🚅OUR VIDEOS ON HIGH-SPEED TRAVEL IN SPAIN: ➡ how to buy your high-speed train tickets kzread.info/dash/bejne/f42l3JZqnpi3npc.html ➡10 tips to make the most of the high-speed train in Spain kzread.info/dash/bejne/g42qt9Bmo63eipc.html ➡ the Spanish high-speed network kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJOBlJKghpOaf7w.html ➡ AVLO kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmt3s5SNdtvWoKQ.html ➡ IRYO kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmxntbRqpM6vfLA.html ➡ OUIGO kzread.info/dash/bejne/ipWbso-kYs7PdNI.html

After experiencing the high speed trains in Spain and Portugal, I often wonder why the U.S. has not yet adopted this incredible method of travel. Spain and Portugal are light years ahead of the U.S. on this system. It was SO easy to get every place we wanted to see.

@mztango

Жыл бұрын

That's because GOP doesn't believe in spending money on infrastructure including transportation because that would diminish the tax breaks to the wealthy. Take for instance Clearwater Florida, there is no way to get to the airport unless you hire a car to get there. We wish there was a train but in Florida, everything requires a study followed by another study. We enjoy public transportation. USA is behind the times. So unfortunate for a wealthy country. You don't see any corporations pushing for better transportation so employees have better access to their work. Florida is a perfect example.

@peter_bazinet

Жыл бұрын

@@mztango You're absolutely correct. The GOP hates spending money on anything that makes life better for the masses.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

The contrast between Europe and the States in many areas of public investment can be shocking.

@Silvercp28

Жыл бұрын

It's all about jobs and making money for the car industry, that's why the US will move at a snails pace.

@maceaglefl

8 ай бұрын

Perhaps it's because of the vastness of the US when compared to smaller European countries. The thing to do in the US is for regions of states to band together to create smaller networks that intersect.

Thank you for your video! We will be traveling next month for the first time to Spain and Portugal, your video was so informative!

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

4 күн бұрын

Glad to hear that!

So excited to visit soon this May. Taking renfe from atocha to Barcelona.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

27 күн бұрын

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Traveled the HIGH-SPEED last week from Sevilla to Madrid for the first time! It was an AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Thank you, TONY ♥

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that, Enrique!

Muchas gracias! No he viajado por tren en Espana durante mucho tiempo. Me ayudo mucho esta informacion.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

14 сағат бұрын

Qué bien, tampoco te pierdas este vídeo kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYedq7SbqZW4d7g.html

Mil gracias Tony! How did you know that we needed EXACTLY this video as we will be arriving in Madrid in 2 weeks?? 😊 You have just taken the last bit of stress away from the trip we'll have to Tarragona. THANK YOU for your videos! ❤

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

¡De nada, Henry! If you still have any questions, do ask!

Really helpful ! Thank you sir

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

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Perfect video, very useful and essential for anyone who wants to use high speed trains in Spain. I really liked!

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Yara.

Fantastic video Tony. Extremely thorough and useful!

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mike.

Tony, thanks for this channel that I recently found. I'm planning on moving to Málaga in 2024 and plan on using the fantastic highspeed rail system of Spain and even more so now with the low cost trains(Avlo, Ouigo, Iryo). Would be nice to continue making videos of great train day or weekend trips that you can do without needing to drive. Another interesting video would be to discuss periodically any expansion of Spain's rail network as I understand there are multiple projects all around the country. Muchas gracias!

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and be very welcome to the channel. We have a video on the Spanish rail network which we should be updating some time this summer: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJOBlJKghpOaf7w.html All the best!

Thanks Tony and Cecilia!

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

9 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thanks!

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

8 ай бұрын

That's very kind of you, Marion.

This is incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

4 ай бұрын

Great to hear that!

Thank you so much!! Very helpful!!

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that, Kari.

Very explanatory. Thank you😊

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that!

