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If you are visiting Spain there are a number of possible options for getting around:

Train

Spain has invested a lot of money in its rail infrastructure over the last few years, and there are high speed links (AVE) between some of the major cities. The high speed link between Madrid and Barcelona takes under 3 hours, but will cost over one hundred Euros. Madrid to Seville is also under 3 hours. Standard train services are slower than AVE (journeys take approximately twice as long), but the prices are much cheaper.

Bus

Bus services in Spain are very reasonably priced (much cheaper than travelling by train) and buses connect all of the major towns and cities. Many of the bus companies such as EVA offer overnight travel, so you can sleep while you travel.

Car Rental

Rental vehicles offer the greatest flexibility if you want to visit a number of locations in Spain. Away from the busy summer months car rental in Spain is a cost-effective option, with small cars available for well under 100 Euros per week. There are car rental companies all over Spain, many of the internet companies offer the best prices

TIP: Check that your rental car has a low CDW (collision damage waiver) insurance excess – the cheapest rental car prices tend to have large CDW excesses.

Internet companies such as Blue Valley Car Hire offer car hire comparisons at Malaga, Barcelona, Madrid and all major locations in Spain.

Any train ticket office and validates their pass from the first day of travel. One day railway runs from midnight to midnight. During this time you can take the train you want. For example, an overnight train that departs after 7pm, a day train will begin at 7 PM and ends at midnight next day. Show your pass to the driver once you are on board.

Why is it necessary to use the Travel Pass? Well there are many travel benefits that your pass can give. Also qualify for certain discounts and be eligible for discounted fares on Eurostar and Thalys to cite that example. Obviously, when you go to many places, the travel pass can save us some money. Railroad trains offer the best customer service, as Eurail passes and tickets. Railroad trains are best for traveling through Europe with a flexible schedule. You can hop on and off trains in his spare time without prior reservations normally. As said earlier, high-speed trains and other special trains require reservations during peak hours in the offseason but you can always find a seat, especially if you travel in first class Eurail Pass.