Tram and Ferrocarril de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV)
The Costa Blanca coastal railway and Tram system, Alicante to Denia

This Tram Routes Map shows the location of Stops, Lines& Price Zones. This diagramatic map is designed to be similar to the London Tube Map

The Tram Logo

The Ferrocarril de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV ) Logo

The Ferrocarril de la Generalitat Valenciana Diesel train)
    
Now Replaced by modern electric Trams, except ov line 9 Benidorm - Denia

The Tram / Ferrocarril de la Generalitat Valenciana ( FGV ) wa originally a local Narrow Gauge coastal railway for the Costa Blanca, running from Alicant (Alicante) to Denia via Benidorm and the other Costa Blanca resorts. Now the system is a tram network. A few diesel engines pull the tram coaches on the non electic section of line 9.

Overview of the Tram / Fgv Railway

The Tram is the modernised electrified section of the line that runs from central Alicant (Alicante) to Benidorm

Please NOTE :

• Inside the tram are illuminated signs which indicate the next stop, there is usually also a verbal announcement, a good chance to improve your pronunciation of Spanish towns.
• When on tram signal the driver you wish the tram to stop at the next stop - Press the Yellow Button, near the door - note The button and a sign in the carriage illuminates when this has been done.
• Press the Green button to open the doors
• A separate rail network from the FGV is the RENFE national railway who's trains run from a separate station connecting Alicante to the rest of Spain excluding the Costa Blanca north of Alicante which is covered by the FGV tram network. 

Alicant (Alicante) - Benidorm - Denia tram system runs on the small gauge railway track

• 30 minute service between Alicant (Alicante) and Benidorm
• Hourly service between Benidorm and Denia.n the old narrow gauge railway.

The Alicant (Alicante) - Denia line runs for 97 km along the northern coast of the province of Alicante and has 51 stations or stops

Tram in station

Tram interior

Adverts on Tram side

Tram Route Lines

  Line 1 Alicante Luceros - Benidorm

• Lines 1 & 3 was extended past Mercando to Luceros in June 2010
• Line 1 operates every 30 minutes from between Alicante-Luceros, via Alicante -Mercando and Benidorm.
• This train has limited stops in the Alicante suburbs between Mercando and Venta Lanuza.
  • Interchange stations between Lines 1, 3 & 4 are Mercado, Marq, La Isleta, Lucentum
  • Additional Interchange stations between Lines 1 & 3 are El Campello, Venta Lanuza
• Every other tram is timed to connect with the Benidorm - Denia Line 9 tram
• UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Line 1 & 3 are currently being extended beyond  Luceros to the Renfe station.

  Line 1 is shown as a Red Line on our Tram Map

  Tram Line 2 Alicante Mercando  - Sant Vincent del Raspeig

• Tram Line 2. Alicante Alicante Luceros - Mercado - Marq - then by more stations to University & San Vicente del Raspeig.
• This line is a local Alicante Line & has little interest for tourists.

  Tram Line 3 Alicante Luceros - Venta Lanuza

• Tram Line 3 uses the same track as Line1 but but stops at ALL stations. Line 1 is an express service after not stopping at most stations untill El Campello
• Trams are every 20 to 30 minutes as far as El Campello, and hourly beyond to Venta Lanuza
• Interchange stations between Lines 1, 3 & 4 are Mercado, Marq, La Isleta, Lucentum
• Additional Interchange stations between Lines 1 & 3 are El Campello, Venta Lanuza
• Line 3 is shown as a Yellow Line on our Tram Map

  Tram Line 4 Alicante Puerta del Mar - Playa de San Juan district

• Tram Line 4 Coastal Zone (Zona Costa) trams run every 30 minutes. When trams reach the rectangular loop they only run in an anticlockwise wise direction see details in the  List of Tram stations
• Interchange stations between Lines 1, 3 & 4 are Mercado, Marq, La Isleta, Lucentum

Line 4 Tram Map

  Tram Line 9 Benidorm - Denia

• Tram Line 9 is an hourly service between Benidorm and Denia.
• Change to Line 1 at Benidorm to head south

  Line 9 is shown as a Gray Line on our Line 9 Tram Map

List of Tram stations on Tram Line 1 and Tram Line 3

Tram Line 1 Every 30 min's

This is the express line & does not stop at several stations between Pla Barraques & Condomina inclusive

