What is the difference between Renfe and Renfe AVLO?

Avlo is a lo-cost subsidiary of Renfe which runs Barcelona-Madrid, other routes planned. Their trains are one class only, with no-catering. Ouigo Spain is a lo-cost subsidiary of SNCF (French Railways) which runs Barcelona-Madrid, Madrid-Valencia & Madrid-Alicante, other routes planned.



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Avlo (Spanish pronunciation: ['aßlo], short for Alta Velocidad Low Cost literally No Frills High Speed ) is the name of the Spanish low-cost high-speed rail service, at the start between of the cities of Madrid, Zaragoza and Barcelona, by the national rail company Renfe.

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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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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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Avlo is a subsidiary of the Spanish national train service Renfe, Ouigo is owned by a parent company of the French national SNCF, and Iryo is owned by a private company whose owners include Italy's national Trenitalia. They are in competition with each other, and that helps to keep their prices down.

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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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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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Reserving point-to-point tickets in advance (available up to 60 days ahead of travel) is the best way to save money and to guarantee a seat on your preferred train. Furthermore, many areas of Spain aren't well served by its train system — for many trips, buses and even flights may be a better option.

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With close to 4000 kilometres of track, the Spanish high-speed AVE trains operate on the longest high-speed network in Europe. Running at speeds of up to 310 km/h, this extensive network allows for fast connections between cities in Spain. Travel from Madrid to Barcelona in less than 3 hours!

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Renfe is the primary operator of trains in Spain. It runs the impressive AVE service, which connects Spain's major cities at speeds of up to 310km/h (193 mph). Renfe also runs various other train services in Spain, such as regional trains, the Trenhotel service and suburban Cercanías services.

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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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Renfe offer a complimentary food and drink service for those travelling in First Class on AVE trains*, every day except Saturdays.

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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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