Planes are faster and cheaper, but a flight trip Copenhagen – Barcelona – Copenhagen costs 1020 Kg Co2, while the same trip by train costs only 149,2 Kg Co₂ ¹. 

Are you wondering what 1020 Kg Co₂ are equivalent to? Check: http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/calculator.html

How to travel by train to Barcelona from Copenhagen (return)

You can start booking the train for Copenhagen – Paris through http://www.bahn.de/i/view/DNK/da/index.shtml, it includes the City Night Line train which offers the chance to book “a bed” (private or shared for singles or families, with or without breakfast).

Next, it’s possible to book the Paris – Barcelona leg of the trip through www.elipsos.com the elipsos trains are hotel-trains that offer different services on board depending on the class you chose to travel in.

The Copenhagen – Barcelona train trip takes around 26 hrs. So, check 10:10 tips for a happy train trip http://www.1010global.org/uk/travel-month-ten-top-train-travel-tips

How to travel by train within Spain from Barcelona

Barcelona’s Sants train station provides the best options for travelling within the country because you can chose between: fast trains that run long distances (during day or night time), medium distance trains and close distance trains. From Barcelona you can book a train ticket to almost anywhere in Spain.

To book tickets visit: http://www.renfe.com/ available in 7 languages.

Climate friendly destinations in Spain

To drop your carbon emissions even more (avoiding hotels) book a place to stay through: https://www.airbnb.dk/. You will be also droping your accomodation expenses quite a bit!

Our contact in Spain recommends a one-day-tour to Delta del Ebre a beautiful and endangered protected area near Barcelona, for more information on how to visit go to http://www.turismedeltebre.com/uk/deltebre.html.

Tour Barcelona: Lady Adventurer travel magazine and 10:10 member has a low carbon suggestion which features: beaches, Gaudi, bikes, eating local and organic! http://www.ladyadventurer.co.uk/page/1/Bicycles+beaches+and+Gaudis+House+of+Bones+-+Barcelona+Spain/188

More destinations options in Spain can be found through  http://www.responsibletravel.com/ a site that searches only among social and environmentally friendly destinations, they have a clear low carbon policy.

Eating low carbon

The best way to eat low carbon and healthy is to go for the local produce, in Barcelona you can find good, fresh, healthy options at local markets such us the Boquería market http://www.boqueria.info/, here you can also experience spanish culture at it's best without any queues or prepared performances!

Go to Spain, keep it low-carbon, low-expenses and share your experience!

Happy Holidays!