OUIGO: high speed at low prices
Good news! SNCF's low-cost high-speed OUIGO trains now operate on the route from Madrid to Barcelona, with stops in Tarragona and Zaragoza.
The double-decker Euroduplex OUIGO trains are used for the new service in Spain. As with the French OUIGO trains, the Spanish version only has one class of seating, with tighter spacing than on conventional TGV trains, to provide around 590 seats per train. However, unlike the trains used in France, the Spanish OUIGO trains have a bar car.
OUIGO Spain services will gradually be extended to other high-speed lines in Spain, including those from Madrid to Valencia and from Madrid to Alicante.
OUIGO Spain tickets are already available to buy from our website or app – ticket prices start from just €9. Simply use our Journey Planner at the top of the page and you'll get to compare Avlo, OUIGO and Renfe AVE tickets all in one place!
New OUIGO services from Madrid to Valencia
From 7th October 2022, OUIGO started operating its high-speed service from Madrid to Valencia. Make sure you book your tickets now with Trainline if you want to snap up the cheapest fares!
OUIGO trains depart from Madrid Chamartín station and arrive at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla station – you'll get from the capital to the Valencian coast in no time!
OUIGO Spain train map
Check out our map below to find out more about the routes served by OUIGO Spain high-speed trains.
Enjoy high-speed routes between Barcelona, Madrid, Zaragoza, and Tarragona with OUIGO Spain. Whether you’re travelling for work or pleasure, forget about those long and uncomfortable trips by car and take a sleek OUIGO train, where you can enjoy a bar car, WiFi and many other amenities.
Explore the architecture of Gaudí through the streets of Barcelona, have a nice stroll at the Buen Retiro Park in the heart of the capital, discover the baroque basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar in Zaragoza, or simply prepare your meetings while OUIGO takes you to your destination.
Want to learn more about train travel in Spain? Why not visit our dedicated page to trains in Spain.
OUIGO Spain tickets
When you make a search in our Journey Planner, we will list all the trains running on your chosen day of travel and highlight the cheapest fare option available on that service to help you save on your train journey.
Buying OUIGO Spain tickets online
OUIGO Spain tickets are only available to buy online and prices can start from €9. Whether you use our website or app, we’ll help you compare prices and find the cheapest one. The earlier you book, the more you’ll save.
OUIGO Spain ticket refunds
As OUIGO Spain tickets are exclusively sold online, they're non-refundable but can be exchanged online for another OUIGO train ticket with the same departure and arrival stations up to 30 minutes before the train departs.
OUIGO Plus (OUIGO+)
With the OUIGO Plus service, you can enjoy a number of perks for just an extra €9. Choose OUIGO Plus and you’ll get to enjoy an XL seat (subject to availability), another hand luggage and cabin luggage, and an additional piece of luggage at no extra cost.
XL seats
With this service you’ll be assigned an XL seat, subject to availability. The XL seats are located in cars 1, 2, 3 or 9, 10 and 11 in both the lower and upper decks. You can choose your seat at the time of purchase.
Additional luggage
With OUIGO Plus you can carry one piece of cabin luggage (55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm), a handbag (36 cm x 27 cm x 15 cm) and an additional piece of luggage (2 m x 2 m, with a maximum weight of 30 kg).
Change of date
If you want to change your travel date, you’ll need to pay €30 plus the difference in price between the old ticket and the new one. With an extra €7, you can upgrade your OUIGO Plus fare ticket to a OUIGO Plus Flex ticket, which allows you to change your date and time of travel at no extra cost. You’ll only need to pay the price difference between the two tickets if there’s any.
OUIGO Spain train times
Thanks to the frequent services operated by OUIGO in Spain, you can travel between different Spanish cities any time of the day. Have a look at our tables below for all OUIGO services from Madrid to Barcelona and from Barcelona to Madrid.
