Spain Railways: timetable, route map, fares and information

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03/18/2011 Railways in Spain: timetable, train fares and route map
Spain Railways (Red Nacional de los Ferrocarilles Españoles - RENFE) connects all major cities of Spain. The railways are connected with neighboring countries: France and Portugal.

The official website of RENFE can find all information about train schedules. Tickets can be purchased on site RENFE maximum of 60 days before departure. When purchasing tickets on the website of Spanish railways, it must be noted that the 1 st class is called "Preferente", while class 2 is called "Turista". BOOKING TICKETS AND TIMETABLE OF TRAINS: http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/index.html

Types of trains in Spain:

AVE- trains at speeds up to 300 km / h on the routes: Madrid - Zaragoza - Tarragona - Barcelona, ​​Madrid - Zaragoza - Huesca, Madrid - Cordoba-Seville, Madrid - Cordoba-Malaga and Madrid - Segovia;

ALVIA-trains at speeds up to 220 km / h on the routes: Madrid - Gijon, Madrid - Santander, Madrid - Bilbao, Madrid - San Sebastian - Irun and Madrid - Valencia - Castello;

EUROMED - trains at speeds of 124 miles per hour (200 mph) on the line: Barcelona - Valencia / Alicante;

ALTARIA - trains at speeds up to 200 km / h on the following routes: Madrid - Alicante, Madrid - Cordoba - Algeciras, Madrid - Granada, Madrid - Sevilla - Cadiz, Madrid - Sevilla - Huelva, Madrid, Spain - Pamplona, ​​Madrid - Logroño, Madrid - Murcia - Cartagena.

Fast trains are called Talgo passenger and "Expreso". Intra-regional travel, "Tranvia" or "Automotor. The trip from Madrid to Barcelona takes about 3 hours. In the night between Madrid and Barcelona ply about 20 trains. The cost of tickets when purchasing through the Internet, depending on the level of comfort train in this area: from 60 to 130 euros (Grade 2). Transfer time from Barcelona to Chiron (Girona) will be 19 euros for the Talgo and 6 euros for regional trains. Examples of cost to some areas within Spain: Barcelona - Oviedo from 70 euros (on the road 11 hours) Barcelona - Mérida from 60 euros (on the road 12 hours) Barcelona - Valencia from € 24 (on the road an average of 3 hours) Barcelona - Seville from € 60 (on the road 12 hours) or 125 euros (on the road 6 hours) Madrid - Bilbao from 49 euros (in the way 5 hours) Madrid - Malaga from € 80 (on the road an average of 2,5-3 hours) Madrid - Sevilla from 80 euros (on the road 2,5 hours).

International night trains.

From Barcelona there is a train to Paris, Milan and Zurich, and from Madrid to Paris and Lisbon, you can get an overnight train with sleeping compartments for 1-3 places. Some of these trains, there are seats (eg, in Lisbon and Milan by train). Ticket price on the international night train from Madrid to Lisbon in the 2 class of 58 euros, while the most expensive coupe 200 euros. From Barcelona to Paris, the minimum cost for the coupe is 130-140 euros.

Each train has name - the name of the famous Spanish:

Paris-Madrid - Francisco de Goya, from Paris-Austerlitz to Madrid-Chamartin

Paris - Barcelona - Joan Mirò, departing from Paris-Austerlitz to Barcelona França

Zurich - Barcelona - Pau Casals, linking Zurich to Barcelona França

Milan - Barcelona - Salvador Dalì, from Milan to Barcelona França.

Just recently installed a number of preferential tariffs, through which to travel to Spain by train has become even more profitable:

Blue Days - Dias Asules (Dias azules), in which one can travel by train at a significant discount, as a rule, do not coincide with the celebrations, the eve of holidays and vacation time.

Youth card - Tarheta Hoven (Tarjeta joven) entitles its holder, at the age of 12 to 25 years receive a discount of 50% on the ticket of any kind, provided that the days of travel falls on blue days.

Tourist Card - Tarheta Tourism (Tarjeta turistica) - a special ticket - can be purchased by any foreigner, and allows you to travel any distance on any route RENFE. The cost of cards depends on the class (first or second) and on its validity: 8, 15 or 22 days.

"Cheketren" (Chequetren) - subscribe to one person or family, for which a discount of 15% of the tickets on any route, and on any given day.

