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Spain by train
Travel by train to Spain’s Mediterranean coast, historic cities and impressive landscapes. Spain is faster and more comfortable to reach by rail than many travellers expect, with some of Europe’s most punctual and comfortable high-speed trains. Highlights include northern Spain, Andalusia and classic routes such as Barcelona – Madrid, Madrid – Seville and Barcelona – Valencia.
Spain by train can be booked in two ways:
- Separate train tickets to and within Spain
- Fully organised rail tours and city breaks with train and hotel included
On this page, you will find both options clearly explained.
Train tickets to and within Spain
With HappyRail, you can book train tickets to and within Spain online. Since 2002, we have specialised in international rail travel and work with more than 60 European railway operators, including Renfe, AVE, Iryo, SNCF and Eurostar.
- Spanish train operators in one booking platform, including Renfe, AVE and Iryo
- International TGV services to Spain, including Paris – Barcelona
- Current fares and availability with no booking fees
- Book your journey to Spanish destinations in one reservation
- Compare high-speed trains such as AVE and Iryo, including Madrid – Barcelona
- Choose your own seat via seat maps on reservable trains in Spain
- Interrail reservations for Renfe and TGV services to Spain
In short: book train tickets to and within Spain in one place, from international TGV services to AVE, Iryo and domestic Spanish trains.
Start booking in the international train planner
Organised rail tours and city breaks in Spain
HappyRail also offers fully organised rail tours, city breaks and rail holidays in Spain, with train tickets, reservations and carefully selected hotels arranged in advance.
- Fully organised rail tours across Spain
- City breaks and rail holidays by train
- Train tickets and reservations arranged in advance
- Hotels within walking distance of the station
- Logical itineraries with no need to arrange everything locally
- Clear travel documents before departure
- Support during your journey
HappyRail offers both separate train tickets and complete rail holidays to and within Spain.
Travelling to Spain by train
Spain has an excellent rail network, including one of Europe’s most extensive high-speed networks. The AVE is Spain’s flagship high-speed train, linking major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Córdoba, Valencia and Zaragoza.
Madrid – Barcelona, once a long rail journey, now takes around 2.5 hours by high-speed train. Spain’s high-speed network extends from the north-west of the country to Andalusia in the south.
How to book cheaper train tickets to Spain
Book as early as possible for the best chance of lower fares. Spanish train prices vary by route, travel date, availability and ticket flexibility.
- Book early
- Travel outside peak times where possible
- Compare Renfe, AVE and Iryo services
- Use Interrail where it offers better value
- Request group fares for larger groups
Popular train routes to and within Spain
Popular international routes include Amsterdam – Paris, Paris – Barcelona and connections via Hendaye for San Sebastián and northern Spain.
Popular domestic routes include Barcelona – Madrid, Madrid – Seville, Madrid – Granada, Barcelona – Valencia, Madrid – Salamanca, Seville – Córdoba, Bilbao – San Sebastián, Madrid – Segovia, Valencia – Alicante and Madrid – Toledo.
Scenic train routes in Spain
Spain offers many beautiful railway journeys, from coastal routes to historic inland lines.
- Barcelona – Valencia: along the Mediterranean coast and through orange groves
- Madrid – Salamanca: through the historic landscapes of Castile
- Seville – Córdoba: through the heart of Andalusia
- Bilbao – San Sebastián: along the rugged Bay of Biscay coast
- Madrid – Segovia: to the city famous for its Roman aqueduct
- Barcelona – Girona: through the Catalan countryside
- Valencia – Alicante: along the Costa Blanca
- Madrid – Toledo: to the historic city of three cultures
Famous trains in Spain
AVE
Spain’s high-speed train, connecting cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Córdoba, Valencia and Zaragoza.
Iryo
A modern high-speed train operator on selected Spanish routes, including Madrid – Barcelona.
La Robla
A historic rail journey through northern Spain with modern comfort.
Al Andalus
A luxury train combining rail travel with the romance of southern Spain.
El Transcantábrico
A luxury train journey along Spain’s green northern coast.
Popular destinations in Spain by train
Barcelona
Modernist architecture, Catalan culture and Mediterranean atmosphere.
Madrid
Spain’s capital, with royal palaces, museums and excellent high-speed rail connections.
Seville
Flamenco, tapas and Andalusian charm.
Granada
Home to the Alhambra and rich Moorish history.
Valencia
Paella, beaches and the City of Arts and Sciences.
Bilbao
Modern art, Basque culture and the Guggenheim Museum.
San Sebastián
A coastal city known for La Concha beach and excellent food.
Córdoba
Famous for the Mezquita, one of Spain’s most remarkable historic buildings.
