🇪🇸Renfe AVE — Routes, Times & Tickets
AVE is Renfe's high-speed brand, running up to 310 km/h across Spain's extensive network from Madrid to Barcelona, Seville, Valencia and Málaga. Renfe also runs the low-cost AVLO service.
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AVE vs AVLO — what's the difference?
AVE is the full-service high-speed train; AVLO is Renfe's low-cost high-speed option with cheaper base fares.
How fast is Madrid to Barcelona by AVE?
About 2 hours 30 minutes on the fastest direct AVE services.