Spanish HIGHSPEED Trains: The ULTIMATE Guide

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Hello and welcome to the ULTIMATE GUIDE of highspeed train transport between Madrid and Barcelona!
Today we'll be comparing the four highspeed train operators which run services between Spain's two BIGGEST cities. AVE, AVLO, Ouigo & Iryo have made the Spanish highspeed market the MOST competitive in the world, so let's check it out... please enjoy the video!
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  • @GenaroDemetrio
    @GenaroDemetrio7 ай бұрын

    In 2007, Madrid-Barcelona was the busiest passenger air route in the world. High Speed train line fully opened in 2008. Now MAD-BCN air route it's not even the first route in Spain, reducing the emission of CO2 in thousands of tonnes, taking into account additionally that Spanish HSL are fully supplied by clean energies.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    7 ай бұрын

    Exactly 💯

  • @sammoon67

    @sammoon67

    4 ай бұрын

    Train is easier too!!!

  • @mamar2313

    @mamar2313

    Ай бұрын

    Where did you find the data? Could you please c/p the link, thanks in advance!

  • @GenaroDemetrio

    @GenaroDemetrio

    Ай бұрын

    @@mamar2313 In Wikipedia with the links: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid%E2%80%93Barcelona_high-speed_rail_line

  • @johnmehaffey9953
    @johnmehaffey995310 ай бұрын

    I personally like the Talgo shape, it’s got style and certainly stands out from the rest especially its duck bill makes it for me

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    It's an acquired taste 😉

  • @axwleurope9519

    @axwleurope9519

    9 ай бұрын

    I love them

  • @patoeend8118

    @patoeend8118

    9 ай бұрын

    I like the Talgo trains because the platform and the floor have the same level and technical is better for high speed. Less energy consumption.

  • @michaelhall8586
    @michaelhall858610 ай бұрын

    All the most important information with no fluff. You give the best train reviews

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @Fishfingers232
    @Fishfingers23210 ай бұрын

    The TGV Duplex is really showing its age, the replacement TGV M can't come soon enough.

  • @drdewott9154

    @drdewott9154

    10 ай бұрын

    I wonder if this means some of the Duplexes might be moved to operate in other countries. I can certainly see Ouigo expand to other European nations like maybe Germany or the Benelux. SNCF already has the trains so why not.

  • @CityWhisperer

    @CityWhisperer

    10 ай бұрын

    The Duplex shown in this video (and all of the ones Ouigo Spain operates) is one of the newest in SNCF's fleet. It entered service in 2013 for the Barcelona-Paris route.

  • @joriss5

    @joriss5

    10 ай бұрын

    @@CityWhisperer 2013 Is already 10 years ago... these trains are still newer than the AVE S-103 though. The added pink in the original blue interiors look horrible.

  • @CityWhisperer

    @CityWhisperer

    10 ай бұрын

    @@joriss5 Train lifetime is not that of a car or bike. These things can and do last some 40 years. In fact, the first AVEs introduced in 1992 are already over 30 years old.

  • @axwleurope9519

    @axwleurope9519

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@CityWhispererthey are dated

  • @feiryfella
    @feiryfella10 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad you talk about accessibility, so many dont x

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    I always try to include it 👍🏻

  • @sammoon67
    @sammoon674 ай бұрын

    Changed so much for the better since I was last in Spain in 2018…hope to get back soon!!!

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    4 ай бұрын

    You should 💕

  • @theobrattinga500
    @theobrattinga50010 ай бұрын

    Great video !!

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @robyoungquist5803
    @robyoungquist580310 ай бұрын

    Nice presentation Matt 👍🏻. You know which service I’d be on. Yep … Iryo 😉👍🏻

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Right on Rob 🫡👍🏻

  • @JosephBrown-hm9hk
    @JosephBrown-hm9hk10 ай бұрын

    Love this. Well done, and yes please for more. My main reason for viewing train/plane/ferry/bus videos is to explore options for future trips - and this sort of info is exactly what I want.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad to be of help!

