3h 8m, Direct
06:16
MadridMadrid Atocha
09:24
BarcelonaBarcelona Sants
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First train
06:16
Last train
20:30
Travel duration
3h 24m
Daily departures
20
Departure station
Madrid
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Barcelona
Ticket price
from $32
Fastest trip
3h 2m
Longest trip
3h 48m
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Key RENFE routes in Spain
RENFE operates many of Spain's best-known intercity rail links, led by AVE high-speed services from Madrid to Barcelona, Seville, Malaga, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza, and Granada. These routes serve major stations including Madrid Atocha, Madrid Chamartín, Barcelona Sants, Sevilla Santa Justa, Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, and Malaga Maria Zambrano.
Alvia trains extend RENFE long-distance coverage beyond the high-speed network, linking Madrid with cities such as Bilbao, San Sebastian, Santander, A Coruna, Vigo, and Cadiz using mixed high-speed and conventional infrastructure. Avant trains cover shorter high-speed city pairs, while Media Distancia and Cercanías services support regional and suburban travel around metropolitan areas.
Travel from Madrid to Barcelona and explore Spain's most dynamic cities, connecting the capital with Catalonia's vibrant metropolis.
Frequency
20 times per day
Popular Trains
Madrid
Spain
3h 24m
Barcelona
Spain
Travel from Barcelona to Valencia by Euromed and visit the City of Arts and Sciences or explore the historic Central Market and seaside promenades.
Frequency
7 times per day
Popular Trains
Barcelona
Spain
3h 21m
Valencia
Spain
Travel from Madrid to Malaga by AVE and explore the Alcazaba fortress or visit the Picasso Museum in the heart of Andalusia's coastal hub.
Frequency
12 times per day
Popular Trains
Madrid
Spain
3h 7m
Málaga
Spain
Travel from Madrid to Valencia by high-speed train for the City of Arts and Sciences, El Carmen, and Malvarrosa Beach.
Frequency
14 times per day
Popular Trains
Madrid
Spain
1h 59m
Valencia
Spain
Travel from Madrid to Sevilla by AVE train and visit the historic Plaza de Espana or explore the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz district.
Frequency
19 times per day
Popular Trains
Madrid
Spain
2h 57m
Sevilla
Spain
Travel from Madrid to Toledo by high-speed train and explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Santa Maria la Blanca synagogue, and the Alcazar.
Frequency
13 times per day
Madrid
Spain
34m
Toledo
Spain
Travel from Alicante to Madrid by high-speed train to explore the Prado Museum, the Royal Palace, or the lively squares of Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
Frequency
14 times per day
Popular Trains
Alicante
Spain
2h 33m
Madrid
Spain
Travel from Barcelona to Girona by AVE and explore the medieval Jewish Quarter or walk along the ancient Onyar River colorful houses.
Frequency
20 times per day
Popular Trains
Barcelona
Spain
47m
Girona
Spain
Travel from Barcelona to Sevilla by AVE and visit the historic Plaza de Espana or explore the Giralda tower and the Santa Cruz quarter.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Barcelona
Spain
6h 16m
Sevilla
Spain
Travel from Madrid to Segovia by high-speed train and visit the massive Roman Aqueduct or the Alcazar fortress rising above the Eresma river.
Frequency
22 times per day
Popular Trains
Madrid
Spain
27m
Segovia
Spain
Travel from Sevilla to Granada by train and visit the Alhambra palace complex or explore the narrow streets of the Albaicin district.
Frequency
4 times per day
Sevilla
Spain
2h 41m
Granada
Spain
Travel from Málaga to Sevilla by train and visit the historic Plaza de Espana or the massive Seville Cathedral and the Giralda bell tower.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Málaga
Spain
2h 33m
Sevilla
Spain
Travel from Madrid to Granada by AVE and visit the Alhambra palace complex or explore the narrow Moorish streets of the Albaicin district.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Madrid
Spain
3h 35m
Granada
Spain
Travel from Sevilla to Cordoba by high-speed train and visit the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba or wander through the historic Juderia district.
Frequency
22 times per day
Popular Trains
Sevilla
Spain
46m
Cordoba
Spain
Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by high-speed train and visit the Prado Museum or explore the historic Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace.
Frequency
8 times per day
Popular Trains
Santiago de Compostela
Spain
3h 12m
Madrid
Spain
RENFE Tickets and Rail Network in Spain
RENFE is Spain's state-owned passenger rail operator and the main brand for national rail services. The company operates AVE high-speed trains, Avlo low-cost high-speed services, Alvia long-distance trains, Avant medium-distance high-speed trains, Media Distancia regional services, Cercanías suburban networks, and Cercanías AM metric-gauge routes. RENFE links major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Malaga, Zaragoza, Bilbao, and A Coruna through high-speed and conventional corridors. Service type, seat categories, and ticket rules vary by route and train. Rail Monsters supports online booking for selected RENFE train tickets, with schedules and ticket details shown during search.
Types of Trains Operated by RENFE
RENFE operates several passenger train types in Spain. Below are the main RENFE-operated trains:
RENFE network
The RENFE network covers Spain through high-speed, long-distance, regional, suburban, and metric-gauge passenger services. Main high-speed corridors radiate from Madrid toward Barcelona via Zaragoza, Seville and Malaga via Cordoba, Valencia and Alicante through the Levante corridor, and northwestern Spain through Valladolid and Galicia. Major hubs include Madrid Atocha, Madrid Chamartín, Barcelona Sants, Sevilla Santa Justa, Zaragoza Delicias, Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, Malaga Maria Zambrano, Bilbao Abando, and A Coruna. RENFE train categories on the network include AVE, Avlo, Alvia, Avant, Media Distancia, Cercanías, and Cercanías AM, with service patterns determined by corridor and infrastructure type.
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Booking RENFE routes online
Popular RENFE tickets can be searched by origin, destination, date, and departure time. Rail Monsters shows selected options on corridors such as Madrid to Barcelona by AVE or Avlo, Madrid to Seville and Malaga by AVE, and Madrid to Bilbao or A Coruna by Alvia where available. Travelers can compare departure times, fare types, seat options, and ticket conditions before payment. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, while actual availability depends on RENFE timetable release and the selected route.
RENFE Train Tickets with Rail Monsters
Rail Monsters allows travelers to book selected RENFE train tickets online for routes in Spain. During checkout, available payment methods are shown before purchase, and booking confirmation is sent after the order is processed. Seat reservation details are commonly part of long-distance RENFE tickets, while fare conditions, change rules, and ticket delivery format can vary by AVE, Avlo, Alvia, Avant, or regional service. Review passenger details and fare rules before completing payment with Rail Monsters.
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