This was very helpful - thank you

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that!

tnx for this very clear video

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

in spain right now love it love your videos

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that!

useful for the train tmrw

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

👍

Your videos are the most informative, most thoughtful! Gracias

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Evelyn.

Thank you so much for your information it has made our trip so easy and we have love all your recommendations.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

7 ай бұрын

So happy to hear that, Kim!

anymore tapas tips love those videos!

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Plenty of food videos on the channel, check them out here: kzread.info/head/PLWH9E2sQGItoTD_lgd0vzO_Ve3EdbDWCw

@Youngskywalkr311

Жыл бұрын

gracias!

Great videos! Hope you can do a video on San Sevastian and the how to reach it via train.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

10 ай бұрын

It will take a while. We have a video on San Sebastian on our Spanish channel here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dX6CqZmKf7XfpNY.html

Great video. I want to travel to Spain to experience your train service. I wish we had this in the US.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Hope you get that chance soon!

Been watching your videos to help prepare me for my upcoming trip! They’re so helpful! How would you recommend a person traveling alone to take photos? I’m not sure if leaving a camera/phone on a tripod with a self timer would be the best idea…Any tips or advice would be appreciated!

Se acaba de abrir el AVE hacia Asturias, Murcia, nos queda muy poco para terminar desde Sevilla a Barcelona, el tramo de Granada- Murcia y Castellón- Tarragona 😊

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

5 ай бұрын

De Sevilla a Barcelona se viaja en AVE directo desde hace muchos muchos años.

arrive an hour early, that will be me! 👀😂

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

Hi Tony, your videos are very helpful and easy to follow. We will be travelling from Australia to Barcelona in September. Can you please tell us when would be the earliest that we can book tickets. We can’t seem to find any tickets yet. Thank you

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sally, we talk about advance purchase on this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g42qt9Bmo63eipc.html It's impossible to tell, each company has its own criteria. Some have been selling tickets for dates until December for quite a good while now. It all depends on the specific route you want to do.

sorry got somewhat confused with the wordings of "luggage" ----. Hand carry, suitcase, large suitcase, carry on, bulky luggage.... what I've gathered is Arlo and Ouigo charge luggage fees and best prepaid. And Iryo and Ave do not charge luggage fees. 03:45 the last minute luggage fee/penalty can exceed the train ticket price.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

2 ай бұрын

You understood correctly. You always need to check the specific luggage rules of each ticket and company. And do check out this short video about Iryo kzread.infolvAooyT2pw8?si=sE4bl2-0WIA54VDs

Thanks Tony for the helpful video. Do you know if there are baggage carts at the train stations? We are travelling with 2 toddlers and several suitcases. Thanks

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Hello, there are no baggage carts at the stations.

@user-yd4po5th2j

Жыл бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thanks dear for the prompt reply much appreciated

Hi Tony, thanks a lot for the detailed information in your 10-step guide to the High-Speed train in Spain. It is very helpful! You mentioned that for bigger train stations like the ones in Madrid, one need to arrive an hour before the scheduled departure time so as to allow sufficient time to go through security. I am planning a day trip from Madrid to Toledo. I checked that the travel time between the two cities is about 30 minutes by train and an hour by bus. If I take into account the additional one hour needed to go through security, it would take a total of 1.5 hours to travel from Madrid to Toledo; while it would only take about 45 minutes to get there by bus (considering I need to arrive at the bus station 15 minutes before scheduled departure time). Does it mean that it is faster to travel from Madrid to Toledo by bus than by train? or are there any other factors that I need to take into consideration? Another question that I have is the locations of the bus stations. Are they close to the train station from Madrid to Toledo? Thanks a lot in advance for your advice.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Hi Judy, glad to hear our information was useful. One hour it's not just to go through security (it never takes than long), it's to find your way through a huge station. But if you visit Atocha beforehand and familiarize yourself with the location of the departure gates for Toledo, you could arrive 30 minutes before departure. Train will always be faster that the bus, it will take you longer to get to the bus terminal than to Atocha. Check the information about the stations in Toledo on this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYCs0ruBadCdeKg.html All the best!