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak120410 ай бұрын

    I'm looking forward to a lot more comparison videos like this.

  • @miguelangelmarinoni

    @miguelangelmarinoni

    10 ай бұрын

    Como lo traducen al español ? No olvidemos que se trata de un vídeo referido al transporte de España. !!

  • @AndrewG1989
    @AndrewG198910 ай бұрын

    Lovely journey and those trains are so fast & smooth. 😍

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes they are Andrew! Have you been on any?

  • @timkellyD2R
    @timkellyD2R10 ай бұрын

    What a change from the days of the Puente Aereo!

  • @emmanueluanseru
    @emmanueluanseru8 ай бұрын

    Great video mate

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @ncrea-tv7816
    @ncrea-tv78169 күн бұрын

    thank you for sharing this video

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    4 күн бұрын

    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @jimb604
    @jimb60410 ай бұрын

    We've been on Ouigo, AVE, and Iryo. A bit disappointed you didn't mention lounge options for AVE and Iryo. My main issue on all of these is limited luggage space, since our visits from US to daughter in Spain always involve a couple suitcases. Ten years ago, I recall Renfe gate checking bags on some AVE's from Sevilla.

  • @haydaral-assadi8946
    @haydaral-assadi894610 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for the video

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    You are welcome 🤗

  • @howardcobb4656
    @howardcobb465610 ай бұрын

    Great video! Loved the review of the 4 trains. I’m cheap so I normally would pick the cheapest. Your review is going to cause me to look at other factors. Thanks

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Cool, thanks!

  • @grassytramtracks

    @grassytramtracks

    10 ай бұрын

    So would I. At the moment at least, whilst iryo don't have rock bottom prices as low as Avlo and Ouigo, their cheap fares are far more consistently available and at more convenient times

  • @matthewharty6531
    @matthewharty653110 ай бұрын

    great video

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi
    @Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi10 ай бұрын

    Bom dia muito lindo trem lundo lugar gostei ótimo vídeo 4:07

  • @nancypine9952
    @nancypine995210 ай бұрын

    I was going to suggest comparing different trains on the same route, and you beat me to it! I'd also be curious about traveling between two cities that would require a transfer, showing which companies are easiest to deal with, and what happens if a delay causes someone to miss a transfer. And for a suggested ride, I know it's been mentioned before, but the Mount Washington Cog Railway, in northern New Hampshire, is amazing. It's quite old, dating back to 1869, and only a few minutes long, but the view is absolutely sensational, and there's a hotel and a research weather station at the top. If you can manage it, going up in October, when the leaves are changing, would be wonderful.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestion 😃

  • @alpenroseable
    @alpenroseable8 ай бұрын

    wondeful, ilike that you show how is it outide the trainstation, the vibe of the cita a little bit

  • @ThisWontFly
    @ThisWontFly10 ай бұрын

    I really like the concept of the video and I think it was very well executed. Having tried all but AVLO, I will happily ride Iryo because to me they provide full-service at a really competitive price. About the "1st class" on Ouigo: This was the actual 1st class when the trains were regular SNCF TGV trains. I remember them being just like that when I rode the Paris to Stuttgart route more than a decade ago. I may not be a fan of SNCF, but they seem to be keeping their trains well.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Indeed, Ouigo in France and Spain is a very different concept!

