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Travel with the TGV train from Paris to Figueras in less than 6 hours

2010-01-25 14:44

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Nowadays it is possible to travel by a high speed train from Paris, France to Figueras, Spain in only 5.5 hours. From there trains are available that can bring you to Barcelona or Girona. The total trip from Paris to Barcelona will be around 7 hours in which impressive views can be seen. The TGV train will bring you along cities as Nimes, Valence, Montpellier and Perpignan. The views receiving from this trip are unique and cannot be seen from a plane. Looking for an interesting trip towards your destination, this train is especially for the French visitors a great option when planning your stay in Spain.

Renfe and SNCF worked together and started this service on 19 December 2010, from when the success began. Also for visitors of Paris this is a great option for your journey. The new rails between Perpignan en Figueras are used which makes it possible to arrive in Paris in less than 6 hours. Travelling by train enables to avoid long queues at the airport, several transfers and collecting your luggage. Visitors from England can travel with the TGV from Paris after their trip with the Eurostar from London.

The trains will departure twice a day with the first train leaving Paris at 07:20. This train will arrive at Figueras at 12:44 where passengers can change to a Renfe train that brings them to Barcelona. The second train to Figueras leaves at 15:20 to arrive at 20:45 and Barcelona can be reached at 22:40. The trains departure on a daily basis at consistent times. The first train towards Paris takes off at 11:06, the second at 15:02. The arrival times will be at 16:41 and 20:41 in the evening. The French company states that there can be made changes in the time schedules.

Fixed prices are not set as they are depended on the dates and the time of booking. Bookings can be made up to 3 months in advance of the departure date. It is recommended to purchase a ticket one as soon as you are planning to travel by this high speed train. Your place needs to be reserved on a TGV French of Spain service.  Tickets can be purchased at TGV Europe.

Even though flights bring you faster to your destinations, this train journey offers much more than the transport. On the way you will see amazing views as well, and tickets are often less expensive. These apartments for rent in Barcelona offer qualitative accommodations for your stay in the city. Further affordable apartments can be found at these Barcelona rentals.