All transport fares and daily budgets benchmarked for 2026.
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Spain • 10 Days
Prices verified: Aug 2026 Source: Alsa Coach Bus fare

10-Day Mediterranean Coast: Barcelona, Valencia & Alicante

Follow the Mediterranean corridor from vibrant Barcelona south through orange groves to Valencia and the sandy promenades of Alicante, using punctual coastal trains.

Trip Duration 10 Days
Estimated Total €590
Daily Average ~€59/day
Travel Style backpacker
Itinerary route
  1. 1
    Barcelona 4 days
  2. 2
    Valencia 3 days

Intercity route legs

Barcelona → Valencia train • Approx 2h 45m 💡 Renfe Euromed coastal high-speed.
~€18.00
Valencia → Alicante train • Approx 1h 45m 💡 Direct Mediterranean train.
~€15.00

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Barcelona

Barcelona

Arrive and walk the Gothic Quarter and Born alleys.

Estimated day spending: €58.00
Day 2

Sagrada Família & Gaudí

Barcelona

Visit Sagrada Família and admire modernist facades on Passeig de Gràcia.

Estimated day spending: €62.00
Day 3

Park Güell & Gràcia

Barcelona

Park views over the Mediterranean and relaxed tapas in Gràcia.

Estimated day spending: €56.00
Day 4

Montjuïc & Coastal Views

Barcelona

Walk Montjuïc hill gardens and watch sunset over the harbor.

Estimated day spending: €55.00
Day 5

Euromed Train to Valencia

Valencia

Coastal rail to Valencia Joaquín Sorolla (2h 45m). Settle into Ruzafa.

Estimated day spending: €58.00
Day 6

Turia Park & Arts Complex

Valencia

Cycle the green riverbed park to the City of Arts and Sciences.

Estimated day spending: €55.00
Day 7

Historic Center & Authentic Paella

Valencia

Climb Serranos towers and enjoy lunchtime paella valenciana.

Estimated day spending: €57.00
Day 8

Regional Train to Alicante

Alicante

Euromed or Media Distancia train south to Alicante (1h 45m).

Estimated day spending: €54.00
Day 9

Santa Bárbara Castle & Santa Cruz

Alicante

Climb to the hilltop fortress for panoramas and explore whitewashed alleys.

Estimated day spending: €52.00
Day 10

Postiguet Beach & Departure

Alicante

Morning swim at Postiguet beach before the C6 airport bus.

Estimated day spending: €53.00

✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time

Skip Alicante to spend more time between Barcelona and Valencia if limited to 7 days.

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Barcelona to Valencia by Bus
Typical minimum €12.00, about €6.00 below this itinerary's stored leg estimate.
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