  • @MrDavidcanet
    @MrDavidcanet2 ай бұрын

    Schienenzeppelin In 1930 Franz Kruckenberg invented a revolutionary rail vehicle: a kind of zeppelin on wheels, made from lightweight aluminum, driven by an aircraft engine and a propeller. This futuristic manifestation set a world record with a speed of 230 km/h, only surpassed in 1954. Even after some modifications the Schienenzeppelin was not suitable for regular service. No carriages could be attached, the propeller was dangerous and most tracks were not suitable for such high speeds. Consequently the Reichsbahn developed its own Schnelltriebwagen in 1932.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    2 ай бұрын

    Scary 😱

  • @mariadelmarjimenezarroyo2656
    @mariadelmarjimenezarroyo265610 ай бұрын

    13:43 You can know it. When going to Valencia, Alicante or their intermediate stops, if you select a seat plan when booking, coaches 1, 2 and 3 are 2+1 layout, these are the old Fiest Class seats

  • @mariadelmarjimenezarroyo2656
    @mariadelmarjimenezarroyo265610 ай бұрын

    Please do a review on the Talgo to Badajoz

  • @ReggieWurz
    @ReggieWurz10 ай бұрын

    such a great video, glad to know my choice to go with iryo is the play, the ticket for Barcelona to Madrid was relatively pricey but just over £7 for Madrid to Valencia this summer is just too sweet

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Couldn't agree more!

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan399110 ай бұрын

    Great video. Hope i have chance to trying all of these train operator in the future, since i am not European and not living in European. I like Iryo service but on the other side choosing Velaro and Duplex as favourite Trainsets

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    You definitely should! 🤗🙏

  • @tm752
    @tm75210 ай бұрын

    I travelled a few years ago on a TGV in first class from Avignon to Paris. The train was late, terribly crowded and though only having a knapsack and a wheelie, there was no space for either around my upstairs seat. I rode the entire trip sharing my seat space with my luggage.

  • @KyrilPG

    @KyrilPG

    10 ай бұрын

    Lower deck cabins have more luggage storage space.

  • @alpenroseable
    @alpenroseable8 ай бұрын

    and i like your voice and comments thank you

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed!

  • @vshade
    @vshade10 ай бұрын

    Another thing is that is usual for iryo premium seats to be cheaper or less than 5 euros more than the basic ones on higher demand departure times.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Exactly 😅

  • @orhancelikkaya1759
    @orhancelikkaya175910 ай бұрын

    I would like to see same content for UK high speed train servicers!

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Won't be happening for the moment I'm afraid!

  • @EuroDC1990
    @EuroDC199010 ай бұрын

    For me my first choice would probably be Avlo, personally I really like both the exterior and interior design and as it's the cheapest option and price is my main concern that's great. Just a shame there's so few journeys. Second choice would be Iryo as I think you're paying more but getting much more for your money. If I'm going to pay more I want to feel that it's worth it. The third choice would be AVE, I've always found them to look a bit bland but they do the job, even if a bit on the expensive side. The last resort for me would be Ouigo, the interiors look really garish and although I like the idea of sitting on the upper deck, even just watching videos and seeing pictures of it feels a bit claustrophobic. I think I'll give that a miss.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @axwleurope9519

    @axwleurope9519

    9 ай бұрын

    The Talgo trains are the best withe best comfort ride. No other brand reaches this level

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    9 ай бұрын

    @@axwleurope9519 they are the worst of these 4 trains. No questions

  • @Luigi-uj5ml
    @Luigi-uj5ml10 ай бұрын

    Cher voyageur, sur certaines LGV SNCF (par exemple la "LGV Est européenne") il y a à la fois la TVM 430 classique qui équipe la quasi-totalité des LGV françaises, et le système européen dit ETCS Niveau 2. Les signaux spécifiques au système européen dit ETCS Niveau 2 étant raréfiés par rapport aux signaux du type français TVM 430, je vous demande gentiment : qui capte les signaux radio du système européen dit ETCS Niveau 2 ? Pourquoi ces signaux sont-ils placés avec des intervalles plus grands (environ un signal du système européen appelé ETCS Niveau 2 pour 4 signaux du TVM 430) ? Merci beaucoup pour votre disponibilité et pour votre précieuse collaboration

  • @drdewott9154
    @drdewott915410 ай бұрын

    I'd say Ouigo and Iryo are the best of the lot. If you need lower fares, Ouigo might be your best option, but if you want a better ride experience with food and everything too, then Iryo might be beter.