@user-gq9nq5zd4n

2 ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Hi Tony, thanks a lot for your speedy reply. I really appreciate it! I'll check out the video that you sent me.

Thank you for sharing. I am heading to Spain next week and am a little confused about this train and buses. For the train, can I take my backpack to the seat with me, or do I have to put it in the overhead compartment?

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Ай бұрын

In trains you can take your backpack to the seat with you, but on the overhead compartment just above you will free space for you.

Loving your videos thank you. We are travelling to Spain in Sept 23. Trying to book a train ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid and there seem to be no trains only buses ... am i doing something wrong? thank you

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Hi Rose, see this video: kzread.infowmKDTtNRV8c Be also aware there are no high-speed trains between San Sebastián and Madrid.

From sevila to zaragoza its the intermedit stop or the first and end journer Tony ? And how to see which company train i will use from our ticket , since i join erupamundo and they arrange our tickect

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

6 ай бұрын

If it's a direct train from Seville to Zaragoza it can only be Renfe or Iryo. If you don't have the tickets, ask your travel agent to provide them to you. Seville is the starting point for the trip, Zaragoza is an intermediate stop.

Do you have a video for Renfe Ave trains specifically?

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

9 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKOKuJqSgcW4qJM.html

Can you do an updated HS network video? Your last one was about a year ago. Thank you

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

11 ай бұрын

It's in our agenda but we have delayed it because of numerous changes happened recently. Nothing important in terms of destinations reached, but a much greater number of companies operating the existing routes.

Hola Tony....I have to travel from Sol to Madrid Chamartin to travel further to Segovia. Will the TargetaMulti be valid (Line1) for this journey....I mean does Charmatin fall in zone A ? Or a separate ticket will be required Thanks

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

8 ай бұрын

Hi, Tarjeta Multi is valid for the metro and buses of the city. If you go from Sol to Chamartín by metro you can use the Tarjeta Multi. To ride the local trains you need a Renfe&Tú card.

Dear Tony, just watched this video in preparation for my Oct trip. Great information & so very helpful, as always! Big thank you! I will be doing 4 high speed train journeys involving Bareclona, Madrid, Granada and Seville. I came across somewhere that wheelchairs are available at the train stations. Could you throw some light on this? Is this a free or paid for service? Can i book this in advance? How does it work? Once we board, do we just leave the wheelchair outside our carriage? Etc. Im hoping this service is easily available for the elderly and people with mobility issues. Many thanks. Monisha

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

8 ай бұрын

Hi Monisha, we talk about help for passengers with mobility issues on this video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g42qt9Bmo63eipc.html All the best!

@monishachaudhari1028

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Tony! I saw the video and it very clearly answered all my questions about wheelchair assistance! This is great news for me! That too was a superb video with 'practical information & insider tips'!!! Just as you always promise! ❤

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

8 ай бұрын

@@monishachaudhari1028 👏👏👏 we've never used the service, but from what we've seen, it works quite well.

Have you done a video about travelling and using the assistance service. As a visually impaired traveller, I would be very interested to know how it works in Spain.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

8 ай бұрын

Hi John, we mention the service on this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g42qt9Bmo63eipc.html

@johnhaynes710

8 ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal great, I will take a look thank you

Thank You for this advise Hi please advise if I can embark on a trip from Barcelona to Lisbon please Is there an overnight train Advise is appreciated!

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

9 ай бұрын

There are no trains from Barcelona to Lisbon.

@foziakhan7680

9 ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal - Thank You for your prompt response- much Appreciated!

Thank you so much, Tony. I am trying to book a train from Madrid to Segovua on Apr 21, and trainline is saying it is sold out. How is if possible?

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

3 ай бұрын

Hi Lilia, check out this short video kzread.infowmKDTtNRV8c

What does cercanías mean when travelling from Madrid to cordoba. What platform does the cordoba trains leave from.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Cercanías are suburban trains. There are no cercanías running from Madrid to Córdoba. The platform depends on the company and the time of the day.

