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The flagship of Spanish rail

An introduction to the high speed AVE
The facilities onboard

Take the fast train from Madrid

Did you know you can travel by high speed AVE trains at speeds of up to 186mph from Madrid to cities including Barcelona and Seville, Malaga and Valencia?

AVE stands for Alta Velocidad Española, meaning Spanish high speed. The train designs were inspired by the iconic TGV, flagship of the French railways. And from the streamlined exterior to the spacious, airy carriages, the influences are clear to see.
 
TV screens at your seat
Travel on AVE services is as comfortable as you’d expect from an ultra-modern train. Every passenger enjoys little extras like radios and TV screens at their seat, plus loads of legroom. While an upgrade to first class will get you into AVE lounges at major stations.

Travelling by AVE is so much more civilised than flying. Forget about spending hours at check-in or baggage reclaim. And look forward to arriving right in the heart of your destination city, on time and completely relaxed.
 
Planning your journey
The high speed AVE serves several major cities and towns across Spain. Below are details of some of the more popular journeys:
Popular Journey Average journey time Return price from
Madrid – Valladolid 1hr £38
Madrid – Seville 2hrs 20mins £99
Madrid – Valencia 1hr 35m £112
Barcelona – Malaga 5hrs 50mins £126
Barcelona – Seville 5hrs 25mins £136
Madrid - Barcelona 1hr £168
 

Journey times are approximate and may vary. Please double check all trains when you book. Prices are per person based on the cheapest available return adult standard class fare.

 
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