Went from Madrid to Barcelona. Took about 3 hrs with 3 stops enroute…read more We purchased their version of First Class which was definitely worth it! More leg room,quiet coach car,comfortable seating and hot meal with beverage service all included. You also get access to their Club Room in the train station which we were not aware of until it was too late. Train travel in Spain is definitely a fun experience and a lot different than in the US.

No me han dejado pasar con mí Scooter eléctrico de una semana! Me han dicho que no podía pasar por…read moremás que estuviera doblado y sin utilizar. Le pregunté si había alguna alternativa porque tenía que ir de Atocha a Aranjuez y era prácticamente nuevo (había ido a recogerlo), me dijo de manera sarcástica que me monte y tal vez llegaba antes que fuera de noche. Me escoltó fuera de la estación y tuve que dejar mí Scooter para poder volverme a casa. Unos dirán Por qué lo dejaste! Pero irme en scooter a mi casa serían unas tres horas o más. Es una situación desagradable que viví con Renfe.

I ended up in the train station a few times and wowwww is this station massive! I mean, I should…read morehave expected it, seeing as how it's in a major city, but it's even bigger than you expect, especially when it's 6 am and you're trying to find a train. Everyone who worked here that I encountered was super nice and helpful if I asked for directions. The bathrooms were really clean too, you have to pay 1€ to use them so have change or your credit card ready. Also if you're American, prepare to go through security. I hadn't seen that before and for a moment worried I was in the wrong place instead of the train station, but nope, they just take precautions here.

The building is currently under construction and definitely hard to navigate if you don't speak…read moreSpanish. Part of the issue is that there are multiple train companies and they are not easily identified. We waited in line 3 times.. and each one was the wrong one. But 4th time was the charm.

A decent train station if not great. The station itself is a little hard to navigate and feels…read morepretty old. The renfe club was an unexpected treat though, so if you book a ticket that includes access, don't hesitate to visit the lounge. They have a wide variety of treats including gluten free and vegan food and beers. As we had a long flight coming in and a long train ride ahead of us, that was a nice respite. Boarding at the station is similar to pretty much any other and for us, the walk was not far at all, although it did look like some trains could be more difficult to get to. We also took another train to Toledo a bit later in our trip and the experience was very similar. That platform was a bit more of a walk into the station and it was considerably more difficult to find out platform, but after having done it once, it would be simple the next time.

Went from Madrid to Barcelona. Took about 3 hrs with 3 stops enroute…read more We purchased their version of First Class which was definitely worth it! More leg room,quiet coach car,comfortable seating and hot meal with beverage service all included. You also get access to their Club Room in the train station which we were not aware of until it was too late. Train travel in Spain is definitely a fun experience and a lot different than in the US.

I hadn't originally planned to visit Toledo, but I'm glad I chose to take the train when I did add…read morethis side trip for Madrid. My mouth kind of dropped when I entered the train station. I've never been in one so beautiful, and spent probably 30-45 minutes taking photos. While it looks quite old this station is only a little over a century old (rail travel isn't a medieval mode of travel, of course). But the station is constructed in a neo-mudejar style, a reflection of the Spanish, Arabic history of this city. There is colored glass--I'm not sure if it's true stained glass or art glass--throughout. Though you don't need to take nearly as much time as I did, it's certainly worth a loop around the station to admire its beauty. It's a one-room building, so it won't take very long.

I don't know that I've ever seen a more beautiful train station. Really worth the time to…read moreexperience as a travel site in its own right. No need to hire the 6 Euro taxi, the bus comes often to take you up to Toledo, but it's also only a 30 minute walk if you're fit. The cafeteria is pleasant, there are a couple of restaurants including a Chinese joint across the street. Weekend trains are usualy sold out, but if you get back early than your return ticket you can sometimes rebook for the earlier train. Get back 20 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart, they have you line up and wait a bit before boarding.

Was in Madrid recently and found the metro quite easy to use. From the time I landed in Madrid, I…read moreimmediately found my way to the Metro and headed directly to the City Center. From the airport, you'll take Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios and then connect to wherever you needed to go. Line 8 is one of the few where the announcements are also in English. The connections were quite easy to maneuver in my opinion. For me, I took Line 10 to Santo Domingo and then Line 3 to Callao and ended up near my hotel. Very seamless process. A tad bit of walking underground, but that is to be expected outside the US. I found that the 10 trip is the most efficient deal for a 3 day stay. The signage is pretty clear in my opinion. I think it's easy for any foreigner to manage manuevering, granted they've had some experience navigating the metros in their local cities.

Frequent service to most destinations, inexpensive. A few escalators generally. Most stations have…read moresmall elevators which are overburdened. Lots of stairs are a challenge with luggage.

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€30 flat fee from the airport to Chamartin train station. No need to wait in line at the booth…read moreinside the terminal if you don't have any special needs - you can walk straight out and wait to be guided the first taxi available by the representative at the taxi stop. A word of warning, Chamartin station is under construction and can be a nightmare to get out of a taxi during peak times... Currently, Spain still requires face masks to travel on any public transportation, so check the status of this rule before you anger the driver getting into the vehicle without a mask.

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Easy to navigate kiosk for tickets. Signage was very clear with directions to correct platform.read more

Sol is a major transfer point in this part of Madrid, with connections to lines 1, 2 and 3 on the…read moreMetro but also lines C-3 and C-4 of the Cercanias. It is in tariff zone A. For such an old station (the first line opened in 1919), it is surprisingly easy to navigate with lots of stairs and lots of signs. There are four entrances to the station, which isn't nearly enough considering that the above ground Plaza de Sol is quite the hangout and a very busy part of Madrid. On Line 1, it is between Tirso de Molina and Gran Via, on Line 2, between Ópera and Sevilla, and on Line 3, between Callao and Lavapiés. There is a lift to the ticketing level and another to street level where there are stops for a handful of bus lines.

This review is based on Premium Bus Service between Granada Bus Station and Madrid Airport…read more I was a little hesitant and even my traveling mate asked would I made my flight?? Bus service in North America bus service can be really unreliable as they never really been on schedule. The ride could be rough and riding a bus in the middle of the night alone? For 38€, I definitely think the ride is worth it. The bus is luxurious! There is even a bus attendant welcoming me and even serves me non alcoholic drinks and a breakfast snack just before arrival! The ride though long: 5 hours but was smooth. Booking process was simple as I booked through Alsa Official website with no third party booking fee. I highly recommend doing that pre travel if you are not fluent in Spanish! Pro Tip: The washroom is located in the middle of the bus so when you pick your seats when booking online, try to avoid that area! I would take Alsa again for my next trip in Spain, especially I can ride in one of those Premium Bus!

If there's one area where Europe is crushing the United States, it's the public transportation…read moresector, both in terms of infrastructure, pricing and actually being on time. This review is based on a 5 hour bus trip from Madrid to Granada, which only cost me just over $20 US. The bus left pretty much right on time and arrived just a few minutes late of the projected 5 hour ride, despite major traffic. Apparently, there's enough demand for Granada during the week to warrant two buses. During a complete standstill in traffic, the driver ahead of my bus left his seat to come discuss an alternate route with my driver and both buses got off at the next exit. We stopped at a rest are about halfway along the way for a 20 minute bathroom and lunch break. The only reason I'm at 4 stars is because the "wi-fi" didn't really work, but unlike taking the RENFE train, I didn't actually have to go print a hard copy of my ticket from a kiosk. The bus driver accepted my online reservation as confirmation, which made boarding much more simple.