Question Tony - I plan to use it next week, but there are very strict restrictions on the size of suitcases or bags that can be brought on the train. Is it okay if the length is slightly over the limit? Or should I add more money even if it's a little more?

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

6 ай бұрын

Hello, only the low-cost carriers (Avlo and Ouigo) control the size of luggage. We've never seen Renfe or Inyo doing so - but that doesn't mean it cannot happen.

Is there an easy way to find out whether a stop is an intermediate one on the route or the last stop? I think I've found timetables on the Renfe website, but even when I know the route number it's not very simple.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

3 ай бұрын

Our network map will probably help on that regard kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYWHz8xvksLXZc4.html

Hello Tony, I am about to book train travel between Barcelona and Madrid . Two options at almost the same price Ave and Iryo. Since it’s a new company I am wondering what are the reviews in Spain for Iryo? Thank you for your help and insight.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

7 ай бұрын

Hi Bobby, hard to tell, some Ave trains are more comfortable than others, but for the layman is nearly impossible to tell which specific train model you are booking. Both companies are perfectly fine, we would choose the one offering the most convenient times. All the best!

@user-il8pk3cv4t

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

Thank you very much for great videos about travel in Spain. I am trying to figure out what is the best way to reach Alicante from Malaga and is it a good stop for a few days? Traveling in March 2024 for a month . Thank you !

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

11 ай бұрын

Hi, there are no direct trains, you will have to change trains in Madrid. As for Alicante, it all depends on the specific route you are following and the cities you will be visiting, in our opinion, it wouldn't be a priority for first-timers to Spain.

@user-il8pk3cv4t

11 ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you so very much for your prompt reply. It is very much appreciated!

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

11 ай бұрын

@@user-il8pk3cv4t 👍

Does avlo and ouigo support full sized luggage? Also what is preventing thieves from taking your luggage?

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but you have to pay for it. See the details on our videos on Avlo and Ouigo. Nothing prevents thieves from taking your luggage. But that is a rare occurrence. You can't board the train unless you have a ticket and the train usually stops at very few stations (if any).

Hi Tony, one of the AVE trips that I've booked includes a change of train (Sevilla to Granada, changing at Córdoba). When changing trains, does that mean I should already be in the security control area and just have to move to a different platform? The changeover time is given as 19 minutes.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Hi, we've never done that connection (there is a direct train, no change of trains involved) but assume you will have to leave the platform, reach the open area of the station, and go through the embarkation routine again. Don't worry, the station is not that big and you won't get lost. 19 minutes should be enough.

@orfeocookie

2 ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thanks. It seems that the direct train is going to stop happening soon, all of the timetables don't show it after this month (maybe some trackwork?) so I had to go with a change.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

2 ай бұрын

@@orfeocookie the timetables are released almost on a monthly basis.

@orfeocookie

2 ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal the timetable page is available a very long way ahead, well before any tickets are being sold (I was using it for a lot of routes to get ideas of my possible schedule when I knew I couldn't buy any tickets yet). But the timetable for Sevilla-Granada changes on 1 April.

Hi Tony ! Once you book your train tickets, do you need to reconfirm the time of departure? Like for example a website ? Do train departures change ? I understand there can be delays but just want to make sure the times of departure don’t chang☺️. Thank you for all your helpful tips 😘

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

8 ай бұрын

Hello, there is no need to reconfirm the time of departure. In more than 200 high-speed train trips in Spain only once we had the departure time changed, by 10 minutes, and the company let us know by email. All the best!

@polako2396

8 ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you 😊!

Tony, what train/trains can be taken from Barcelona to Valencia without going through Madrid?

