Alvia is a second-class high-speed rail from Renfe with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Trains can use Iberian gauges and standard European tracks, allowing them to travel on recently constructed high-speed lines. Alvia has many routes starting mainly from Madrid and Barcelona.

1st Class

Facilities in the coach

• Free wifi available
• Power outlet available at your seat
• Air-conditioning
• You can buy food and drinks
• Disabled facilities

2nd Class Comfort

Facilities in the coach

• Free wifi available
• Power outlet available at your seat
• Air-conditioning
• You can buy food and drinks
• Disabled facilities

2nd Class

Facilities in the coach

• Free wifi available
• Power outlet available at your seat
• Air-conditioning
• You can buy food and drinks
• Disabled facilities

Ultimate Guide to Spanish Railway

Ultimate Guides to Spain Railways

Like the rail network in most parts of Europe, traveling by train in Spain is simple, economical and efficient.

You should understand that Spain’s transportation infrastructure is generally quite mature, but did you know that Spain ranks behind China and has the second most high-speed rail in the world? Japan has the title of fastest high-speed rail, but Spain's high-speed rail ranks fifth.

Spain is a relatively small country, which means you can easily, cheaply and quickly see more of Spain. All train travel in Spain goes through Renfe-Spain’s nationalized railway network (Red Nacional de F'errocarriles Espafioles), which operates regular city-to-city, inner-city regiona...