What are the different types of Renfe AVE tickets?
What are the different types of Renfe AVE tickets? On every AVE or Larga Distancia (long distance high-speed) train trip, you can choose the level of comfort and features you are interested in, by purchasing a Básic (Basic), Elige (Pick & Mix) or Prémium (Premium) ticket and enhancing your experience with extra services.
What are the different types of train tickets in Spain?
On every AVE or Larga Distancia (long distance high-speed) train trip, you can choose the level of comfort and features you are interested in, by purchasing a Básic (Basic), Elige (Pick & Mix) or Prémium (Premium) ticket and enhancing your experience with extra services.
What is the difference between Renfe and Renfe AVE?
Renfe is Spain's national train operator, and their premier high-speed trains are branded AVE which stands for Alta Velocidad Española (Spanish High-Speed). This is a premium high-speed train service, with the most frequent departures.
Why are Renfe tickets so expensive?
All railway operators in Spain have a dynamic ticketing system, so fares change constantly. Renfe only offers a limited number of tickets with promotional prices. So when these tickets are sold, only the most expensive fares remain. The same applies for the other operators (Avlo, OUIGO and iryo).
What does Renfe First Class include?
Renfe offer a complimentary food and drink service for those travelling in First Class on AVE trains*, every day except Saturdays. Depending on the time of day your journey is, you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner served to your seat.
Which train is best in Spain?
In conclusion, Renfe's AVE trains offer a fast, comfortable, and efficient way to travel between cities in Spain. With three different classes, a flexible rescheduling policy, and a pet-friendly attitude, AVE trains are a great choice for travelers who want to explore all Spain offers.
Can you choose seats on Renfe?
The Seat Selection add-on allows you to choose the seat in which you will travel. Travel with your most loyal friend for just €10 more.
Is Trainline cheaper than Renfe?
Trainline is the official reseller of Renfe and Avlo, the brands of Spain's national railway company, OUIGO and iryo as well. So you all have ALL the options in just one place. Trainline sells train tickets for the same price as the Spanish carriers.
Why is Avlo so cheap?
Avlo is a subsidiary of the Spanish national train service Renfe, Ouigo is owned by a parent company of the French national SNCF, and Iryo is owned by a private company whose owners include Italy's national Trenitalia. They are in competition with each other, and that helps to keep their prices down.
Why does my train ticket not have a seat?
The train operator may not have released seat reservations at that time. The train operator will only open seat reservations when the train path has been confirmed by Network Rail. This is usually 12 weeks ahead of your travel date. The train on which you wish to travel is full at the time of booking.