Why is Avlo so cheap?

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.



People Also Ask

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. Two class, with basic catering.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Typically there are three types of train ticket in Spain: Básico, Elige and Prémium. These different types of ticket offer different rates of flexibility. Básico is the cheapest type of ticket you can buy, for both Standard and First Class, with Prémium being the most expensive.

MORE DETAILS

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).

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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!

MORE DETAILS

$276 million was spent on 31 Spanish trains before it was realized they were too big to fit in the tunnels. Spanish region spent $276 million on trains before they realized they were too big to fit in the tunnels. Two officials in the transport industry were fired as a consequence.

MORE DETAILS

ARE THERE BATHROOMS ON RENFE TRAINS? Yes, regarding of the class, all Renfe trains have clean public bathrooms available for all passengers during the ride.

MORE DETAILS

What documentation do I need? For Spanish people, the DN Card or Passport, that proves their identity, will be required. For other passengers, it will be necessary the documentation required to enter Spain from their country of origin.

MORE DETAILS

Spain's longest train is very different. This is the Trenhotel sleeper service from Barcelona to Vigo, and it's pretty fancy. This is a train for tourists and business travellers, with some quite luxurious sleeping cabins.

MORE DETAILS

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Barcelona is by taking the AVE high-speed train. This modern and luxurious train will get you to your destination in just under 3 hours.

MORE DETAILS