Embark on an unforgettable adventure from London to Casablanca, combining the charm of train travel with a scenic ferry crossing. This guide provides a detailed itinerary, ticket information, and helpful tips to make your journey smooth and enjoyable.
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Step-by-Step Journey
1. London to Paris via Eurostar
The fastest way to travel from London to Paris is by Eurostar train, with a journey time of approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Up to 18 daily services are available.
- Tickets: You can buy cheap train tickets from 44 EUR.
- Eurostar Standard: Tickets are exchangeable and refundable. Two large items of baggage and a small daypack/handbag are allowed. Free Wi-Fi is available.
- Eurostar Premier: In addition to the above, you have access to an exclusive lounge at London, Paris and Brussels railway stations. Priority boarding gates. And a fine meal and drinks served at your seat. You can also take three large bags with you.
- Alternative: If you want to travel more cheaply, you can travel by bus. The journey takes much longer at around nine hours. But the tickets are much cheaper, starting from 23 EUR. Companies like Flixbus offer several bus connections a day, including overnight trips.
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2. Paris to Barcelona by TGV
To travel from Paris to Barcelona, the fastest option is by direct TGV high-speed train. There are two direct trains with a journey time of about 6.5 hours. Train tickets are available from 49 EUR. The direct night train does not exist anymore. To travel overnight, travel first by night train from Paris to Latour de Carol (ticket via our booking links). There you change to a local train directly to Barcelona. The so called "Rodalies Barcelona" costs 12 EUR.
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3. Barcelona to Algeciras via Madrid
Travel from Barcelona to Algeciras with a change of trains in Madrid. The total journey time is approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes. Travel first by AVE high-speed-train from Barcelona to Madrid with a journey time of 3 hours. At the railway station "Madrid Atocha" you change to an Altaria train in direction of Algeciras. The journey time from Madrid to Algeciras is 5:30 hours. The ticket fares start from 50 EUR. The departure train station is "Barcelona Sants".
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4. Algeciras to Tangier Med by Ferry
To travel by train and ferry from Spain to Morocco, first travel by train to Algeciras. There you change to the ferry to Tangier Med. The journey time is about 90 minutes. In Tangier Med (port of Tangier) take the bus to Tangier Ville (the railway station of Tangier). You have to buy three tickets through the given booking links.
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5. Tangier to Casablanca by Train
Travel from Tangier to Casablanca by direct train. The journey time is 2 hours and 10 minutes. Train tickets are available from 9 EUR (99 MAD). The departure train station is "Tanger Ville".
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Summary of Travel Times and Estimated Costs
Here is a summary of the journey, including estimated travel times and starting prices:
| Leg | Mode of Transport | Duration | Estimated Cost (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| London to Paris | Eurostar Train | 2h 15m | 44+ |
| Paris to Barcelona | TGV Train | 6h 30m | 49+ |
| Barcelona to Algeciras | AVE + Altaria Train | 10h 30m | 50+ |
| Algeciras to Tangier Med | Ferry | 1h 30m | Variable |
| Tangier to Casablanca | Train | 2h 10m | 9+ |
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