Which is better Renfe or OUIGO?

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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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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The tickets are cheap, and there are no frills, but you get to where you're going on lovely high speed trains while enjoying the beautiful countryside. In terms of comfort, Ouigo is nowhere near as bad as a budget (or any) airline, though the experience is a bit more cramped than a standard high speed train ride.

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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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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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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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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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For your journey with OUIGO You must arrive at the station 30 minutes before departure. Access to the train is no longer guaranteed 5 minutes before departure.

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OUIGO PLUS, a little extra for everyone You already know about the OUIGO ESSENTIAL package, the OUIGO ticket at the best price, which includes a hand luggage and a small cabin luggage. You can now add additional services to your OUIGO ticket. OUIGO PLUS includes all these services for only €9 more!

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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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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.)

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Enjoy high-speed routes between Barcelona, Madrid, Zaragoza, and Tarragona with OUIGO Spain. Whether you're travelling for work or pleasure, forget about those long and uncomfortable trips by car and take a sleek OUIGO train, where you can enjoy a bar car, WiFi and many other amenities.

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In November 2022, SNCF-owned Ouigo launched a new high-speed, low-cost route between Madrid and Valencia. From summer 2023 it will also run to Alicante. Tickets will initially be priced at €9 one-way with one suitcase, but will cost around €30 after the launch period.

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