More rail holidays in Europe
Paris – Barcelona by direct TGV
Northern Spain: unique narrow-gauge railways
AVE high-speed trains between Spain’s major cities
Travel by train to Spain’s Mediterranean coast, historic cities and impressive landscapes. Spain is faster and more comfortable to reach by rail than many travellers expect, with some of Europe’s most punctual and comfortable high-speed trains. Highlights include northern Spain, Andalusia and classic routes such as Barcelona – Madrid, Madrid – Seville and Barcelona – Valencia.
Spain by train can be booked in two ways:
- Separate train tickets to and within Spain
- Fully organised rail tours and city breaks with train and hotel included
On this page, you will find both options clearly explained.
Train tickets to and within Spain
With HappyRail, you can book train tickets to and within Spain online. Since 2002, we have specialised in international rail travel and work with more than 60 European railway operators, including Renfe, AVE, Iryo, SNCF and Eurostar.
- Spanish train operators in one booking platform, including Renfe, AVE and Iryo
- International TGV services to Spain, including Paris – Barcelona
- Current fares and availability with no booking fees
- Book your journey to Spanish destinations in one reservation
- Compare high-speed trains such as AVE and Iryo, including Madrid – Barcelona
- Choose your own seat via seat maps on reservable trains in Spain
- Interrail reservations for Renfe and TGV services to Spain
In short: book train tickets to and within Spain in one place, from international TGV services to AVE, Iryo and domestic Spanish trains.
Start booking in the international train planner
Organised rail tours and city breaks in Spain
HappyRail also offers fully organised rail tours, city breaks and rail holidays in Spain, with train tickets, reservations and carefully selected hotels arranged in advance.
- Fully organised rail tours across Spain
- City breaks and rail holidays by train
- Train tickets and reservations arranged in advance
- Hotels within walking distance of the station
- Logical itineraries with no need to arrange everything locally
- Clear travel documents before departure
- Support during your journey
HappyRail offers both separate train tickets and complete rail holidays to and within Spain.
Travelling to Spain by train
Spain has an excellent rail network, including one of Europe’s most extensive high-speed networks. The AVE is Spain’s flagship high-speed train, linking major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Córdoba, Valencia and Zaragoza.
Madrid – Barcelona, once a long rail journey, now takes around 2.5 hours by high-speed train. Spain’s high-speed network extends from the north-west of the country to Andalusia in the south.
How to book cheaper train tickets to Spain
Book as early as possible for the best chance of lower fares. Spanish train prices vary by route, travel date, availability and ticket flexibility.
- Book early
- Travel outside peak times where possible
- Compare Renfe, AVE and Iryo services
- Use Interrail where it offers better value
- Request group fares for larger groups
Popular train routes to and within Spain
Popular international routes include Amsterdam – Paris, Paris – Barcelona and connections via Hendaye for San Sebastián and northern Spain.
Popular domestic routes include Barcelona – Madrid, Madrid – Seville, Madrid – Granada, Barcelona – Valencia, Madrid – Salamanca, Seville – Córdoba, Bilbao – San Sebastián, Madrid – Segovia, Valencia – Alicante and Madrid – Toledo.
Scenic train routes in Spain
Spain offers many beautiful railway journeys, from coastal routes to historic inland lines.
- Barcelona – Valencia: along the Mediterranean coast and through orange groves
- Madrid – Salamanca: through the historic landscapes of Castile
- Seville – Córdoba: through the heart of Andalusia
- Bilbao – San Sebastián: along the rugged Bay of Biscay coast
- Madrid – Segovia: to the city famous for its Roman aqueduct
- Barcelona – Girona: through the Catalan countryside
- Valencia – Alicante: along the Costa Blanca
- Madrid – Toledo: to the historic city of three cultures
Famous trains in Spain
AVE
Spain’s high-speed train, connecting cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Córdoba, Valencia and Zaragoza.
Iryo
A modern high-speed train operator on selected Spanish routes, including Madrid – Barcelona.
La Robla
A historic rail journey through northern Spain with modern comfort.
Al Andalus
A luxury train combining rail travel with the romance of southern Spain.
El Transcantábrico
A luxury train journey along Spain’s green northern coast.
Popular destinations in Spain by train
Barcelona
Modernist architecture, Catalan culture and Mediterranean atmosphere.
Madrid
Spain’s capital, with royal palaces, museums and excellent high-speed rail connections.
Seville
Flamenco, tapas and Andalusian charm.
Granada
Home to the Alhambra and rich Moorish history.
Valencia
Paella, beaches and the City of Arts and Sciences.
Bilbao
Modern art, Basque culture and the Guggenheim Museum.
San Sebastián
A coastal city known for La Concha beach and excellent food.
Córdoba
Famous for the Mezquita, one of Spain’s most remarkable historic buildings.
More rail holidays in Europe
Paris – Barcelona by direct TGV
Northern Spain: unique narrow-gauge railways
AVE high-speed trains between Spain’s major cities
