How fast is the Avant train in Spain?

Renfe's Avant high-speed trains are engineered for short journeys between nearby towns and provide services for middle distances at high speed. Being capable to carry up to 299 passengers, the train reaches a maximum speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) which lets it cover the 157 km-distance (97 mi) just in 2 hours.



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“Competition between state-owned train company Trenitalia and privately owned Italo on the main high-speed line has driven up quality and passenger numbers, but pushed down prices by between 20 and 25 per cent,” he explains. “It's to the benefit of everyone except domestic airlines.”

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The Avant is a high-speed train used on shorter distances. It has services from cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, and Valencia. It travels on high-speed lines with speeds up to 250km/h. Train routes. Reservations.

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Trainline is the official reseller of Renfe and Avlo, the brands of Spain's national railway company, OUIGO and iryo as well. So you all have ALL the options in just one place. Trainline sells train tickets for the same price as the Spanish carriers. It does add a small booking fee.

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Trenitalia's Paris to Milan route was first introduced in December 2021, serviced by Hitachi Rail's ETR1000. This super high speed train travels at 300km/h - with the ability to go400km/h if not limited by track regulations - making it the fastest train in Europe.

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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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Tarjeta Dorada Card If you are over 60, make sure you are eligible for a discount on all your train trips for just 6 euros. You can purchase your Tarjeta Dorada, which is named and non-transferable, at station ticket offices or travel agencies. It is valid for one, two or three years.

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The controversy surrounding the size of trains designed for the Asturias and Cantabria tracks that are incompatible with the narrow gauge tunnels has forced the resignation of the president of train operator Renfe, Isaías Táboas, as well as the current Secretary of State for Transport, Isabel Pardo de Vera.

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The new line is known as AVLO, from the national rail company Renfe, and tickets will be priced between €10 and €60 (US$66) per journey, depending on the route and time of travel. Travellers under the age of 14, who are accompanied by an adult, will pay just €5 (US$5.51).

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