AVE - Spanish High Speed Trains

AVE - AVE Train Tickets - Alta Velocidad Española- AVE

Spanish High Speed Trains

AVE

Travel by high speed AVE trains at speeds of up to 190mph from Madrid to cities including Barcelona, Seville, Malaga and Valencia.

When you catch an AVE train, you can look forward to a relaxing and comfortable journey. Many little extras come as standard, like headphones and a choice of radio channels at their roomy seat and TV sets in each carriage.But for perks like access to AVE lounges, a welcome drink, and a meal, snack or breakfast served at their seat depending on the time of day, upgrade to first class (Preferente) or Club class.

CLUB CLASS

Travel in Club class and experience all the luxuries of first class plus:

• Comfortable leather seats
• Tables at every seat
• A la carte hot meal and drinks served at seat (on all routes except Madrid-Valladolid & Madrid-Albacete)
• Access to a conference room on-board the train (cannot be pre-booked)

Seats in Club class are arranged in pairs on one side of the aisle and a single seat on the other.

Club class is available on selected AVE services.

FIRST CLASS (PREFERENTE)

Travel in first class and enjoy all the comfort of standard class but with a little bit more luxury.

• Access to AVE Club lounges with TV, newspapers, magazines, fax machine, internet and drinks.
• On-board newspapers and magazines
• A meal at seat for no extra charge (on all routes except Madrid-Valladolid & Madrid-Albacete)
• Free parking at the station (24 hours if a single ticket, 48 hours if a return)

Seats in first class are arranged in pairs on one side of the aisle and a single seat on the other.

STANDARD CLASS (TURISTA PLUS)

Travel in first class for a comfortable journey and enjoy all the perks of standard class (Turista).

STANDARD CLASS (TURISTA)

Travel in standard class for a comfortable journey and enjoy:

• Air conditioned carriages
• Access to the buffet car, selling drinks and hot or cold meals
• Access to baby changing facilities
• A power socket (on most AVE trains but not all) and radio at seat
• A shared TV screen in every carriage

Seats in standard class are arranged in pairs, either side of the aisle.

Journey times are approximate and may vary. Please check all train times when you book. Prices are per person based on the cheapest available return adult standard class fare.

Train Name:

AVE (Alta Velocidad Española)

Description:

The AVE is the Spanish high-speed train (TGV equivalent), linking Madrid to key cities in Spain, such as Malaga, Barcelona, Seville and Cadiz.

Train Code:

AVE

Reservation:

Compulsory.

Booking Horizon:

60 days.

Accommodation:

Club class, Preferente class and Tourist class

Club Class:

Club class

• Comfortable first class seats in air-conditioned carriages.
• A la carte hot meal and drinks at seat included in the price of the ticket
• Access to AVE lounges in Alicante, Barcelona Sants, Tarragona, Castellon, Cordoba, Lleida, Malaga, Madrid Chamartin, Madrid Atocha, Murcia, Seville, Valencia, Valladolid and Zaragoza. Lounges are air-conditioned with daily newspapers and magazines, TV, comfortable seats, telephone, fax, Internet and drinks. Access to lounges is permitted up to 2 hours before train departure, on the day of departure.
• Access to conference room on the train (cannot be pre-booked).
• Free car parking at the main AVE train stations (24 hours for single ticket, 48 hours for return ticket). Parking is subject to availability.
• Complimentary newspapers and magazines A radio and TV at every seat.
• Access to baby-changing facilities and children's play area.
• Power sockets at every seat.

Preferente Class:

Preferente class

• Comfortable first class seats in air-conditioned carriages.
• Meal at seat included in the price of the ticket
• Access to AVE lounges in Alicante, Barcelona Sants, Tarragona, Castellon, Cordoba, Lleida, Malaga, Madrid Chamartin, Madrid Atocha, Murcia, Seville, Valencia, Valladolid and Zaragoza. Lounges are air-conditioned with daily newspapers and magazines, TV, comfortable seats, telephone, fax, Internet and drinks. Access to lounges is permitted up to 2 hours before train departure, on the day of departure.
• Free car parking at the main AVE train stations (24 hours for single ticket, 48 hours for return ticket). Parking is subject to availability.
• Complimentary newspapers and magazines A radio and TV at every seat.
• Access to baby-changing facilities and children's play area.
• Power sockets at every seat

Tourist Class:

Tourist class

• Comfortable Standard class seats in air-conditioned carriages.
• A radio and TV at every seat.
• Power sockets at every seat on most AVE trains.
• Access to baby-changing facilities and children's play area.

Catering:

Bar-buffet car selling drinks and snacks.

A meal at seat is included in the price of a Club or Preferente ticket.

Disabled Facilities:

• Wheelchair and Companion spaces and Disabled WC are available on AVE trains.
• Wheelchairs can be used on board provided their dimensions do not exceed 70cm wide, 130cm front to back and 140cm tall.
• Wheelchairs that are larger in size can only be taken on board if they can be folded down and the passenger can transfer to a seat.
• Passengers in need of assistance should arrive at the station 30 minutes before the departure of their train and present themselves at a ticket desk.
• Ramps are available to help people on and off the train.
• Films shown on board the train are subtitled for the hard of hearing.
• Dedicated staff are available throughout the journey to assist where necessary.

Smoking:

Trains are entirely non-smoking.

Luggage:

Each passenger can take a maximum of 3 bags, with a maximum total weight no greater than 20kg and a maximum total size of 250cm.

Bicycles:

Bicycles cannot be taken on board AVE trains, even if they are in a bike bag.

Domestic Animals:

• Small domestic animals are permitted to travel, provided other passengers do not object.
• Pets must be transported in a pet carrier (with dimensions no greater than 60x35x35cm and no heavier than 6kg).

Toilets:

Toilets are located at the end of each carriage. All trains have both ladies and gentlemen's toilets.