It is important to mention that this pass is only valid for 1 month after the first trip. You can buy it in advance as it is valid for 6 months from the date of purchase. You must also be aware that the pass does not include seat reservation.
Purchasing the Renfe pass is an economic option if you intend to travel a lot during your vacation in Spain. Spain in-depth: plan your trip. High Speed train in Spain and railway network. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on whatsapp. Share on email. High Speed train in spain and railway network. How to book trains in Spain? Omio Book now. Check Prices. Does it make sense to take the train from Madrid to Barcelona?
If you live in Europe, you can buy a one-country Interrail pass for Spain, see the Interrail pass guide , if you live outside Europe you can buy a one-country Eurail pass for Spain, see the Eurail pass guide. In addition, the reservations can't be made online, only at stations when you get to Spain. Renfe's Spain Pass The Renfe Spain Pass includes all reservations, there are no hidden fees, and no quotas - if there are empty seats on the train, you're entitled to get one with your Spain Pass.
With Renfe's Spain Pass it's all included, reservations are free. You have up to 6 months to make your first trip after you buy the pass, then one month to use the remaining trips after that first trip. You can buy a Spain pass online at www. You can also buy in plain English and with no payment card problems at www. The pass is emailed to you. If you live in the UK, you can also buy a Spain Pass by phone and make any associated reservations by calling www.
How to make reservations with a Renfe Spain Pass You can make reservations to go with a Spain pass at stations as you go, or in theory online at www. I used to know how this could be done at www. But after Renfe changed its website in it's now impossible to work out how or where you can do this online. I recommend giving up and making reservations in person at stations in Spain, or if you insist on pre-booking, forget buying a Renfe pass, just buy normal tickets.
Back to top. The cheapest fare, only for travel in Standard class. A semi-flexible fare, with this you can choose between Elige to get a 2nd Class seat or for a higher price, Elige Confort to get a 1st class seat. Access to Sala Club lounges at major stations.
Changeable without any fee, refundable for a minimal fee. Reservation is compulsory, and all trains have a cafe-bar. AVEs are now being fitted with free WiFi.
AVE trains come in various types. All aboard! All AVE trains have a cafe-bar serving drinks and snacks, or you feel free to bring your own food, wine or beer on board. This is an S cafe-bar. They consist of little articulated coaches built by the Talgo company sandwiched between two duck-billed power cars. All Alvia trains have a cafe-bar. An Alvia train at Barcelona Franca. It's a type S nick-named patito or little duck , for obvious reasons! Standard 2nd class seats on an Alvia train Comfort 1st class seats on a EuroMed train.
Intercity formerly Altaria trains Little articulated trains built by the Talgo company and hauled by a separate locomotive, they have adjustable axles so they can run at up to mph on the high-speed AVE lines which are standard European gauge then go though a gauge-changing shed to emerge on traditional Spanish broad gauge to complete their journey on the classic network.
All Intercity trains have a cafe-bar. Comfort 1st class. Standard 2nd class seating An Altaria now Intercity train at Algeciras, about to leave for Madrid Option 1, buy at www.
There's a small booking fee. Unlike Renfe's own site it's in plain English without any of Renfe. Anyone from any country can use Raileurope. Who are Raileurope. Important: If you have a baby or infant, remember to add them as a child and enter their age, they'll still go free but will get the free infant ticket which is now necessary in Spain. Both charge a small booking fee. Who are Thetrainline. If you'd rather pay in USD, use www. This is a US-based agency which also links directly to the Renfe ticketing system to sell the same trains as Renfe.
They add a small mark-up, but it's easy to use in plain English and it avoids the English translation and credit card acceptance problems people can experience with Renfe. You can of course buy tickets direct from Spanish Railways at www. Unfortunately, Renfe. It's very fiddly to use. Pretty much the only reasons to battle with renfe.
However, www. Then cancel the ones you don't need and pay for those you do. If you want to try using Renfe. It frustrates many people, though I have to say it has always worked fine with my own credit card and it now also accepts PayPal. So if you want a quick and easy transaction, use www. Option 5: Buy by phone in the UK on Buying online is cheapest, but if you don't mind paying a phone booking fee you can also buy Spanish train tickets by phone with one of Renfe's UK agents:.
Unfortunately, UK agency Spanish Rail www. Spanish train bookings usually open 60 days ahead , AVEs may open up to 90 days ahead.
You can't book before reservations open! The 60 days isn't exact, Renfe loads trains in blocks of dates as and when it feels like it, often less than 60 days, sometimes more, and sometimes certain trains appear on the system before others. If you don't see the whole complete train service you're expecting to see, and it's over a month before departure, the chances are that not all trains have been loaded yet, so wait a bit!
If you see Train blocked in the search results it means that date or train hasn't opened for booking. Renfe are also usually late opening reservations for dates after the twice-yearly timetable change in mid-June and mid-December. There are several alternatives to Renfe. All these sites link directly to Renfe's ticketing system to sell the same trains with the same fares and the same print-at-home tickets although they can't sell Mesa fares.
Renfe now also accepts PayPal. OK, so go to www. It's worth registering before you start to book - because if you have any problems receiving your. When you opt to take these trains you'll be eligible for discounts on cultural visits, and you'll also be able to see some of the country's most important tourist destinations in record time.
Visitors are highly recommended to make the most of this service. If you like this style of travel, you're sure to be interested in the various destinations on the high-speed train network: a mode of transport that is fast, safe and sustainable, and in which the journey itself becomes part of a unique experience. You'll be able to explore at length a vast heritage featuring all the historic, cultural, culinary and leisure attractions of a country that is guaranteed to capture your heart. Below is a list of all the lines available depending on where you want to travel.
You can also check them on this map. Journey: By train. Madrid-Seville line Journey time: around 2 hours and 30 minutes. Madrid , the capital of Spain, is connected by high-speed train with Seville, in the very heart of Andalusia. In around two and a half hours you can go from the most famous monuments in cosmopolitan Madrid —such as the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum— to enjoy the culinary delights and the charm of Seville's most beautiful sites, like the towers of the Giralda and Torre del Oro.
There are several stops on the way. Barcelona - Seville line Journey time: from 5 hours and 30 minutes. Imagine the possibilities!
Valencia - Seville line Journey time: from 4 hours. This connection enables you to travel between these two important tourist destinations in around four hours.
Madrid-Malaga line Journey time: from 2 hours and 40 minutes. Renfe the company that operates the AVE offers promotions such as reduced-rate visits to one of the most famous museums in Malaga —the Picasso Museum— on presentation of your train ticket. During the ride, all passengers are also welcome to take advantage of the special "silent car" and onboard cafeterias where snacks and beverages are sold. Where does the AVE train go in Spain?
AVE high-speed trains interconnect over 10 most popular destinations among tourists featuring such cities as Barcelona, Madrid, Zaragoza, Valencia, Alicante, Cordoba, Seville, and Malaga.
Below you can find AVE train map and learn more about the available routes.
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