AVE High-Speed Train

With 3,100km of track the Spanish high-speed AVE trains operate on the longest high-speed network in Europe. Running at speeds of up to 310 km/h this extensive network allows for fast connections between cities in Spain. Travel from Madrid to Barcelona in less than 3 hours! This modern train system connects many cities across Spain from Madrid and Barcelona, to Córdoba, Seville, Málaga and Valencia.

AVE high-speed train in Saragossa, Spain

Sunrise seen from AVE high-speed train, Spain

Man looking at scenic landscape from AVE train window, Almeria-Granada, Spain

RENFE headphones, gift at AVE high-speed train

Luggage storage and tv screen in AVE high-speed train

Interior of AVE high-speed train 2nd class

Turista class AVE high-speed train

AVE high-speed train routes

The central hub of the AVE system in Madrid is the train station Puerta de Atocha. In Barcelona AVE trains depart from the train station Barcelona Saints.

AVE trains operate on the following routes:

Madrid - Barcelona
Madrid - Seville
via Ciudad Real - Puertollano - Córdoba Central
Madrid - Huesca
via Guadalajara - Calatayud - Zaragoza-Delicias - Tardienta
Madrid - Malaga
Madrid - Alicante
Barcelona - Seville
via Madrid Puerta de Atocha
Barcelona - Malaga
via Madrid Puerta de Atocha
Madrid - Valencia
via Cuenca – Fernando Zóbel - Requena-Utiel
Valencia - Seville
via Cuenca – Fernando Zóbel - Ciudad Real
Madrid - Figueres

Reservations

How to make reservations for the AVE

You can reserve your seat on the AVE in the following ways:

Through our reservation service
At the train station. Keep in mind that trains can become full during busy times.

Please note that children under 4 require a (free) ticket to travel on this train. This ticket can be obtained from a RENFE point of sale at all major train stations in Spain.

Reservation fees

1^st class seat (Preferente): 23.50 euros
2^nd class seat (Turista): 10 euros

Facilities and services

Air conditioning
Audio system
Bar
Child supervision
Children's play area
Coffee bar
Disabled facilities
Newspapers/magazines
Power sockets
Restaurant/bistro
Video screens

Facilities may differ per train and route.

AVE High-Speed Train

AVE high-speed train routes

Reservations

Reservations on the AVE high-speed trains are mandatory

How to make reservations for the AVE

Reservation fees

Facilities and services

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Reservations

Reservations on the AVE high-speed trains are mandatory

How to make reservations for the AVE

Reservation fees

Facilities and services

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