Transport
By plane:
There is a local airport close to Castellón: Castellón airport (https://www.aerocas.com/en). There are buses and taxis to and from the city centre to the airport (approximately 15 minutes).
You can also choose:
- Valencia airport, which can be reached by metro and train (http://www.aena.es/en/valencia-airport/index.html)
- Prat Airport, near Barcelona (www.aena.es/en/barcelona-airport/index.html)
- Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez Airport (http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-airport/index.html)
You will find information about transport to and from the airport on the Airports’ websites.
By train (RENFE):
From Valencia: Valencia – Castellón (Rodalies/Cercanías): approximate journey time: up to 1h 30’ (trains run every 30’ everyday). If you choose this option, you can find the train schedule here (select Valencia Nord and Castellón de la Plana).
- From Barcelona: Barcelona-Castellón (Euromed, Intercity): approximate journey time: between 2h and 2h 30’ (several daily trains).
- From Madrid:
- Madrid-Castellón (AVE): approximate journey time: 3h (daily trains)
- Madrid-Valencia (AVE, AVLO, IRYO, OUIGO) and then take Cercanías to Castellón (daily trains). Approximate journey time until Valencia: 2h. If you choose this option, AVE & IRYO include Cercanías in their price.
You can find more information and buy your tickets at www.renfe.es, https://iryo.eu/es/home and https://www.ouigo.com/es/.
By car:
The N-340 road, the A7 dual carriageway and the AP7 motorway link Castellón with the rest of Spain.
- Valencia – Castellón (65km): 1h
- Barcelona-Castellón: (285km): 2h30 min.
- Madrid-Castellón (432km): 4h 30 min.
- Alicante-Castellón: (265km): 2h 30 min.
By bus:
There are bus routes that connect the city with other Spanish cities:
- From Barcelona with ALSA (https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home) (buses directly from the airport)
- From Madrid with Avanza (www.avanzabus.com)
You have already arrived in Castelló. Now, how do you get to the UJI?
Because the UJI is close to the city of Castelló and to the bus and train station, the urban layout of this part of the city, along with the wide range of means of transport available, allow you to choose between reaching the campus by public transport, by bike or by enjoying a nice walk.
TRAM
The tramway connects the train and bus station with the campus of UJI every seven minutes. The TRAM is a means of electric transport, comfortable, efficient, and sustainable, which has modified the travel habits of the university community.
Tickets can be purchased directly in the TRAM.
More information:
BUS
The Universitat Jaume I is connected to different areas of the city through four bus lines (L10, L11, L12, and L15). Most of them have a bus stop at the train and bus station.
Tickets can be purchased on the bus.
More information:
TAXI
If you are planning to stay in the nearby coast town of Benicàssim, you will need to take a taxi to the campus, as there are no direct tram or bus connections.
- Radio Taxi Castellón:
- +34 964 23 74 74
- https://www.radiotaxicastellon.com
- Su Taxi Castellón:
- +34 964 10 11 01
- https://www.sutaxicastellon.com
- Eco Taxi Castellón:
- +34 964 20 20 12
- https://www.taxiencastellon.com
Note that Uber and Cabify do not operate in Castellón.
ON FOOT
The short distance that separates the campus from the train and bus stations allows you to get to UJI on foot in just 15 minutes, and in about 25 minutes if you come from the city center. The avenue that connects the university with the city has wide sidewalks and an independent bike lane.
BIKE
If you prefer cycling, a bike rental service is also available. You can rent a bike for just 2 euros for 24 hours with Bicicas.
To use this service, you need to download the Bicicas app, register, and then use a QR code to unlock a bike from one of their stations. Please remember to return the bike to one of their designated bike parking areas.
More information here: https://www.bicicas.es/como-empezar
CAR
If you want to get to the University with your car, on campus you have large free parking areas.