Access and Transport

How to arrive to Castelló

The most convenient way to get to Castelló and the Universitat Jaume I from abroad is by plane to Valencia (65 km). Other options are to arrive in plane to Barcelona (285 km) and Madrid (415 km) and then by train to Castelló railway station, or, if there is a connection, to arrive in plane to Castelló Airport (33 km).

The railways system in Spain is run by the state owned company RENFE



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.

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. The metro station corresponding with railway station is called Xativa.

Once at the Estació del Nord, take a local train (called "Cercanías") to Castelló (line C6). There are several automatic machines in the hall where you can buy your ticket. There are local trains from Valencia to Castelló every 30 minutes (around 4 euros). It takes 1 hour to arrive to Castelló from Valencia.

You can check express trains timetable to Castelló from Madrid, Valencia or Barcelona in RENFE.

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 bridge 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 Castelló. Express trains to Castelló depart every two hours (more or less).

Madrid

All flights arrive at Barajas International Airport. All flights arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas International Airport.

The most convenient trip is Madrid-Valencia-Castelló 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).

From Madrid (PUERTA ATOCHA) there are only two daily trains which go directly to Castelló. However, there are more frequent connections to Valencia. From here you can take a local train to Castelló (every half hour).

Castelló

The airport is located in the centre of Castelló province. It has direct transport links to the major routes running through eastern Spain.

There is a direct bus service Castelló Airport-Castelló City that operates in relation to flights. It connects the airport with the bus station in Castellón, which is next to the railway station. The price per way is 12 €, and tickets can be purchased here.



Coming by car

Universitat Jaume I is located outside Castelló. Leave the motorway A7 in CASTELLÓ NORTE (exit 46) or CASTELLÓ SUR (exit 47). If you take exit 46 (CASTELLÓ NORTE) you must then take the N-340 towards Valencia until the railway station. Turn right following the signals Universitat Jaume I.

From CASTELLÓ SUR, follow to CASTELLÓ SUR until the first traffic circle, then turn left and follow the signals Universitat Jaume I.



Once in Castelló: How to reach UJI

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 signpost with the word "UNIVERSITAT" so you can see this map of CAMPUS.

Also, from the Castelló train Station (In Paseo de Morella) a TRAM goes every 10 min to Universitat Jaume I. The University is located outside Castelló, 25 minutes walking from the railway station.