Is it better to travel by train or car in Spain?

Compared to long road trips and all of the inconveniences of short flights, it's easy to get around Spain by train. Instead of sitting on a cramped bus or spending your time going to and from airports, the trains offer a quick and comfortable way to enjoy the ride to Spain's dazzling cities.



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Travelling by train The best way to travel long distances in Spain is to book the high-speed train or AVE (Alta Velocidad) which run between most major cities. A train ride from Barcelona to Madrid covers some 500km (311 miles) in just 2hrs 40 minutes, while a train from Madrid to Seville takes around the same time.

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Organizing a road trip in Spain is very easy. All you need is a rental car, a map and some free time. Spanish roads are safe and in good shape.

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The price rises are mainly caused by car rental companies having sold off much of their stock of vehicles during the pandemic as demand collapsed. Now, with people taking holidays again, they are trying to rebuild their fleets, but a global shortage of semi-conductors means they are paying more for new vehicles.

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Travelling by bus Getting the bus is one of the cheapest ways to get around Spain – although for long distances it is not always the most comfortable. It's also one of the easiest ways to access off-the-beaten-track destinations and rural areas where there are no train lines.

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As a rule, the high-speed train Madrid to Seville boasts average travel times of 2 hours and 30 minutes, running at maximum speeds of up to 192 miles per hour.

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  • The Transcantabrico Train. ...
  • La Robla Express. ...
  • Galicia's tourist trains. ...
  • Tren dels Llacs. ...
  • The Al Andalus. ...
  • Campos de Castilla Train. ...
  • The Cervantes Train. ...
  • Philip II Train.


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1 | Booking your rental car We've rented cars in most European countries and have always found Spain to be very easy and straightforward for renting a car. From booking our cars to pickup and driving around the country, we have found Spain a great country to explore by rental car.

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Rent a smile The legal driving age in Spain is 18 years old. To be able to rent a car, however, most rental car companies in Spain require you to be at least 21 years old. Some might also ask that you have had your license for at least one year, and some might require you to be 23 or over.

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Petrol stations in Spain are self-service and many accept card payments at the pump, but some require you to pre-pay before you add fuel. It's often cheaper to fill the car up in a town or city as the more rural you go, the more expensive fuel tends to be. Now you're in the know, enjoy your trip – Hasta luego!

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Do you need to learn Spanish before moving to Spain? or can people speak a good level of English in Spain? The short answer is yes, people do speak English in Spain. However, the English proficiency level, the number of people speaking in English, or the areas where you'll hear English on the streets are limited.

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