Tram Stations

Alicante Luceros. Underground Interchange. Lines 1, 2, 3 & 4

Alicante Mercado. Underground. Interchange. Lines 1, 2, 3 & 4

Central Alicante Marq. Underground. Interchange, Lines 1 2 3 4

Alicante Sangueta. Interchange. Lines 1, 3 4 5

La Isleta. Interchange. Lines 1, 3 4 5

     (This is the express line & does not stop at several stations between Pla Barraques & Condomina inclusive. Use Line 3 for these stations)

Lucentum

El Campello. Interchange. Lines 1 3

Venta Lanuza

Paradis

Vila Joiosa

Creueta

Costera Pastor

Hospital Vila

Hiper Finestrat

Terra Mitica

Benidorm

Continues to Denia on Line 9. Change at either of the 2 Benidorm Stations

Tram Stations and Tram stops in central Alicant (Alicante)

There are a 4 tram stations or halts and in central Alicant (Alicante)

  Mercado Tram Station - Underground

Tram Mercado Ticket Barriers

Mercado Tram Station Description

Mercado is spanish for market and the Central Market is 200 metre from the station

This was the main tram station in Alicante and very handy for the old town tourist attractions, This Modern underground tram station used to be the terminus of Line 1 & 3 but the next station Luceros opened in June 2010extending the line.

For years there have been plans to extend to the RENFE train station, the airport & south. Mabe someday with a better econamic future.

It's unique lobby, accessed from the Rambla, Calle San Vicente or direct entrance from the parking lot of Alfonso X El Sabio. The station has four escalators and two fixed and two high-capacity lifts, which communicate with a large lounge, two terraces, situated 20 meters deep.

From the lobby you will enter also an intermediate plant to be located in, in the future, the TRAM multipurpose room with capacity for 500 people.

Mercado Station had a budget close to 30 million euros.

Local Attractions.

• The Central Market
• Alicantes Shopping Area
• The Old Town located on the lower , but still steep, slopes of Mount Benacantil.
• A pleasant down hill walk to the Tourist Information office, Town Hall and Alicante Cathedral

Mercado Tram Station Location

At the junction of Rambla de Mendez Nunez & Av. de Jaime I, located underground with entrances located on either side of Av. de Jaime II

See location of Mercado Tram Station on our Tram Map

  Marq Tram Station - Underground

Tram Marq Station

Marq Tram Station Description

• Modern underground Tram Station with 2, 80 metre long platforms. The station was named after the nearby MARQ Archaeological Museum

• Tram Lines 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Entrances are located in the central circular plaza for Dr. Magro roundabout, which has a sunken open-air plaza of about 1500 square meters, and reached by ticket offices/machines located in the streets Doña Violante and Valero Bermejo. There is a lift to ensure accessibility to the station for people with reduced mobility.

Attractions, Useful Locations. near this Marq Tram stop

• MARQ Archaeological Museum
• The road and footpath up to Santa Barbara Castle. 
• Pedestrians wishing to use the lift to the castle should get of at Puerta del Mar tram stop on line 4

Marq Tram Station Location

See location of Marq Tram Station on our Tram Map

Luceros Tram Station - Underground 

Plaza de Luceros

Tram Station Description

• Luceros  is a modern underground Tram station, which opened in June 2010.
• Has 4 entrances, a lift and an area for shops.
  • The Lift is located on the Rounabout
• Above ground in thePlaza de Luceros there are terrace cafe / bars a pleasant place to relax and have a coffee if you have to wait for a tram.

Luceros Tram Station Location

Located underneath Plaza de Luceros,

Attractions, Useful Locations. near Luceros Tram stop

• Luceros Tram Station is the nearest tram stop to Alicante Railway Station.
• See location of Luceros Tram Station on our Tram Map

Alicante Railway Station  -

Alicante RENFE Train Station

The current nearest tram station is Luceros 450 metres away

 Puerto del Mar Tram Stop

Puerto del Mar Tram Stop Description

Puerto del Mar Tram Stop is the terminus stop on line 3 and is actually a stop rather than a station.

Nearby Attractions

• The beach - Playa del Postiguet
• The Harbour and Marina
• The Lift to the castle Castillo Santa Barbara. The lift is 250m along the promenade in the direction away from the marina. Cross the dual carage way at the traffic lights next to the Castillo bus stop shelter. More information Castle Lift
• The beautiful Alicante Promenade - Explanada de Espana
• Carbonell House (Casa Carbonell)
• Town Hall
• Alicante Cathedral San Nicolas Cathedral
• Santa Maria Basilica information

Location of Puerto del Mar Tram Stop

Located on the sea front where Postiguet beach meets Alicante harbour wall with the Melia Hotel on it.

