General

The main domestic high speed route runs from Barcelona via Madrid to Seville and Malaga. Trains along this route operate every hour or even more frequent. 

Most big cities in Spain are connected by 3 to 6 daily AVE or Alvia-trains over the ever-expanding high speed network.  For all domestic high-speed services there is a check-in with luggage check at all stations.

Routes

Examples:

• Barcelona to Madrid | Madrid to Barcelona
• Seville to Madrid | Madrid to Seville
• Cordoba to Madrid | Madrid to Cordoba

Turista class

• Comfortable seats
• Power points at each seat
• Reservation included

Turista Plus Class

• Reservation included
• Comfortable leather seats
• Quiet atmosphere
• All seats have power points 
  

Preferente Class

• Reservation included
• Comfortable leather seats
• Quiet atmosphere
• All seats have power points 
• Included meal and drinks on Monday to Friday on AVE and EuroMed-service.

Catering

Bar coach on all services with drinks, snacks and simple meals. 

Wifi

Not available.

Power sockets  

At all seats.

Children

Children up to 11 years travel half price.

Dogs

Dogs are taken as long they are on a leash and wear a muzzle. Dogs carried in a bench or bag travel for free, bigger dogs pay a quater of the fare of an adult.

Luggage

No luggage limit on board of AVE-trains. Small luggage can be stowed in the overhead luggage racks or under your seat, for larger cases there are luggage racks in the compartments and near the outside doors. 

Boarding

There is a check-in and x-ray of your luggage at all AVE-stations. Be at the station at least 20 minutes before departure.

Discount cards

People over 60 years can buy a Tarjeta Dorada locally, which gives 25% to 40% over the full fare.

Interrail / Eurail 

Interrail and Eurail are accepted on all AVE-services. Reservation is compulsory and the supplement is €10 for Turista and €25 in Preferente-class.

Groups 

For groups from 6 persons we offer special group fare, see Group travel by train.

Business

The Preferente class onboard AVE-trains offers a comfortable and quiet working sphere.  The AVE-lounge on Spanish stations is open for all Preferente-class passengers (except Promo-fares). More information: Business travel by train.

At the station

Note the check-in at the Spanish train stations (see above). 

How to book cheap train tickets in Spain? 

• Book as early as possibe, tickets are available 2 months in advance
• Avoid trains during rush hour
• Be aware that first class tickets are sometimes cheaper than second class tickets
  
  
• Trains in Spain - Find & Book Train Tickets

Renfe

• National railways  in Spain 
• All major routes, like Barcelona to Madrid and Seville to Madrid
• High speed trains like the AVE
  
  
• Renfe - National Railways - More info

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