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"White Train" will connect Barcelona with ski resorts of Spain

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Spanish railway company Renfe announced about the launch of the "White Train» (Tren Blanco) from December 6, 2012 to April 1, 2013, which will connect Barcelona and La Molina and the municipality Puigcerdà (Girona). Launching the "White Train» (Tren Blanco) is aimed at improving access of tourists to the ski slopes of Spain during the weekends and holidays. "White Train» (Tren Blanco) will depart from Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona at 6:13 am, will arrive in La Molina at 8:37 am and to end-station at 8:53. The return of "White Train» (Tren Blanco): Departure from Puigcerdà at 17:40, stop at La Molina at 17:58 and arrive in Barcelona at 20:29. On weekends and holidays, the number of trains per day will be 14 (7 trains in each direction). Book a room in hotels of Spain and in other countries you can for a few minutes on our website: http://www.hainanwel.com/en/online-hote ... ation.html Find the more information about Spain, learn about other events and tours in Spain, as well as get of answers to other questions about Spain and the other countries can be on our forum (ask your questions): viewforum.php?f=136

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Branch AVE Madrid - Alicante passenger experiencing a boom
 

The largest railway company RENFE Spain notes the increasing demand for high-speed express flights AVE, linking Madrid to Alicante. According to statistics of the transport undertaking to the end of this year on this line will be transported 500 million passengers more than in the past.

Two months ago alikantiyskaya administration has already appealed to the company with a request to increase the number of trains serving the " most successful branch AVE» or reduce travel time , that would increase the number of daily trips operated . Today, however , judging by the high demand for tickets , requires new capacity increase traffic on the route Madrid - Alicante - Madrid - the number of tourists traveling to the most democratic in terms of price and service the Mediterranean coast , growing, setting all new records . And in mid-June will just snowballing influx of tourists wanting to see the main fiesta of the year - Hogueras de San Juan.

Starting from 15 June, the number 22 will be performed daily flight between the capital of Spain, the capital of the Costa Blanca , in some cases, the train will have stops at intermediate stations in Villena , Albacete and Cuenca , which will cut the journey time by another 15 minutes. In this case, the starting point to the destination ( distance 430 km ) can be reached in just 2 hours 5 minutes

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Tourist train will link Barcelona and Montserrat
New tourist train Montserrat Exprés of FGC will link Barcelona with the monastery of Montserrat. The decision to establish a special direct flight from the capital of Catalonia to the monastery was made due to the large interest in this tourist attraction. Only in 2013 is a place of worship visited by 2.3 million people.

The first trial trip took place a few days ago. In testing the new train was attended by President of the state railways Catalunya (FGR) Enrique Tiko.

Now, from the city to tourists and monastery everyone will be able to get in 1 hour 30 minutes. The company has established a new point of ticket sales for the Plaza of Spain in Barcelona. However, tourists should keep in mind that the maximum capacity of the train is 108 people per day, as only allowed to travel sitting.

Passengers Montserrat Exprés company FGC also award gift set consisting of an audio guide in MP3, guide, coupon codes, as well as a box of cookies "karkinolis" made in Montserrat. The cost of the trip will be 53.5 euros.

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AVE train passengers will be able to sell tickets to each other through Facebook
A new application for the social network Facebook - Compartir Tren Mesa AVE - can be a useful tool for regular passengers high-speed trains AVE. The program will allow them to sell tickets that they do not plan to use, for which it will be necessary to change the personal data of a passenger on the website of Renfe (section "Changes").

Rate 4 Mesa allows passengers to save up to 60% compared to the regular price of tickets on the train AVE upon redemption of the whole table, designed for four passengers. The new application will allow them to form groups and contact with other customers who have purchased a ticket to a similar section with free seats. It will also be useful for those traveling alone and looking for an affordable place.

Until today, passengers looking for suitable options and sold their tickets in large groups in the social network Facebook. To do this, they had to keep a track of new posts on the wall. The new program will save time and group ads from private individuals, as well as to purchase tickets at a lower price when buying collective.

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In the high-speed AVE trains will quiet cars
On July 7, high-speed trains AVE, shuttling between Madrid and Seville, there will be new cars are quiet. They will not be able to use mobile phones, the speakers will not work, and the lighting will be less intense than in others. During the summer, these cars will also be introduced on the route Madrid-Malaga, Madrid and Barcelona.

President of Renfe Julio Gomez Pomar said that the spread of this technology on all flights will continue until September. Tickets they will be on the website Renfe. Gomez Pomar expects that this service will be in demand.

