Transport in Spain – Next Expat

Types of public transport in Spain. Public transport schedule in Spain. Prices for public transport in Spain.

Urban transport in Spain

In Madrid and Barcelona, it is most convenient to buy a ticket for 10 trips for 8€
Tourist buses cost €30 for two days and travel on popular sightseeing routes
Intercity buses cercanias run from 6:00 to 24:00 with an interval of 10-15 minutes. Travel price from 10 to 60 €, depending on distance
You can buy a ticket and find out route schedules at newsstands, bus stops, hotels, travel agencies and drivers

There is underground transport in all big cities. Single trip costs 1.3€, day ticket 8€
The ticket is a cardboard card that must be inserted into the slot on the turnstile panel, then go through and pick it up from the back. A note will appear on the ticket indicating that the trip has been paid for.

You can rent a car in the parking lot or by stopping an empty car on the street
It is most convenient to use taxi services; you can call a car from any hotel, cafe or store
The cost of the trip is calculated by the taximeter. Price for travel 5 km – 10€

Tren de Alta Velocidad Espanola (AVE) – high-speed trains, trains accelerate to 350 km/h and run between large cities. The fare depends on the distance, for example, from Madrid to Barcelona you can travel in 3 hours and 50 €. It is better to book tickets in advance on the website
Trenhotel – night trains, with all amenities. The compartment is similar to a hostel room, with a bed and a private bathroom. The ticket price depends on the route and class of carriage
Regionales – electric trains running within one region. The ticket costs 4-5 €, is sold at the station, the ticket must be validated upon boarding

Trasmediterranea is a national ferry company. It’s convenient to buy tickets through a mobile application; travel costs from 20 €
Ferries run between all major cities, there are flights to the Balearic Islands, Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza and other popular resorts
Author + ferry – another popular way to travel and get around Spain

There are more than 40 airports in Spain and the most convenient way to travel around the country is by plane.
Volotea and Ryanair are the cheapest airlines, tickets cost 20-30 €
For travel, please read the baggage limit rules. Airplane is the fastest way to see the country. It’s more convenient to book tickets on the airline’s website

Transport in Spain