AVE High-Speed Train Spain

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 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

AVE High-Speed Train 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

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.

AVE High-Speed Train Reservation fees

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

AVE High-Speed Train Facilities and Services