AVE High-Speed Train
With close to 4000 kilometres 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, León, and Valencia.
AVE routes
The central hub of the AVE system is Madrid with two main train stations: Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Chamartín. In Barcelona, AVE trains depart from the train station Barcelona Sants.
AVE trains operate on the following International routes:
- Barcelona – Lyon
- Madrid – Marseille
AVE trains operate on the following domestic routes:
- Madrid – Zaragoza – Barcelona
- Madrid – Zaragoza – Huesca
- Madrid – Córdoba – Seville
- Madrid – Córdoba – Málaga
- Madrid – Córdoba – Granada
- Madrid – Barcelona – Girona – Figueres
- Madrid – Albacete – Alicante
- Madrid – Elche – Murcia
- Madrid – Valencia
- Madrid – Valladolid – Leon
- Barcelona – Zaragoza – Córdoba – Seville/Granada/Malaga
- Valencia – Córdoba – Seville
Reservations
Reservations on the AVE high-speed trains are mandatory. We recommend you make your reservations as far in advance as possible.
How to make reservations for the AVE
- Learn about how and where to book seats, check out our page How do I book seats.
- Find out how much a reservation costs on our page about reservation fees.
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.
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