How to arrive to Castellón

The most convenient way to get to Castellón and the Universitat Jaume I from abroad is by plane to Valencia (65 km), Barcelona (285 km) or Madrid (415 km) and then by train to Castellón railway station.
The railways system in Spain is run by the state owned company RENFE: Phone: + 34 902 240 202.
You can check express trains timetable to Castellón from Madrid, Valencia or Barcelona in RENFE. From Barcelona (ESTACIÓ DE SANTS) take an express train for going directly to Castellón. Express trains to Castellón depart every two hours (more o less). From Madrid (PUERTA ATOCHA) there are only two daily trains which go directly to Castellón. However, there are more frequent trains to Valencia.
There are local trains from Valencia to Castellón every 30 minutes (around 4 euros). It takes 1 hour to arrive to Castellón from Valencia.

Coming by plane and by train
VALENCIA. The airport is located at Manises, about 8 km from Valencia. Flights from the main cities of Spain and Europe land there. Moreover, Valencia has connecting flights via Madrid and Barcelona for destinations all over the world. At present, several low cost companies operate also in this airport.
Valencia Airport Telephone: +34 961 59 85 00
To arrive to the city you can take a taxi or the subway. A taxi from the airport to the main railway station in Valencia (Estació del Nord). It takes around 25 minutes and costs 15-25 euros.
The subway line to the railway station are 3 and 5. At this link you can see the a map and the schedule. The metro station corresponding with railway station is called Xativa.
Recently an express bus (Aero-Bus) and underground (it is new, check in the airport) have started to operate between the airport and Valencia city center every day from 06:00 to 22:00 (frequency: 20 min.). The second stop (from the airport to Valencia), Bailén, is just outside the main railway station. It costs 2.50 €.
Once at the Estació del Nord, take a local train (called "Cercanías") to Castellón (line C6). There are several automatic machines in the hall where you can buy your ticket.

BARCELONA. All flights arrive at Barcelona International Airport.
When you arrive to Barcelona airport, take a local train ("Cercanías"; there is only one train line, called C1, or sometimes just 1) to go to the main railway station in Barcelona, called ESTACIÓ DE SANTS.
You can access the Airport train station by following the RENFE signs, walking through a white and red elevated brigde that you'll see as soon as you walk out the terminal (there is only one bridge, and there are signs indicating the train). Trains depart every 30 minutes from 6:13 am to 11:40 pm. You must get down in ESTACIÓ DE SANTS. It takes 25 minutes from the Airport to SANTS (Price: 2.15 EUR; credit cards not accepted).
From Barcelona (ESTACIÓ DE SANTS) take an express train for going directly to Castellón. Express trains to Castellón depart every two hours (more o less).

MADRID. All flights arrive at Barajas International Airport. Telephone:+ 34 902 353 570.
MADRID AIRPORT INFORMATION
The most convenient trip is Madrid-Valencia-Castellón by train from the railway station "Madrid-Puerta Atocha". To arrive to this railway station you can take a taxi or the metro.
By Metro. Line 8 (pink line - Madrid underground map) takes you to the City Centre (Nuevos Ministerios Station) from the airport. Then, you must change (at least twice) to arrive to the railway station (in Atocha Renfe, Line 1).
By taxi. One way trip from Madrid Barajas Airport to the city center costs around 25-35 euros.
From Madrid (PUERTA ATOCHA) there are only two daily trains which go directly to Castellón. However, there are more frequent connections to Valencia. From here you can take a local train to Castellón (every half hour).

Once in CASTELLÓN
At the railway station there is a taxi stand and different bus-stops just outside the main gate. One of the buses goes directly to the university: it carries singpost with the word "UNIVERSITAT" so you can see this map of CAMPUS RESIDENCE.
The University is located outside Castellón, 25 minutes walking from the railway station. Here you have a diagramatic map. When you arrive to University, you go until Campus residence.

Coming by car
Universitat Jaume I is located outside Castellón. Leave the motorway A7 in CASTELLON NORTE (exit 46) or CASTELLÓN SUR (exit 47). If you take exit 46 (CASTELLÓN NORTE) you must then take the N-340 towards Valencia until the railway station. Turn rigth following the signals Universitat Jaume I.
From CASTELLÓN SUR, follow to CASTELLÓN SUR until the first traffic circle, then turn left and follow the signals Universitat Jaume I. Please, take a look at the map.

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