Spain by train

Fly by HST

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From Madrid to Barcelona

The HST connects Spain’s two main metropolitan areas: Madrid and Barcelona.
You’ll be travelling from the centre of the
mainland to the coast in just two and a half hours. You can also stop off halfway and visit Zaragoza.

MADRID

Enjoy this vibrant capital full of art, history
and entertainment. Take a stroll along the “Paseo del Arte” or “Art Promenade” which is packed with museums, palaces and exotic gardens.

BARCELONA

You’ll just love this cosmopolitan, avant-garde, Mediterranean city which is full of surprises.

ZARAGOZA

The capital of the Region of Aragon has a delightful historical old town located on the banks of the Ebro River.

Southwards

Start the day in Spain’s capital and then carry on in Seville, in the heart of Andalusia, or in Malaga, on the shores of the Mediterranean. The Madrid-Seville and Madrid-Malaga HST routes connect a number of cities.

CÓRDOBA

You’ll just love this Andalusian city which was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The HST from Madrid will get you there in just over an hour and a half.

SEVILLA

On a visit to the capital city of Andalusia you’ll see how cheerful the people are and discover real architectural treasures like the cathedral and the Real Alcázar.

MÁLAGA

Stroll along the beautiful beaches, even in winter, and try the renowned “pescaíto frito” (typical little fried fish) and an “espeto”, skewered sardines grilled over the embers.

Northwards

In a single day you can combine Madrid with one or more of the main cities in Castile-León, a region rich in culture and renowned for its delicious cuisine. You can visit incredible cities like Segovia, Valladolid, Palencia and León.

SEGOVIA

You’ll arrive less than half an hour after leaving Madrid. The spectacular 1st century Roman aqueduct is your point of entry to the old town, a World Heritage site.

Just over half an hour from Segovia and an hour from Madrid you’ll come to Valladolid.

LEÓN

This city in northwest Spain and capital of the province of León is also a stopover for Pilgrims on the Way of Saint James.

Eastwards

If you’re in Madrid but you’re missing the sea, you can always take the HST to Valencia or Alicante. In less than two hours you can be strolling on the beach and enjoying a delicious paella.

VALENCIA

You’ll love this city with a wonderful climate and magnificent beaches. Stroll through the maze-like streets of the thousand-year-old district of El Carmen. Visit the Cathedral and the Silk Exchange, two Gothic gems. To spend some time surrounded by trees you should visit the Turia gardens, on foot or by bicycle. While you’re here, you really shouldn’t miss the City of Arts and Sciences, an impressive scientific and cultural complex which includes the Oceanogràfic, the largest aquarium in Europe.