Is Renfe or ouigo better?

Your destination, travel goals, and budget will all play a role in making the right decision. Renfe's AVE trains offer a premium experience with a wide range of destinations, while OUIGO Spain provides affordable prices and a straightforward ticketing system.



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In brief, TGV INOUI trains are premium service, while OUIGO trains are low-cost TGVs.

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In my opinion just as reliable as any other train. The only snag could be that in the unlikely event of a cancellation you would receive a voucher rather than a refund. Also baggage is charged extra and you are supposed to be at the station 30 minutes ahead.

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Similar to TGV INOUI, OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains travel at 300 km/h, and even 320 km/h on some lines! It's the perfect way to comfortably enjoy the views while arriving at your destination quickly.

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I've taken Ouigo a number of times and it's certainly not as comfortable and carefree as normal (expensive) high speed trains. But I love it, particularly when I've been able to slip across France in a few hours for less than the cost of lunch in a Parisian bistrot.

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Why are tickets with OUIGO cheaper? Because there is only one class of travel, equivalent to a standard TGV, and the product is 100% digital.

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OUIGO trains. If you're looking for an affordable way to travel around Spain, Ouigo trains are a good option. These low-cost, high-speed trains started operating in Spain in 2018 and have quickly become popular among budget-conscious travelers.

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The Renfe Class 103 is a high-speed train used for the AVE service and operated in Spain by the state-run railway company RENFE.

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Renfe is Spain's national railway company, running most regional and high-speed AVE trains on the country's extensive railway system. It's easy to visit the biggest Spanish cities on the AVE train, such as Barcelona, Madrid and Seville.

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Choose your seat on board Reserve your seat with the “Choose my seat” option for a more comfortable or more private experience, or if you want more space. Customise your needs on SNCF connect and select: Your coach number.

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Important: Luggage on Ouigo allowed. Baggage is strictly limited to one item 36 x 27 x 15 cm max and one item 55 x 35 x 25 cm max, including handles & wheels.

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Ouigo trains are one-class only with no catering, no first class, strict baggage limits with fees for larger or additional bags, it even costs extra for a seat with a power socket.

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According to the general conditions concerning baggage, at OUIGO, all passengers (whether adults or children, including babies) have two free luggage options: 2 pieces of hand luggage not exceeding 36 x 27 x 15 cm; 1 suitcase not exceeding 55 x 35 x 25 cm and 1 piece of hand luggage not exceeding 36 x 27 x 15 cm.

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OUIGO is a low-cost, high-speed train service operating under the SNCF brand in France and Spain. OUIGO is a popular choice for train travel as it offers passengers long-distance journeys within the French and Spanish rail network, at some of the most competitive prices.

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Your journey, at the highest level. With the Comfort seat (formerly First Class), you will enjoy more space and wider seats. It is located in carriages with a 2+1 layout, i.e. each carriage has a row of 2 seats, aisle and a row of 1 seat. Buy a Prémium ticket or a Elige Confort ticket to travel in this type of seat.

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Ouigo trains are fast trains, just like the SNCF's TGV service, running at 270-320 km/hr (160-199 mph).

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Spain's high-speed lines have been opened up to competition. Renfe now has a lo-cost brand called Avlo, and competitor operators Iryo & Ouigo now operate on key routes including Barcelona-Madrid, Madrid-Valencia, Madrid-Cordoba/Seville/Malaga. See the Barcelona-Madrid page for a run down of these 3 operators.

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Avlo, Iryo, Ouigo... Renfe now has a lo-cost brand called Avlo, and competitor operators Iryo & Ouigo now operate on key routes including Barcelona-Madrid, Madrid-Valencia, Madrid-Cordoba/Seville/Malaga. See the Barcelona-Madrid page for a run down of these 3 operators.

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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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In conclusion, Renfe's AVE trains offer a fast, comfortable, and efficient way to travel between cities in Spain. With three different classes, a flexible rescheduling policy, and a pet-friendly attitude, AVE trains are a great choice for travelers who want to explore all Spain offers.

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Ouigo España is an open-access operator of high high-speed railway services in Spain. It is a subsidiary of SNCF, the French national railway company, and uses its trademark Ouigo. Ouigo España.

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OUIGO is a low-cost rail service company established in 2013 as part of the SNCF group. Unlike the TGV INOUI service, OUIGO trains only have one class, which is equivalent to second-class travel. This is why OUIGO tickets are so cheap - from €10 for adults (depending on the destination) and €5 for children.

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Good news! You can now enjoy Wifi in all our OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and a wide range of entertainment options (press, videos, TV series, games, etc.) OUIGO Grande Vitesse is SNCF's low-cost TGV and takes you to over 50 destinations throughout France.

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