Developed in the early years service for the delivery of baggage "from door to door" will assist the company to win the corresponding tender. Currently he is under submission of proposals. Chapter Renfe hopes that the process will be fast, and in the summer, passengers can use the new service.

According to Gomez-Pomar, the service to connect to the Internet on the board will be launched when the company "will be able to offer a high quality service." For this reason, currently Renfe experiences two types of systems on-line Madrid Barcelona to identify the best option. In addition, tourist class carriages will sockets, as passengers have long been asking for.

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Marbella may appear commuter trains
In Marbella, the only city in Spain with a population of over 100 thousand people, which is not accessible by train, railway line may appear.

As the Minister of Development Ana Pastor, the state company Ineco preparing a report on the possible extension of the route commuter trains Cercanías of Fuengirola. "It will be ready in the autumn. Then we start to consider alternatives that offer the experts, as this infrastructure is essential for tourism" - quoted Pastor local publications.

Representatives of the tourism sector Marbella has long demanded the appearance of branches TGV AVE. However, in June last year, the president of the railway company Renfe Julio Gomez Pomar warned that such a possibility is not considered as the most logical way - is an extension of the route trains Cercanías. "The AVE - connect the settlements located at a considerable distance from each other and where millions of people live. More sensible way - to analyze the possibility of launching Cercanías, because, from a technical standpoint, it is better to devote resources to this project," - said Gomez- Pomar.

Extending lines require multimillion investments, because all areas located in close proximity to the coast, already built up. The railroad tracks can be laid in the northern zone, but it can lead to a loss of profitability and passengers. Currently, the government is making the necessary calculations, and fall in line with their results will be made this or that decision.

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Renfe launches new flights from Pamplona to Malaga and Seville
The railway company Renfe started selling tickets for the new daily flights from Pamplona to Malaga and Seville with transfer in Zaragoza. They operate two trains - Regional Alvia and High AVE. Combined tickets mean round trip at a discounted price.

Flights to Malaga from Pamplona will run from Monday to Friday at 7:43. The first leg of the journey will perform the regional composition Alvia, and in the Andalusian city of passengers arrive already on the high speed AVE at 14:24. Flights to Seville performed on a similar schedule, but the arrival is scheduled for 14:02.

Back to Pamplona in two ways: at 8:40 and 14:35 from Malaga and at 8:50 and 14:50 from Seville. Lineups will arrive at its destination at 15:17 and 21:38 respectively. In addition, when purchasing such tickets Renfe will allow travelers to take advantage of free commuter trains Cercanías.

As the representatives of the company Renfe, tariffs and Promo Promo + for the 2013th year had a positive impact on the dynamics of ticket sales for high-speed trains and long-haul routes in the national territory. Thanks to a special discount of 70% of the ticket from Pamplona to Malaga can be purchased at a price of 39.45 euros, while in Seville - from 39.95 euros.

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In Spanish train set "black boxes" and GPS-navigators
All Spanish trains install system GPS, which will warn drivers speeding. This was reported by Minister of Transport Infrastructure Development and Ana Pastor. Spain becomes the first country in Europe with such innovations. Navigation will be available in March and April this year.

Exactly six months ago, July 24, 2013, a tragedy occurred in Santiago de Compostela (Galicia). High-speed train Alvia (Madrid - Ferrol) derailed. Killed 80 people, more than 140 were injured. The investigation found that the driver exceeded the speed: 200 km / h instead of the 80 km / h on a curved section of track. To date, the Council of Ministers sad introduced a range of measures to improve the safety of railway transportation. In addition to GPS, in the cab establish some semblance of "black boxes" on airplanes: special device will record video and audio of what is happening on the road. In addition, machinists will not allowed to talk on a cell phone. As an experiment, eight trains National railway network in Spain (RENFE) put special luggage retention systems, triggered in the event of an accident.

Innovations will affect not only the workers of the railway, but also passengers. Since February, when the train ticket will indicate all of their personal data, including them will fit children up to four years traveling free. And around July stations earn ticket verification system.

Ana Pastor also said that the king had already signed a decree on the establishment of a comprehensive national plan to help families of the victims of railway accidents, similar to the existing plan of air accidents. And that will be created in Spain State Agency for Railway Safety. It will be responsible for issuing licenses to transport companies to work, security certificates will be entitled to conduct their own inspections and investigations.