See Location of Puerto del Mar Tram Stop on our Tram Map

 La Marina Tram Station

La Marina Tram station

La Marina Tram station Description

formerly La Marina was the headquarters and the main station for the Alicante-Benidorm-Denia Small gauge railway. Since then electric trams have replaced deisel trins

 La Marina Tram Station has a terrace bar/cafe

Nearby Attractions

• The far end of the beach - Playa del Postiguet
• The Lift to the castle - Castillo Santa Barbara Puerto del Mar Tram Stop is fractionally nearer

Location of La Marina Tram station

Located on the sea at the far end  of Postiguet beach. At the junction of Avenida de Denia and Avenida de Jovellanos

See Location of La Marina Tram station on our Tram Map

La Isleta & Lucentum Main Interchange Tram Stations

La Isleta & Lucentum are the Main Interchange stations. They are the only stations where you can change between the
three lines 1, 2 & 3

 El Campello Interchange Tram Station

Tram in El Campello Tram Station Tram on the left, FGV train on the right Click image for larger Photograph

El Campello is an .Interchange Tram Station allowing passengers to change between Lines 1 & 3

The journey time El Campello to Alicante Mercado station is

• 25 minutes on line 1
• 28 minutes on line 3

See location of El Campello Tram Station on our Tram Map

Benidorm Tram Stations

The tram station is in on C. de l'Estacióhe  a side street off Avinguda De Beniarda, just under 2km inland of Benidorm old town.

Benidorm Intermodal Tram Station

• The most popular Tram Station for Benidorm because it is on a 160m walk from Benidorms Bus Station

Terra Mitica Tram Station

• The Tram stop is located south of Terra Mitica Theme Park and is  a 2.8km walk, approv 15 minutes

Buses to / from the FGV Tram Station

Bus Route 1

The bus stop is just outside the station slightly to the right. The stop is in a one way street so the same stop and bus is used by passengers coming from or going to central Benidorm.

Benidorm Guide

Benidorm Intermodal Tram Station

• Started on 31 July 2018
• Located 120m south of Benidorm Bus Station
• Interchange Station Between:
  • Line L1 to Alicante
  • Line L9 to Denia

Denia Tram Station

Denia is the northern terminus of Tram Line 9 and run south via several stations to Benidorm. To contiue south you must change to Line 1

Getting to Tram stop for FGV Railway to Northern Costa Blanca, Benidorm and Denia from Airport:

Taxi

Taxis are cheaper than UK prices

Bus

Buses to near the Tram stop

C 6 from the Airport to the bus station (Estacion Autobus) (about 45 min's)

The rail station is about 1km away so take a taxi if you have luggage.

Night Trams (El Tramnochador)

Night trains (El Tramnochador meaning Tram Night Owl) run Thursdays Fridays & Saturday nights in July, August and early to mid September.

The main nightlife areas are:

• Alicante, Campello, Beach of San Juan discotheques
• There are around 11 trams through the night between
  • Alicante Puerta de Mar & El Campello and a further 11 between
  • Alicante Puerta de Mar & AV. NACIONES .
• Benidorm only 2 trams continue to Benidorm

Timetable

Download PDF Timetables

Fare Price & Fare Concessions

Fare prices are reasonable and discount Concessions are available for:

• EU Pensioners including Uk - 65 year old and over - Must show passport to prove age

Lemon Express

The lemon Express used to use very old railway carriages for it's journey between Benidorm & Gato de Gordos FGV railway tourist train attraction has been taken out of service.  Although the same journey can be made on the modern comfy trams

RENFE national railway network. Costa Blanca to the rest of Spain by train

For rail transport to the rest of Spain use the RENFE national railway network. RENFE stations in the area are at Alicante, Cartagena, Dullera, Murcia, Valencia and Xatiua

Alicante has 2 RENFE stations

Estacion F.C. de Madrid
Estacion de Murcia

Note Most of the Costa Brava, including Benidorm is by passed by the RENFE national railway.

The Euromed (plus other slower trains)

Connects Barcelona, Valencia and Alicante

Barcelona to Valencia takes under 3 hours.
Barcelona to Alicante about 4hr 45min.

This line goes goes inland and bye passes Benidorm and Costa Blanca

Adult return fares to Valencia from € 53.60
Adult return fares to Alicante from € 68.80