  • @ZRHTrainspotter
    @ZRHTrainspotter7 ай бұрын

    I like iryo the most

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    7 ай бұрын

    Me too 😁

  • @Luigi-uj5ml
    @Luigi-uj5ml10 ай бұрын

    Dear traveller, on some SNCF LGVs (for example the "LGV Est européenne") there is both the classic TVM 430 which equips almost all French LGVs, and the European system called ETCS Level 2. Since the signals specific to the European system called ETCS Level 2 are rarefied compared to the signals of the French type TVM 430, I kindly ask you: who picks up the radio signals of the European system called ETCS Level 2? Why are these signals placed with greater intervals (approximately one signal of the European system called ETCS Level 2 for every 4 signals of the TVM 430)? Thank you very much for your availability and for your precious collaboration

  • @tucuuk

    @tucuuk

    10 ай бұрын

    Check out the documentation for GSM-R that is the wireless communication subsystem of the ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System)

  • @toddmccraven7078
    @toddmccraven70782 ай бұрын

    I have only been on Renfe between Madrid and Barcelona, but in August of 2024, I will go with Iryo.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    2 ай бұрын

    It's excellent 👌🏻

  • @transportspotterraphael
    @transportspotterraphael10 ай бұрын

    Iryo is my pick. It is a full service operator unlike Avlo and Ouigo which are properly low cost. Despite that, it manages to offer so much more and at a higher quality than most European carriers for a cheaper seat price. It might not have the executive class like Trenitalia's own offering in Italy and France, but it still manages to offer one of the highest quality seat and meal offering in the entire continent, IMO. Their brand of catery, Haizea looks very great, and I love its identity. I personally would go to Spain solely to ride with that operator! Tho from what I gathered from the others, I guess I have some notes to add. Renfe is probably gonna get better as soon as they get the Avril. They are going to need to improve their service which was already okay, albeit expensive prior to competition in order to stay ahead of the game. Avlo looks fairly standard for a low cost operator, but admittedly a tad bit more comfortable than what I'm used to. OuiGo Spain hits home as a formerly regular user of OuiGo France. OuiGo France is, in my personal opinion, terrible. I used to use the service from Paris to Bordeaux during my studying years. It failed to uphold maintenance and its announced low prices as more often than not, their prices were even higher than InOui, the flagship service. I ended up getting a discounts card solely to avoid them. The pricing was too high but the amenities were almost inexistant, good thing the seats were at least somewhat comfortable. Also barring the fact that there is 0 support for foreign visitors of the once most visited country in the world for a long time. OuiGo Spain howeve is low cost done right. There are options, the pricing is a lot fairer even two year after their start of their services. I think that I absolutely wouldn't be upset if I have to ride with them, this is clearly a step in the right direction, minus the luggage option, but I guess they need that for a bit more flexibility on their budget.

  • @axwleurope9519
    @axwleurope9519Ай бұрын

    Massive offer

  • @eurocopter2fred
    @eurocopter2fred10 ай бұрын

    Nice presentation: In the Kingdom Spain 🇪🇸 the AVE are certainly kings but the competition like the Ouigo which have nothing to do with the OuiGo SNCF Network with a Tapas bar a tradition on the Iberian Peninsula

  • @elpelucassape6719
    @elpelucassape671911 күн бұрын

    In the Avlo I don't like some cars either since the seats are very low with respect to the windows, other cars are in a correct position, but if you end up in the car with the lowest seats it is not pleasant

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    4 күн бұрын

    Yes, the ex cafeteria. But for €7, you can't complain

  • @phogenicjosh2601
    @phogenicjosh26014 ай бұрын

    Are oversized checked luggage allowed? My family and I will have a carry-on and a each will have checked luggage. We’ll also be in the first class cabin. Is there enough space for these suitcases? Worries the bigger racks will run out

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    4 ай бұрын

    Which operator?

