What is Renfe Alvia?
Alvia trains are European high-speed trains operated by Renfe, Spain’s national railway company. Capable of speeds of up to 250km/h, Alvia trains provide connections between major cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza and Cadiz.
Are trains expensive in Spain?
Round-trip train tickets in Spain are about 20 percent cheaper than two one-way fares. Advance-purchase discounts for expensive AVE trains are available about 60 days ahead. Consider skipping the train: Buses tend to be cheaper than trains, and are sometimes also faster and/or more frequent for certain connections.
Do Renfe trains have wifi?
Renfe-SNCF trains offer a free Wi-Fi connection for all passengers.
How can I buy tarjeta Dorada online?
The tarjeta dorada cannot be bought online and one has to show a passport showing a person’s birthday to the ticket agent. The number of the tarjeta dorada must be used when trying to buy a ticket online and get the discount. The Tarjeta Dorada card is valid for one year.
Can you eat on trains in Spain?
Yes, you can bring food and drink on Renfe trains. I do it all the time.
Does Spain have a good train system?
Spain’s high-speed rail network is efficient, comprehensive, and blisteringly fast. The AVE trains will catapult you between major cities at over 180 miles per hour.
What is tarjeta Dorada?
Seniors Can Travel by Train at a Discount Shortly after we arrived in Spain we discovered the Tarjeta Dorada, or Gold Card, that provides reduced fares on Spanish trains for those over 60 or the disabled.
What does Ave stand for in Spain?
Alta Velocidad Española (AVE) is a service of high-speed rail in Spain operated by Renfe, the Spanish national railway company, at speeds of up to 310 km/h (193 mph).
Can you smoke on Spanish trains?
Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public spaces (including public or group transport vehicles) in Spain. Therefore, no passengers on board are allowed to smoke, in accordance with the current legislation. However, train journeys do not exceed 3-4 hours of travel.