What is the best high speed train in Spain?

Advantages of AVE Trains: The most significant advantages of taking an AVE train are the speed and the number of routes they offer. These high-speed trains can reach up to 310 km/h, making them one of the fastest ways to travel between many cities in Spain.



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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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Inside the driver's cabin Italo trains can travel up to 186 mph -- not the fastest in the world but still respectable.

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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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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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What is an ICE? ICE - InterCity Express - is the brand name for Deutsche Bahn's (German Railways) premier high-speed trains. There are various types, some of which can run at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on Germany's high speed lines and up to 230km/h (130 mph) on upgraded conventional lines.

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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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Shanghai Maglev, China The world's fastest train can be found in Shanghai, China, where maglev (magnetic-levitation) technology allows passengers to travel from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road metro station in just seven minutes.

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