  • @geassrailfantitan3414
    @geassrailfantitan341410 ай бұрын

    Is there a difference in quality between ann OBB Eurocity and the Railjet? If so, how much nicer is the railjet? Is there any benefit to taking a eurocity from vienna to budapest over a railjet?

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    I'd happily take either 👍🏻

  • @CJWJR
    @CJWJR4 ай бұрын

    When designing the station platforms and train cars, I'm surprised no one thought about wheelchairs access.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    4 ай бұрын

    There is a wide variety of thing to consider and when most of these were designed, it wasn't mandatory

  • @samroy5967
    @samroy59673 ай бұрын

    Is arriving at the Atocha station with a confirmed ticket an hour before your departure is good enough? Or is it better to arrive even earlier than that? 🤔

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes, but at an absolute minimum

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak120410 ай бұрын

    As is the case of most high speed train the window and seat alignment on all these trains forces many passengers to stare at a blank wall. That's why I like to choose my seat from a detailed diagram. When I was Amtrak conductor I tried to make sure that all passengers got the best views in the house when good seats were available...especially when children were traveling. I'd rather they lookout the window and learn geography instead of being glued to some inane computer game.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    It's sad they can't align the seats and windows. Really sad!

  • @lzh4950

    @lzh4950

    9 ай бұрын

    @@NonstopEurotrip That's one thing that Japan's _Shinkansen_ gets right albeit with smaller windows

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak120410 ай бұрын

    IRYO companion seats are located next to a wall with no window view at all. That sucks.

  • @user-bn3nt6eu6p
    @user-bn3nt6eu6p7 ай бұрын

    I personally love Ouigo, not the rolling stock itself but mostly the Brand feeling. Anyway never travelled with one. How do they and AVLO check luggage? It is a new concept, customer are probably not used to/aware of. In the biggest station I know they check at the entrance of the train, but how to deals with smaller station/station in between?

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    7 ай бұрын

    I've never had or seen any luggage being checked at any train station

  • @luke211286
    @luke21128610 ай бұрын

    Just a point of clarification to ask. I thought Ouigo was the rail version of low-cost airliners. Have even booked them once (eventually I had to cancel due to schedule changes), and looks on paper they were strict with the baggage limits. But seeing this video, I'm surprised they have first class. Is is just for the trains serving Spain?

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Avlo is even more low cost, ouigo is a good middle ground with AVE and iryo more premium options

  • @transportspotterraphael

    @transportspotterraphael

    10 ай бұрын

    OuiGo France does neither have large seats (but a similar booking for just a "quiet section" with a power socket) nor a bar coach and no entertainment or wi-fi. It should also be noted that unless you book OuiGo France trips via SNCF Connect, there is no English language support. OuiGo Spain is different, having those large seats and a bar coach, and offering an English website as well as announcements on board (even including Catalan, which is very rare!). Both operators have a luggage restriction that is similar to airlines: In short, a hand bag and a cabin/carry-on is included in the base fare, but bigger luggage must be added as an option, and in theory, only those may use the racks at the end of each carriage.

  • @tucuuk

    @tucuuk

    10 ай бұрын

    Ouigo Spain got Euroduplex trains previously used by the TGV inOui service and they still have the same interior.

  • @DrNagi
    @DrNagi10 ай бұрын

    Man, we really need a private high speed competitor to DB in Germany.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Definitely!

  • @cal7348

    @cal7348

    10 ай бұрын

    Frecciarossa is coming. Monaco Milan

  • @DrNagi

    @DrNagi

    10 ай бұрын

    @@cal7348 I only know about Munich - Milan being planned, I'd love some in-country competition though on Routes like Hamburg - Munich for example.

