Trip vs trip

Andalucia by Rail vs Train journey Bilbao to Valencia

Two ways to do a similar journey. Every number below is from the operators' own published details, verified on the dates shown on each trip page.

	Andalucia by Rail Cox & Kings	Train journey Bilbao to Valencia railtour suisse
Duration	7 days	7 days
From price	$2,531	$967
Price per day	$362	$138
Rail share	29%	29%
Pace	relaxed	relaxed
Comfort	premium	classic
Guiding	The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative	Self-guided rail tour
Countries	Spain	Spain
Named trains	,	Long-distance train, AVE high-speed train
Nights on board	no	no

Which one, honestly

For value: Train journey Bilbao to Valencia costs the least per day here: $138 against $362 (Andalucia by Rail).
For time on the train: Andalucia by Rail spends the most of the trip on rails: 29% rail share, against 29% (Train journey Bilbao to Valencia).
For support level: Train journey Bilbao to Valencia is escorted; Train journey Bilbao to Valencia runs independently, so you set the daily plan.

Each day in Seville, Córdoba and Granada is left at leisure with no guided activities included as standard; an English-speaking local representative is available only if requested.
Entrance fees and local guides are included only 'where applicable', so some sights, such as the Alhambra in Granada, may need to be booked and paid for separately; the evidence recommends booking Alhambra tickets in advance due to limited availability.
The evidence lists no current departure dates for this tour.

This is a self-guided tour: travelers make their own way to Bilbao at the start and arrange their own return or onward travel at the end, with no escort on the rail journeys or in the cities.
No current departure dates are listed in the evidence; confirm exact travel dates and seasonal availability with Railtour Suisse before booking.