Alvia High-Speed Train

The Spanish Alvia trains combine both a long distance and a high-speed service to connect major cities across Spain. The Alvia offers many routes such as connections from Madrid to Gijon, Alicante and Castellón and from Barcelona to Bilbao, A Coruña and Vigo. With air conditioned carriages and check-in control before boarding the Alvia is comfortable and relaxed way to traverse one of Europe's biggest countries.

Alvia high-speed train at platform in Barcelona, Spain

Interior of Alvia high-speed train, tourist class, Spain

Alvia high-speed train routes

Whether you wish to travel from Barcelona in the east to A Coruña in the north west or from central Madrid to Gijon in northern Spain, the Alvia offers extensive routes across Spain. The Alvia high-speed train seats offer a comfortable and spacious service with a buffet carriage and an option to purchase both hot and cold drinks and meals. 1^st class (preferente) passengers can access the lounge before departure, and once onboard you’ll receive newspapers and a complimentary meal and drink served to your seat.

Alvia trains make connections across Spain and run on the following routes:

Alicante - Gijon
Alicante - Santander
Madrid - Alicante
Madrid - Bilbao
Madrid - Cadiz
Madrid - Gijon
Madrid - Huelva
Madrid - Logroño
Madrid - Pamplona
Madrid - Santander
Madrid - Irun (Spain)
Madrid - Castellón
Madrid - Vitoria-Gasteiz
Madrid - A Coruña
Barcelona - A Coruña
Barcelona - Bilbao
Barcelona - Gijon (via León)
Barcelona - Irun (Spain)
Barcelona - Vigo

Reservations

Reservations on the Alvia high-speed trains are compulsory. We recommend you make your reservations as far in advance as possible.

How to make reservations for the Alvia

You can reserve your seat on the Alvia in the following ways:

Through our reservation service
At the train station. Keep in mind that trains can become full during busy times.

Please note that children under 4 require a (free) ticket to travel on this train. This ticket can be obtained from a RENFE point of sale at all major train stations in Spain.

Reservation fees

2^nd class (turista) seat: €6.50
^1st class (preferente) seat: €23.50
Free for holders of an Interrail Spain Premium Pass, provided the reservation is made at least business 3 days in advance using our reservation service.

Meal and drink are included in 1^st class. If not available, reservation costs are €10.