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[rkid002]

Hello all...

perhaps someone here could help me?

does anyone know of the best way to purchase train tickets for beni in advance? this is my 3rd year but ive forgotten where i got them from last time around.

any help is much appreciated.

x

[CmdrGravy]

www.renfe.es there is an English language option on there somewhere I think.

[rkid002]

tried on there mate, once you go to order any tickets, the website reverts back to spanish!

[rickjnr]

does anybody know when the train tickets actually go on sale i cant seem to figure it out???

need to get to barcelona on the 21st to get a flight to ibiza, any help would be much appreciated.

X

[bogman1979]

rickjnr, on May 14 2009, 03:08 PM, said:

does anybody know when the train tickets actually go on sale i cant seem to figure it out???

need to get to barcelona on the 21st to get a flight to ibiza, any help would be much appreciated.

X

You can get tickets for the 15th now in July , tried to book tickets from Barca to Beni on that Wednesday morning , the Renfe site itself is actin up a bit as it lets you pick the train you want for that Wednesday but wont let you go any further ...some "Process in operation" message comes up and thats as far as ive got .

[Palmer]

rickjnr, on May 14 2009, 03:08 PM, said:

does anybody know when the train tickets actually go on sale i cant seem to figure it out???

need to get to barcelona on the 21st to get a flight to ibiza, any help would be much appreciated.

X

You can book up to 62 days in advance, i'm 99% sure its 20th may to book for 21st july, i'm going back the same day and thats what i worked it out to be.

[rickjnr]

Palmer, on May 14 2009, 03:30 PM, said:

You can book up to 62 days in advance, i'm 99% sure its 20th may to book for 21st july, i'm going back the same day and thats what i worked it out to be.

nice one mate, thanks for the help

[flint35]

bogman1979, on May 14 2009, 03:20 PM, said:

You can get tickets for the 15th now in July , tried to book tickets from Barca to Beni on that Wednesday morning , the Renfe site itself is actin up a bit as it lets you pick the train you want for that Wednesday but wont let you go any further ...some "Process in operation" message comes up and thats as far as ive got .

Similar problem here. I'm also trying to book tickets on the website for Wednesday afternoon - Reus to Benicassim. I type in the details and I get "NO HAY TRENES PARA LOS CRITERIOS SELECCIONADOS". This is having checked the timetables and seen that there are actually a couple of dozen trains running that day.

The same message also appears when going back day by day. This suggests an issue with the website rather than them being booked up already.

Save hiring a car (we do have accommodation and a parking spot if push came to shove), does anyone know of any buses/coaches we could get down to Beni from Reus Airport?

[CmdrGravy]

flint35, on May 14 2009, 06:05 PM, said:

Similar problem here. I'm also trying to book tickets on the website for Wednesday afternoon - Reus to Benicassim. I type in the details and I get "NO HAY TRENES PARA LOS CRITERIOS SELECCIONADOS". This is having checked the timetables and seen that there are actually a couple of dozen trains running that day.

The same message also appears when going back day by day. This suggests an issue with the website rather than them being booked up already.

Save hiring a car (we do have accommodation and a parking spot if push came to shove), does anyone know of any buses/coaches we could get down to Beni from Reus Airport?

In previous years people have said that there's a number on the renfe site somewhere which gets you through to a really helpful english speaking person who you can book tickets with. I haven't tried it myself mind you so I can't be much help I'm afraid.

Also in the past you have to get the 1st ticket you buy from renfe in person from a station, after that once they know you're legit you can print them off and use them straight on the train, and if you try that in Barcelona on the Tues or Wednesday right before the train goes you'll be stuck in a massive queue for the ticket office. I'm not 100% sure if this policy is still in existence mind you so take with a pinch of salt.

[the_derminator]

flint35, on May 14 2009, 05:05 PM, said:

Save hiring a car (we do have accommodation and a parking spot if push came to shove), does anyone know of any buses/coaches we could get down to Beni from Reus Airport?

Yep - we have buses going from Reus, Girona and Barcelona direct to Beni (and back). Full details with times, prices, etc, etc on our webste, www.eufest.com.

Any questions, you can drp us a line on beni@eufest.com.

Derm

[stubbs]

bogman1979, on May 14 2009, 03:20 PM, said:

You can get tickets for the 15th now in July , tried to book tickets from Barca to Beni on that Wednesday morning , the Renfe site itself is actin up a bit as it lets you pick the train you want for that Wednesday but wont let you go any further ...some "Process in operation" message comes up and thats as far as ive got .

