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Can you eat on Spanish trains?

On board services: Eating and drinking are permitted on all trains. Most long distance trains offer dining cars. If your train does not have a dining car, it likely offers a buffet bar car.



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If you travel with a Preferente or Turista Plus ticket, food and drinks are served to you at your seat or at the dining car or bar car. Travelers in Economy (Turista class) have the option to purchase food and drinks depending on the train.

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You can enjoy food and drinks during breakfast, morning snack, lunch, evening snack or dinner, depending on the journey and the time slot in which you travel. On short journeys, we offer you a small snack, consisting of a drink and something to munch on. Lunch and dinner include a starter, main course and dessert.

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It's a very comfortable way of traveling Spanish train seats are usually a little larger than planes seats (especially when compared to many low-cost airlines). You're also free to move about the train whenever you feel like it. Many trains also have seats that face each other and have a table between the seats.

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Renfe offer a complimentary food and drink service for those travelling in First Class on AVE trains*, every day except Saturdays. Depending on the time of day your journey is, you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner served to your seat.

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ARE THERE BATHROOMS ON RENFE TRAINS? Yes, regarding of the class, all Renfe trains have clean public bathrooms available for all passengers during the ride.

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Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure so you have time to check in for boarding. If you show up after this time, you may not be allowed to board. People with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance must arrive at the station at least 1 hour before the departure of their train.

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You can carry up to 3 pieces of hand luggage onto the train, provided that the sum of the three does not exceed 25 kg or 290 cm. The maximum dimensions allowed are 85x55x35 cm. (height-width-depth).

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All railway operators in Spain have a dynamic ticketing system, so fares change constantly. Renfe only offers a limited number of tickets with promotional prices. So when these tickets are sold, only the most expensive fares remain. The same applies for the other operators (Avlo, OUIGO and iryo).

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Barcelona to Madrid by Train from $7.78 | Official Renfe, iryo & OUIGO Tickets | Trainline.

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The Seat Selection add-on allows you to choose the seat in which you will travel. Travel with your most loyal friend for just €10 more.

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PRÉMIUM (PREMIUM) TICKET. The all-inclusive option! The Prémium ticket offers you a trip at the highest level, in the XL Confort seat to enjoy more leg room and comfort, with all add-ons included in the price of your ticket: seat selection, changes and cancellations, in-seat food service ... and much more!

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Only if the train guard opens first class for second class passengers. Otherwise you must pay the surcharge to travel in first class.

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Renfe is Spain's national train operator, and their premier high-speed trains are branded AVE which stands for Alta Velocidad Española (Spanish High-Speed). This is a premium high-speed train service, with the most frequent departures.

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The best and fastest way to travel long distances in Spain is by taking the AVE (Alta Velocidad Española), which uses Madrid as its principal terminal and travels to many of the country's principal cities. AVE trains are comfortable, efficient and incredibly fast.

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There are many reasons to love the Transcantabrico, one of Spain's top train journeys. With its elegant cars and luxurious amenities, the Transcantabrico, a popular tourist train in northern Spain, is like a 5-star hotel on wheels. For many, it's the perfect way to see some of Spain's most beautiful and varied scenery.

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