We are traveling by high speed train from Madrid to Barcelona on Sunday in December. In Madrid we are near the Atocha station. Looking for tips on logistics and making reservations, etc. I see Renfre, Iryo and Trainline as choices. Anything I should know about these companies. Thanks in advance for any help. Happy Holidays!
Posted by
Citizen of the World
3757 posts
You can buy tix directly on the train company websites.
The Trainline will have an overview of each company’s ticket costs.
Posted by
Belgium
163 posts
Anything I should know about these companies.
You get a perfect overview of the three high speed train services
- AVE trains from Renfe (Spanish national railways)
- IRYO trains
- OUIGO lo cost trains
reading here https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/barcelona-to-madrid-by-train.htm
In addition to the buy options by Kenko above, you could add https://www.petrabax.com/?id=110829/#!/trains , an US-based agency, where you can book Spanish trains online in US$ in plain English with no payment problems. It links to Renfe's ticketing system, with a small mark-up.
Posted by
Midwest
614 posts
We just did this. We found for Renfre the apps on our phone worked while the website on our laptops did not. You will need your passport numbers to book the trains