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak120410 ай бұрын

    Please compare the ride qualities I can expect to experience when I test ride at least two options between Barcelona and Madrid next January. I'm looking for the smoothness and most quiet ride. The Talgo got poor reviews for bumpy rides in the USA. Can you suggest other high speed day trips from Barcelona?

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Valencia is a beautiful place 😍

  • @AL5520

    @AL5520

    10 ай бұрын

    @@NonstopEurotrip Valencia from Barcelona is not fully high speed (yet). It's a different type of train (Renfe Class 130) as the high speed section is standard gauge and after Tarragona it uses the Iberian gauge tracks. Top speed on the high speed line is 250km and on the Iberian gauge line 220km (but usually does not reach this speed), they are working on the full connection by high speed line but it will take a few years. That said, the journey takes a bit less than 3h so I'm not sure it's suited for a day trip. Valencia is beautiful and requires a bit more than a few hours but it can be done. You can use high speed train for a visit in Girona, Lleida and Figueres (high speed station is in the outskirts of the city but not too far from the center). You can also take a high speed train to Tarragona but here the station is way out and far from the center which makes it less viable (with the bus you'll need it will be better to take the regular trian). All of those cities (including Tarragona, which is recommended) have plenty to see and do. For those cities there is also a high speed local service called Avant (which has fixed fares).

  • @axwleurope9519

    @axwleurope9519

    9 ай бұрын

    Talgo is indeed the best in comfort ride. Maybe he tested a failed train. The Talgo tilting system is unmatched

  • @samtrak1204

    @samtrak1204

    9 ай бұрын

    @@axwleurope9519 Tracks in USA are not up to European standards so Amtrak trains will inevitably be bumpy to put it mildly.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    9 ай бұрын

    @@axwleurope9519 the ride quality is terrible though, only any tracks outside of perfectly laid highspeed tracks. See Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

  • @jasonschmelter6023
    @jasonschmelter602310 ай бұрын

    As a frequent traveler between either Madrid or Barcelona to Zaragoza, I would pick Iryo first and Ave second because of Cercanías access and not such a madhouse to board like Ouigo

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @ereimul1444
    @ereimul14443 ай бұрын

    what the earliest and latest train? i need a day trip to Barcelona.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    3 ай бұрын

    Check the timetables

  • @prettymiffedbrit
    @prettymiffedbrit10 ай бұрын

    I went on Renfe between Mad-Bar. Not terrible, but the price was annoying. This was in 2021. Nothing was served due to you know what, but I intermittent fast, so food is not a priority, I would rather wait for a decent restaurant. I have also done the Sevilla to Madrid and that is a great route. But with Spanish trains I like the regional trains. Granted, there aren't much in the way of facilities, but you get to see a lot more of the country from Madrid, like Segovia, Alvala, Toledo and actually one of the hidden towns like Aranjuez which is great!

  • @AtlzBestM26
    @AtlzBestM269 ай бұрын

    Where do i search for tickets? Is there a cross shopping train ticket site?

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    9 ай бұрын

    Check out my omio link in the description. You can search all trains on there ✌🏻

  • @archazazel1855
    @archazazel18557 ай бұрын

    So which option has charging and wi fi?

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    7 ай бұрын

    All the information is in the video

  • @joriss5
    @joriss510 ай бұрын

    The "Ouigo" brand in Spain in nonsense, since it effectively offers the same service as the full-service TGV ("InOui") (except for the horrible pink headrests) and not the cheap, uncomfortable and bare french ouigo one.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    It's not nonsense because it's not just competing only with a state monopoly

  • @elpelucassape6719
    @elpelucassape671911 күн бұрын

    The Yrio vibrates a lot, it has a small sway that is a bit annoying compared to the rest of the companies

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    11 күн бұрын

    Lol Talgo bonk bonk

  • @elpelucassape6719

    @elpelucassape6719

    11 күн бұрын

    @@NonstopEurotrip I take it every day at seven in the morning and I can assure you that both ouigo, ave and avlo do not vibrate as much as the yrio, it is also true that the yrio is currently cheaper

  • @elpelucassape6719

    @elpelucassape6719

    11 күн бұрын

    @@NonstopEurotrip When I get on the train despite it being the most expensive service, I notice much more comfort in the journey both in the talgo S102/S112 and in the Siemens S103, very similar to the ice in Germany. Another thing I don't like about the yrio is that some single-row seats are positioned in the opposite direction of travel.

