Train travel options in Spain

September 26, 2008

The ease of train travel in Spain is constantly improving, the latest service launched between Barcelona and Madrid and AVE service between Madrid and Malaga has been really popular.

Roman amphitheatre and railway station, Tarragona

The AVE (Alta Velocidad Española) reached a top speed of 350 kph or 220 mph on these longer trips which would take around five hours by car. With trains being laid on especially for certain events more and more people, even locals are looking at them as a serious alternative to lengthy drives or flying.

Spanish business people have always used air links between the major cities, as a decent train service was none existent, and the huge distances needed to be covered were an impossibility by car within a working day. The plans for a better rail communication system all across Spain are exciting and of course a far more environmentally friendly option than a single-occupant car trip or flying.

One day we might see a high-speed train link from London, France and down to the south of Spain, but for now it’s getting better all the time.

You can book online for slightly cheaper fares.