and the best way to transport there. We usually prefer taking public transport but I'm not sure how realistic it is with all our luggage and kids under a time crunch. The earlier the train the better, but I also don't know what to expect for disembarkation time, walking times, taxi wait times if we do taxi, and etc... The best train time seems to be 10:15, but I think that will probably be risky to make? The next realistic train time is 12:00, which is a less direct and more expensive option. Any insight or advice would be appreciated. Hello You have all information in the Spanish ports section Have a look About railway: Edited February 19 by alserrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alserrod Posted February 19 #8 Share Posted February 19 16 hours ago, Timelinex said: We are coming back from a cruise on March 22nd with MSC World Europa. From my understanding, we will probably land on Pier A or B. We are planning on taking a train that same day (As early as possible) to Valencia. It's 7 of us (2 kids). I want to prebook the train from Barcelona-Sants but to do that I need to know what time I can realistically make and the best way to transport there. We usually prefer taking public transport but I'm not sure how realistic it is with all our luggage and kids under a time crunch. The earlier the train the better, but I also don't know what to expect for disembarkation time, walking times, taxi wait times if we do taxi, and etc... The best train time seems to be 10:15, but I think that will probably be risky to make? The next realistic train time is 12:00, which is a less direct and more expensive option. Any insight or advice would be appreciated. About Transport in Barcelona, get a taxi by far I explain it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timelinex Posted February 19 Author #9 Share Posted February 19 11 hours ago, alserrod said: Hello You have all information in the Spanish ports section Have a look About railway: Wow, thank you for the detailed information. Does the one included change for the basic CHOOSE (ELIGE) fare have to be done in advance or can it be done after missing your train? So if I buy the 10:15 basic choose fare, and because of some kind of bad circumstances we aren't making it in time, will I be able to change the tickets to the 12:00 upon arrival at the station? (Of course assuming there are seats left) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alserrod Posted February 19 #10 Share Posted February 19 16 minutes ago, Timelinex said: Wow, thank you for the detailed information. Does the one included change for the basic CHOOSE (ELIGE) fare have to be done in advance or can it be done after missing your train? So if I buy the 10:15 basic choose fare, and because of some kind of bad circumstances we aren't making it in time, will I be able to change the tickets to the 12:00 upon arrival at the station? (Of course assuming there are seats left) Hello: I posted the answer here (to have all Q&A joined). I am posting here because I am surfing for information for next summer. I noticed I am the only user who posts here and lives in Spain-mainland so... for these months, all information I could, I will post. That's the reason to join all posts... In the future they can help someone more But... this is the copied answer Hello This is what Renfe webpage says ELIGE Change the ticket at no cost once Partial refund (70% of the ticket amount) Luggage: up to 3 pieces of luggage (max. 25 kg) CONFORT Extra-large Confort seat Unlimited free changes, Puente AVE (high-speed), Changes due to missed trains, Free change of ticket holder 100% of the ticket price refunded up to 7 days after purchase; 95% of the ticket price refunded after this period Seat selection, Access to the Club Lounges and in-seat food and drinks Luggage: up to 3 pieces of luggage (max. 25 kg) They point in CONFORT that changes due to missed trains are available and... they do not say in ELIGE I haven't ever used it but If I had to make a bet I would say available in Confort, not available for Elige. A long time ago (they were different rates) I used it. Missed train means up to one hour later and in station ticket office Otherwise... if you have a 10:15 train and you change it at 9:45, that is not a missed train (I do not know how much in advance you have for the exchange) Since the point where taxi leaves you in front of the station it is very fast to go to tracks. There's one baggage control (scanner) and ticket control before the tracks but it is really, really easy despite it is a major station. It is not an airport. If you would know the station by heart, I would say 10 minutes are enough by far. 5 minutes if you really hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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