  • @vshade
    @vshade10 ай бұрын

    I have to take this route a lot and although I find the ouigo seats more comfortable, even on second class, the better looks of iryo and the cercanias/rodalies ticket make me choose that more often. (AVE is usually too expensive, avlo is much less comfortable)

  • @axwleurope9519

    @axwleurope9519

    9 ай бұрын

    Avlo for me is so comfortable!! The tilting system in Talgo trains provides an unmatched comfort ride

  • @pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt
    @pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt10 ай бұрын

    blah blah blah blah I went back in time to last Tuesday at 1:55 PM CEST blah blah blah blah *Btw, the pilot name for AVLO was "EVA", I think that pilot name represented that the AVE was gonna turn inside out the prices into an affordable level, but with all the services from a mix between AVE & an average low-cost, High Speed Train Service* 11:50 One Spanish youtuber which I'm subscribed to went from Madrid to Valencia on Ouigo and commented that the OuiBar food was expensive and that it was better to eat something you bought before riding on the train

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Which one would you take Pedro?

  • @291281
    @29128110 ай бұрын

    Excelente vídeo de trenes de alta velocidad en España

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you 👍

  • @axwleurope9519

    @axwleurope9519

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@NonstopEurotripit's said gracias when replying in Spanish

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    9 ай бұрын

    @@axwleurope9519 I wasn't?

  • @aa77655
    @aa77655Ай бұрын

    Ave and avio are those companies?

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    Ай бұрын

    ?

  • @anderslarsen6009
    @anderslarsen600910 ай бұрын

    I only think its us "nerds" that cares about livery and type of train. For 99'9% it comes down to price and availability. Perhaps the business travellers look at the business/first class offering because they don't have to pay by themself. :-)

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Maybe, but so be it 😂😂😂

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak120410 ай бұрын

    I thought Talgo and AVE were operated by Renfe but you say there are four competing companies?

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    AVE and AVLO are both owned by Renfe but run as separate entities

  • @samtrak1204

    @samtrak1204

    10 ай бұрын

    @@NonstopEurotrip I really wanted to ride the Talgo to test the ride quality but there is no cafe or first class... and the former cafe outfitted with coach seats under high windows without a view of passing scenery is unforgivable.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    9 ай бұрын

    There is on the AVE version

  • @Fan652w
    @Fan652w10 ай бұрын

    I am in principle all in favour of 'comparison' videos. However I did find trying to absorb comparisons of FOUR different types of train difficult. Might I suggest that at the end of the video you have your conclusions set out on our screens in tabular form.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @davidcorbett62
    @davidcorbett62Ай бұрын

    Spain has some fantastic trains but they are changing some routes/stations. For instance last year I went to Salou with a good part of my time was going to be spent close to my hotel the train station! But too my shock the station was closed and they where just starting to rip up the track. What was always a very busy little station framed by an old steam train. Seemingly a new high speed line was being built to link up European cities all by dictat of the Euro Parliament.. now why S where you not around when I was travelling around Europe.? Dam as your very pretty

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    Ай бұрын

    Yes, they definitely need to up the service on the non high-speed lines too!

  • @macaron3141592653
    @macaron31415926533 ай бұрын

    I always found ALL the talgo trains to be ugly. Totally agree on the Iryo.