Got my tickets Barca to Beni yesterday afternoon for the Tuesday, got discounted prices on at the minute.
Will have to wait till next week to get the return tickets.

I reccomend that you defo buy your return ticket before you travel and do not try and get on from Beni train station on the monday or tuesday after the fresty. I was amazed last year at the amount of people trying to buy tickets from the station last year, and not everyone was able to get on the train they needed and had to get the later train

[stubbs]

CmdrGravy, on May 14 2009, 06:52 PM, said:

In previous years people have said that there's a number on the renfe site somewhere which gets you through to a really helpful english speaking person who you can book tickets with. I haven't tried it myself mind you so I can't be much help I'm afraid.

Also in the past you have to get the 1st ticket you buy from renfe in person from a station, after that once they know you're legit you can print them off and use them straight on the train, and if you try that in Barcelona on the Tues or Wednesday right before the train goes you'll be stuck in a massive queue for the ticket office. I'm not 100% sure if this policy is still in existence mind you so take with a pinch of salt.

Thats not true mate, last year i got tickets online and printed them off at home no problems. I hadnt booked any tickets with Renfe before then

[bluesmith]

does anyone have a link to a website i can buy tickets from barca to beni, which is in English please.
Also how much have people paid?

[Acquiesce.]

stubbs, on May 15 2009, 11:30 AM, said:

Got my tickets Barca to Beni yesterday afternoon for the Tuesday, got discounted prices on at the minute.
Will have to wait till next week to get the return tickets.

I reccomend that you defo buy your return ticket before you travel and do not try and get on from Beni train station on the monday or tuesday after the fresty. I was amazed last year at the amount of people trying to buy tickets from the station last year, and not everyone was able to get on the train they needed and had to get the later train

Is the booking page only available in spanish? That's all i can seem to get right now.

[Acquiesce.]

Acquiesce., on May 15 2009, 10:59 PM, said:

Is the booking page only available in spanish? That's all i can seem to get right now.

Never mind, got it, I'm confused about "Type of Document" and "Document Nº" sections though, what are these?

[CmdrGravy]

Acquiesce., on May 16 2009, 11:00 AM, said:

Never mind, got it, I'm confused about "Type of Document" and "Document Nº" sections though, what are these?

I think if you choose foreigner id and put your passport number in that should do the trick. I found a complete guide to buying tickets from renfe here which may be useful ....

http://maribelsguide...enfetickets.pdf

Edited by CmdrGravy, 16 May 2009 - 12:57 PM.

[charlottie]

so excited!!! cannae wait for this now! headin over the 13th - 21st.. would it be safe to jus land in barca and find a hostel or would all need to be booked?!

[CmdrGravy]

charlottie, on May 16 2009, 03:58 PM, said:

so excited!!! cannae wait for this now! headin over the 13th - 21st.. would it be safe to jus land in barca and find a hostel or would all need to be booked?!

There's loads of hostels one either side of the Ramblas so you'll easily be able find somewhere to stay.Some of them are better than others mind you so if you can you may as well book beforehand. Also if you're landing at night there's around 1 million and 1 tramps, criminals and aggresive prostitutes hanging around the streets around the Ramblas just waiting to nick your baggage so I wouldn't advise much wandering about looking for places in the dark.

I've stayed in loads of hostels in Barcelona but my favourite so far was this one: http://www.equity-point.com/en/hostels-bar...nformation.html

[charlottie]

CmdrGravy, on May 16 2009, 04:33 PM, said:

There's loads of hostels one either side of the Ramblas so you'll easily be able find somewhere to stay.Some of them are better than others mind you so if you can you may as well book beforehand. Also if you're landing at night there's around 1 million and 1 tramps, criminals and aggresive prostitutes hanging around the streets around the Ramblas just waiting to nick your baggage so I wouldn't advise much wandering about looking for places in the dark.

I've stayed in loads of hostels in Barcelona but my favourite so far was this one: http://www.equity-point.com/en/hostels-bar...nformation.html

cheers fair play to ya!!! cant wait for this sesh!!

[InMuseWorld]

Trying to book tickets from Valencia Nord to Benicassim...leavin sunday 12th returning monday the 20th...no trains are showing up on the monday coming back.. is this because both the outward and returning journey must both be book with the 62 days of the travel....?

and i am right booking tickets from Valencia Nord? is that the easiest train station to get to from Valencia airport?

thanks in advance...