Madrid to Barcelona
| Madrid | Zaragoza | Tarragona | Barcelona | Journey time |
|
07:05 |
- |
- |
09:35 |
2h 30m |
|
10:05* |
11:20>11:23 |
- |
12:50 |
2h 45m |
|
10:05** |
11:20>11:23 |
12:18>12:21 |
12:57 |
2h 52m |
|
14:10 |
15:25>15:28 |
- |
16:55 |
2h 45m |
|
17:25 |
- |
- |
19:55 |
2h 30m |
|
21:00 |
22:15>22:18 |
- |
23:45 |
2h 45m |
*From 10/05/21 to 11/12/21 except from 27/05/21 to 03/10/21
**From 27/05/21 to 03/10/21
Barcelona to Madrid
| Barcelona | Tarragona | Zaragoza | Madrid | Journey time |
|
06:45 |
- |
- |
09:15 |
2h 30m |
|
10:33* |
11:04>11:07 |
12:03>12:06 |
13:25 |
2h 52m |
|
10:40** |
- |
12:03>12:06 |
13:25 |
2h 45m |
|
13:45 |
- |
15:08>15:11 |
16:30 |
2h 45m |
|
17:40 |
- |
- |
20:10 |
2h 30m |
|
20:45 |
- |
22:08>22:11 |
23:30 |
2h 45m |
*From 27/05/21 to 03/10/21
**From 10/05/21 to 11/12/21 except from 27/05/21 to 03/10/21
OUIGO Spain popular routes
OUIGO Spain onboard services
Keep reading for more information on the services offered on board OUIGO Spain, including luggage storage, check-in, and travelling with children.
Travelling with children
Extra luggage
Power sockets
Booking OUIGO tickets
OUIGO check-in
WiFi
Cancelling your OUIGO ticket
Travellers with reduced mobility
OUIGO destinations
Looking for inspiration for your next trip? Check out some of the most popular destinations served by OUIGO Spain below.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did OUIGO trains start to run in Spain?
The low-cost high-speed OUIGO trains started to run in Spain on the 10th May 2021.
Which routes are served by OUIGO in Spain?
OUIGO trains are currently serving the route from Madrid to Barcelona, with stops in Tarragona and Zaragoza, but will serve more routes in the near future.
Where can I buy OUIGO Spain tickets?
OUIGO Spain tickets are already available to buy online from both our website and app.
What happens if my OUIGO train is cancelled?
If your OUIGO train is cancelled, you have two options to choose from:
- You can either request a refund, which will be credited back to the card you’ve used at the time of purchase, or get a voucher that will be valid for 6 months
- You can take another OUIGO train. You have 30 days to change your ticket free of charge. What’s more, if the price of the new ticket is higher than the old one, you won’t need to pay the difference.
What happens if my train is late or cancelled and I miss my connection?
OUIGO only offers point-to-point services. Under no circumstances does OUIGO guarantee connections or links between trips free of charge, either in relation to OUIGO trips (offered by OUIGO or by third parties) or in relation to trips of other transport companies. Therefore, OUIGO will not guarantee the continuity of the journey free of charge nor will it have any responsibility for any loss of connection by the passenger.
Do I get priority access if I’m a traveller with reduced mobility?
Yes. You’ll need to get to the meeting point an hour before departure so that the staff can arrange their assistance service accordingly. If that’s not possible, please make sure you get there at least 30 minutes before the train leaves.
When and how can I request the assistance service?
You can request OUIGO’s assistance service up to 48 hours before your train departs via their website in the “Reservations” section. You’ll need to enter your email address, phone number and the type of assistance you need and you’ll receive an email confirmation for the requested service.
Can I travel with my bike?
You can travel with your bike or scooter on OUIGO trains if they’re disassembled and stored in a carrying case, and don’t exceed the size of 120 cm x 90 cm and the maximum weight of 30 kg. As they’re considered extra luggage, you’ll need to check them in – you can do so after you buy your ticket, up to 30 minutes before your train departs. If you don’t check them in, the staff will apply a 20% fee to your booking when you board.