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

There is a direct train, it's not a high-speed train, but you can check prices and times at the Trainline here: prf.hn/l/6b1N4Qa

Hi Tony, Thank you for this video, it is very helpful. I booked 2 tickets for AVE from Barecelona to Madrid for myself and my wife but when I checked the tickets today I noticed that while each ticket has our correct document ids, both tickets are showing my name only. My wife's name is not on her ticket. Is this going to be a problem when accessing the train? I hope you can provide some advice. Thanks.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

2 ай бұрын

Hi John, we don't know where you purchased the tickets nor how you went about it - in the Trainline, the site where we recommend you buy your high-speed train tickets, you need to insert the name of all the passengers traveling with you. We've never seen a RENFE employee checking the names on the tickets. It shouldn't be a problem. But, like we said, we were not with you when you purchased the tickets to see what you did while completing the purchase.

@user-he9ke4il2r

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the prompt reply Tony, I used Trainline to book the tickets but I think that google autofill may have played a part in over-writing my name over my wife's, given that her document id is showing on the ticket. I've booked several other trains in Spain for the two of us with Trainline without encountering this issue.@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

2 ай бұрын

You should be ok but you might want to get in touch with the Trainline to double check.

Question Tony - my husband and I will be travelling all over Spain via high speed trains in Sep/Oct 2023. Two of our journeys cross-over the train zones and involve changing stations in Madrid from Atocha station to Chamartin station. Is there a metro/subway or commuter train that can easily accomplish that for us between stations? P.S. we will have 2 carry-on + one large suitcase. thank you

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

9 ай бұрын

Hi Michelle, there are several local train lines (C1, C2, C7, C10) connecting both stations. As they are commuter trains they can be incredibly packed, we do not advise you to take them if you are traveling with luggage. Best thing would be a Bolt/Cabify/Uber.

Hi Tony, can i check if renfe train, the baggage space on top of the seat can put in a size 28inch luggage?

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

9 ай бұрын

Renfe operates many different types of trains but usually the baggage space fits up to middle-sized suitcases.

@wenday6266

9 ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal i see, ok noted. Thank you. Which means my large suitcase might not be able to fit the overhead rack..😰

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

9 ай бұрын

@@wenday6266 even if it fits, you are strongly discouraged to place your large suitcase on the overhead rack, there is a proper luggage rack for them.

@wenday6266

9 ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal I see, because I am afraid might get lost if I leave then at the storage area..

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

9 ай бұрын

@@wenday6266 the risk of something happening to your luggage on a flight is 100 times higher than on a high-speed train trip.

Hi, we tried to book the Iryo train from Madrid to Seville on Trainline and got a message that our tickets allow us to travel on Cercanías trains 4 hours before our train time. Do you know what this means?

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

11 ай бұрын

Hi, we talk about the Combinado Cercanías here kzread.info/dash/bejne/g42qt9Bmo63eipc.html and show you how to use it to leave Madrid airport here kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4ae27mEiMKuprg.html

Why the Latin american doesn't biggest project of high speed rail network from Spain and Portugal Investment in Europe??? For example, the Spain has investment of high speed rail (El Tren de Alta Velocidad/ El TAVe) project for: Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Venezuela, Equador (Ecuador), and Colombia. For Portugal is only investment of HSR project for Brazil (Brasil). Thanks

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@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Ай бұрын

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@tigertiger1699

Ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Hola 👋 we are watching your Barcelona vids ..right now.. tonight .. here in Auckland 🇳🇿… My Wife Papa is from Fayon.., we spread his ashes in 2019.., we hope to return in next 24 months.. Great vids…🙏🙏🙏

@tigertiger1699

Ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Just subscribed 🙏🙏

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Ай бұрын

@@tigertiger1699 be very welcome to the channel.

@tigertiger1699

Ай бұрын

@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal 🙏🙏 lol, I think I’ve already said my Wife is Spanish/ English.., father from Fayon/ Barcelona… & she has near zero Spanish…, so I might have to learn it… & Catalan..?😂

Don’t waste your money on renfe “first class” tickets it’s not worth it. There is almost no service from the attendants and the food is terrible in which you pay for. Standard class is perfectly fine for travel.

Appreciate the clear steps for the new travelers and good review for the experienced ones too.

@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dave, when preparing this video we had newbies in mind above all.