Renfe: know your service
Renfe runs several train services. AVE and Avlo are high-speed products; Alvia can use both high-speed and conventional lines. Check the service and fare together, as their conditions differ.
THE JOURNEY IS PART OF THE HOLIDAY
Spain, at
your own
pace.
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PLACES WORTH THE JOURNEY
Find your next
somewhere.
- 01
Search your route
Choose your train and review the fare.
- 02
Booking review
After payment, our team checks availability.
- 03
Ticket by email
Travel once your official e-ticket arrives.
A LITTLE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Make yourself at home.
The practical details that make a good journey even better.
Know your train before you book
Choose the journey, then check the details.
Train names, fare bundles and departure stations can differ even between the same two cities. Compare the whole journey before choosing a ticket.
iryo: compare fares
iryo operates high-speed trains on selected intercity routes. Compare the included luggage, seating and change conditions of the fare shown for your departure.
OUIGO: check the extras
OUIGO España is a low-cost high-speed operator. Check whether the luggage and seat options you need are included or cost extra, and use the Spain-specific conditions.
Three checks for a smoother departure
Read the ticket and boarding guide- Match the exact station
Madrid has both Atocha and Chamartín. Check the full station name on every ticket, including connections; a shared city name does not mean a shared station.
- Compare the final total
Check the number of passengers, luggage allowance, seat options and change or refund conditions. The lowest displayed fare may not include everything you need.
- Keep your travel documents ready
Save your issued operator ticket for offline access, bring the required identification and allow time for station navigation and any baggage screening. Follow your operator’s boarding deadline.
Is SpanishTrain a rail operator?
SpanishTrain is an independent booking service operated by WISE UP LIMITED. Your train is operated by the rail company shown in the search results.
When will I receive my ticket?
After payment, our team reviews your booking and arranges ticket issuance. Travel only once you receive the official e-ticket by email.
Can the fare change before I book?
Yes. Prices and availability can change. We check your selected fare before creating your order and ask you to review any updated total.
Can I book for children or a group?
Online booking currently supports 1–4 adults aged 18 or older on the travel date. Child tickets and larger groups are not available online.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
A little help along the way.
Our ticketing team handles booking requests manually, 24 hours a day. Contact us for help with your booking or journey.
See more of Spain by rail
Connect Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and beyond. Use our route and station guides to plan your journey, then search your date for available trains and fares.
Know what happens after payment
SpanishTrain is an independent booking service. Payment starts a manual fare and availability review. Your official operator ticket follows by email once issued; that is the ticket you need to travel.