Heading to Spain May 2025 with family (3 of us). We travel heavy and this will not change. Normally we fly and travel by rental car. But for Spain, teenager in family wants to experience train ride. Looking at Renfe AVE train from Barcelona to Granada and then late trip, same, Renfe AVE, from Seville to Madrid. We will be traveling in the premium class with more room between seats.
For the 3 of us will have 4 large (checked) bags (one 29", three 26") plus large "carryon" bags (backpack size) and ladies each a purse. Given the number and size of bags, will we experience problems at Barcelona or Seville train stations getting on to train AND then being able to find storage?
Is it correct that they will not closely inspect bag dimensions, weights, etc and easy to get on board AVE? Also, once on board, how likely we will find space at end of car? And if not, have I read correctly we can wheel some of the large bags into our seating area and store there, in front of legs?
If this will not work out, will likely just fly but then we will certainly need to deal with excess baggage weights. Alternatively, as fall back will just rent a car and drive. For Granada to Seville, planning to take bus, since it's a short journey and I understand very easy with large/excess baggage.