Trains from Barcelona to Paris?

Paris and Barcelona vs Paris and Rome vs Barcelona and Seville?

• Im planning on going to Europe for 2 weeks next march or April, and I want to do at least 2 cities a week in each, but I cant decide on which 2 cities! Ive narrowed it down to Paris ...show more

• Answer:

  You really can't go wrong with any of these options. If it were my trip, I would go to Paris and Rome because they're have plenty of things to keep you occupied for a week each plus a lot of possibilities for day trips. This should really be decided by your interests though. Rather your $4000 is enough for two weeks depends on the types of places you stay and what you see/do/eat; it should be adequate for most people for a two week trip. People who backpack generally can get by for $100 per day staying in cheap hostels and carefully watching their budget (not including airfare). However, if you stay in hotels, it will cost you more. I usually spend 100 to 150 euro a night for a hotel just for myself, but there are usually cheaper options. Here are some resources that can help you plan and check options and current prices for your trip (expect prices in the future to rise): http://www.kayak.com/ - airfares & hotels; the explore function is useful for finding the less expensive places to fly into from your starting point. http://www.skyscanner.it/ - particularly good for budget flights within Europe, but you can also use everywhere as a destination to do something like the explore option on Kayak. You may not need the airfares, but you can compare to the cost of the trains to get around. this one may be more useful for you. http://www.seat61.com/ - a great train site with details about railpasses. It can be cheaper to buy individual tickets than passes. This site will tell you how to determine whether you're better off with a railpass or individual tickets or some combination for your trip. It also details how to use the pass and what to avoid to get the best use out of a pass. Most high speed, international and night trains require reservations and will require you to pay a supplement when you use a railpass. You need to be aware that a railpass is almost always more expensive for trains here in some places like Italy and Spain. . http://www.venere.com/ - hotels/B&Bs - prices for the same hotel can vary hugely depending on the season and what local events are going on. http://www.hostelbookers.com/ - hostels. http://www.monasterystays.com/ - monasteries & convents that offer accommodations You can also look into camping or couch surfing as cheaper alternatives for accommodations. http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.ht... - festivals, exhibitions and events http://www.backpackeurope.com/ - information & advice For sightseeing prices: check the websites for entrance fees for the museums & galleries you're interested in. I spend anywhere between nothing and 40 euro a day depending on exactly what I go to see when out exploring. For food, I spend around 25 to 50 euro for a meal, but you can eat for less. A pizza is 8 to 13 euro and a panino or wrap is around 3 to 6.50 euro in many places. You can often get food at festivals at a relatively low price. You can also shop in the markets and put some meals together for yourselves.When I travel, I like to try the local specialties and the good restaurants.