How early should you arrive for train in Spain?

Arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before your train departs. This is because there is a security check, with a scanner for your bags and a ticket check, before you can enter the platform. Give yourself time to get to and from the train station.



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Unless you're taking the Auto Train, plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. If you need assistance with baggage and/or ticketing, we recommend you arrive 60 minutes early.

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Is it easy to get around Spain by train? Compared to long road trips and all of the inconveniences of short flights, it's easy to get around Spain by train.

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Arrive at the station at least 30 minutes to an hour in advance to give yourself time to get your bearings and find your way to the correct terminal.

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Plan to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart (Auto Train passengers should arrive at the station at least two hours prior to departure).

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We recommend that you arrive at least 90 minutes prior to your train leaving so you can have a stress-free check-in.

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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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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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Spanish trains don't operate on a normal booking horizon, although most trains open around 60 days in advance. This is when you'll find the cheapest tickets. We always recommend booking as far in advance as possible to get the cheapest Spanish train tickets.

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It's an easily walkable city and even with only 2 days in Seville you'll clock up some miles as you explore everything the city has to offer. If you arrive in Seville by car, you'll face challenges finding parking and driving down narrow, one-way streets. It's not a fun way to begin a holiday (trust me).

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There's also no reason to believe they are not within short walk, so 9-10 minutes are totally fine.

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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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Spain's Free Rail Ticket Scheme Will Last Until December 2023.

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Anytime Return: Your outward travel can be anytime within five days of the date on your ticket. Your return travel must be within one calendar month of the outward travel date specified. Anytime Day Return: Your outward and return travel can be on any train on the date specified.

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