Transportation in Spain offers plenty of great options for travelers, from fast high speed trains to discount airlines to shockingly affordable bus routes and convenient car rentals.
What’s the best transportation in Spain for your trip? That really depends on your needs.
If you have plenty of time, then taking the bus may be the most affordable option. If you’re in a rush, flying may be the fastest way to see the country. If you’re looking for speed and scenery, but with a slightly bigger budget, Spain’s high speed trains may be just your ticket.
Best Options for Transportation in Spain
Spain is one of Europe’s most popular tourist and TEFL destinations, and it’s easy to see why. From the sun dappled beaches of Andalucía, to the quaintly cobbled streets of busy Madrid, to the affordable tapas and drinks in Granada there’s plenty to keep travelers occupied.
Tourists wondering how to get around Spain have plenty of options. Now that we’ve listed a few, lets compare the major modes of transportation in Spain.
Train
Traveling by train is one of the most popular types of transportation in Spain, and for good reason. Spain trains and routes are generally efficient, easily available, and affordable.
Trains travel extensively within Spain however they also connect to other countries.
The high-speed train or AVE (Alta Velocidad Española) runs between Spain’s major cities. Operated by Renfe (Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles), the AVE system is the longest HSR system in Europe, and second only to China worldwide. Trains in Spain reach speeds of 300 plus kilometers per hour (186 miles per hour).
Trains offer many types of tickets, including 1st class (Preferente) and 2nd class (Turista) cabins and some offer cafe-bar facilities. You can book most train tickets via the Renfe website, Rail Europe or a 3rd party site like Rail.Ninja.
Round trip train fares are generally cheaper in Spain than getting two, separate, one-way tickets.
International connections from Spain
Spanish trains have good connections to France and Portugal.
There is no direct rail line to the country of Andorra, which doesn’t have a rail service in the country. To reach Andorra, take a train from Barcelona to L’Hospitalet-près-l’Andorre (France), and then switch to a bus from France to Andorra la Vella in Andorra.
Similarly, there is no direct train connection to Gibraltar, which has no rail service. However, you can take a train to the Spanish side…
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