  • @paulo929refael2
    @paulo929refael210 ай бұрын

    Wonderful comparison of Spanish AV trains! Have you ever done the trains through the Pyrenees? The petit train jaune or the Artouste train? They must be scenic! 🏞️🌟

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    I have, there's a video on the channel already! 👍🏻

  • @paulo929refael2

    @paulo929refael2

    10 ай бұрын

    @@NonstopEurotrip thank you! Spectacular views! 🌟

  • @aa77655
    @aa77655Ай бұрын

    Can you write rates from 1 to 4

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    Ай бұрын

    All the information is in the video

  • @ricksipes2026
    @ricksipes202610 ай бұрын

    I haven't been to Spain since the 80's so I doubt if any of these trains were available. Anyway, I think I'd choose the Iryo. The seats and the food bar were definitely pluses. The fares also seemed to be the most reasonable. I do hope you do more films like this. It is helpful As for other trips, how about some more trips in other parts of Spain or Spain to Portuga.l

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    You're welcome Rick 😁👍🏻

  • @guillermominarro2023

    @guillermominarro2023

    10 ай бұрын

    You need to come back to Spain my friend

  • @kras4opras4o
    @kras4opras4o10 ай бұрын

    The best is 10000+ km to the east and wears abbreviation N700S. 😎😀😎

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Why would that be in a video about Spain?

  • @prettymiffedbrit
    @prettymiffedbrit10 ай бұрын

    ¿Buenos, Que'tal?

  • @paulthiel5145
    @paulthiel514510 ай бұрын

    Really a shame that Iryo is not offering an Executive Class like their Italian counterparts.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Not really, it's not required imo

  • @paulthiel5145

    @paulthiel5145

    10 ай бұрын

    @@NonstopEurotrip couldn't disagree more imo 😁

  • @PhoenixAviation006
    @PhoenixAviation00610 ай бұрын

    why do i see 3 day old comments in a video thats only 5 minutes old 🤔 anyway i'd choose iryo

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Because my channel members get adfree access a week early.

  • @PhoenixAviation006

    @PhoenixAviation006

    10 ай бұрын

    @@NonstopEurotrip oh ok

  • @aviano72
    @aviano7210 ай бұрын

    Without having taken none of these i would go for Iryo as those ETR1000 are awesome

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    Absolutely!!

  • @jamesrobinson9194

    @jamesrobinson9194

    10 ай бұрын

    Been on Iryo last month. Well worth the premium to travel in First and have a meal on board.

  • @oliverlpc7920
    @oliverlpc79208 ай бұрын

    TRANSCANTABRICO TRAIN

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    8 ай бұрын

    ?

  • @YouTuber-vx1vp
    @YouTuber-vx1vp10 ай бұрын

    Freccia rossa 1000 is not Spanish! It’s Italian

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    As mentioned in the video, if you actually watched it

  • @axwleurope9519

    @axwleurope9519

    9 ай бұрын

    It's japanese by Hitachi

  • @ambulancerules
    @ambulancerules9 ай бұрын

    ice train

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    9 ай бұрын

    No

  • @ambulancerules

    @ambulancerules

    9 ай бұрын

    @@NonstopEurotrip yes

  • @antoniovitellaro
    @antoniovitellaro10 ай бұрын

    You see that beautiful iryo livery? Now in italy they are replacing it with a much uglier one. Ffs

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree, I much prefer the old one!

  • @axwleurope9519

    @axwleurope9519

    9 ай бұрын

    It's beautiful but the noise inside of these trains is annoying

  • @samtrak1204
    @samtrak120410 ай бұрын

    The loud and over stimulating pink and blue seats on OUIGO is a visual assault on the senses. It may be perfect for a busy child's playroom but not a coach interior which should offer a calm and relaxing ambience. The decorator should be fired immediately.

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    That's the Ouigo way 😂😂

  • @rksreepansh
    @rksreepansh10 ай бұрын

    India's vande Bharat train is best and shinkanshen bullet train in india loading....❤

  • @NonstopEurotrip

    @NonstopEurotrip

    10 ай бұрын

    It's definitely not...

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