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Q: Are food and drinks included when you travel First Class on Renfe's AVE trains?

Yes. All passengers traveling First Class (Prémium) on an AVE train will get complimentary food and drinks served to their seats.

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If you’re after Renfe AVE First Class tickets, look no further. As the national operators of modern, high-speed AVE trains in Spain, you can expect the best from Renfe, and they actually have four different classes on board: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort and Prémium. Prémium is Renfe's equivalent of First Class.

At Trainline, we’ll show you what exactly is on offer, from luxurious seats to complimentary meals and much more. Don’t be put off by the thought of paying more than you would in Básico either, as there are ways to find cheap Prémium train tickets too! Read on for a complete guide to traveling First Class on Renfe's AVE high-speed trains.

First Class (Prémium) vs Standard (Básico) and Standard Plus (Elige) on Renfe AVE trains

	Básico	Elige Estándar	Elige Confort	Prémium
Type of seat	Standard	Standard	XL Confort	XL Confort
Changes (you'll be asked to pay the difference in price, if any)	✓ Add-on: €10	✓ First change free	✓ First change free	✓ Unlimited free changes
Cancellation	X	✓ Refund of 70% of the price	✓ Refund of 70% of the price	✓ Refund of up to 100%
Change ticket holder	✓ Cost €40	✓ Cost €20	✓ Cost €20	✓
Change due to missed trains	X	✓ Cost 30% new ticket	✓ Cost 30% new ticket	✓
Access to Club Lounges	X	X	X	✓
Seat selection	✓ Add-on: €5	✓ Add-on: €5	✓ Add-on: €5	✓
Pets weighing up to 10kg	✓ Add-on: €10	✓ Add-on: €10	✓ Add-on: €10	✓
Dogs weighing up to 40kg	X	✓ Add-on: €35	X	X
Unlimited free changes	X	✓ Add-on: €5	✓ Add-on: €5	✓
Puente AVE (Change your train departure time for free, on the date of departure, without having to pay for the difference in price)	X	✓ Add-on: €5	✓ Add-on: €5	✓
Full refund	X	✓ Add-on: €5	✓ Add-on: €5	✓
Superflex Pack NEW, 3x2! Includes: Unlimited free exchanges + Puente AVE + Full refund	X	✓ Add-on: €10	✓ Add-on: €10	✓
Onboard food and drinks served to your seat	✓ Add-on: from €5.50	✓ Add-on: from €5.50	✓ Add-on: from €5.50	✓

All ticket types include the following onboard services:

3 pieces of baggage
Onboard entertainment portal
WiFi (PlayRenfe on AVE)
Quiet car
Cafeteria/mobile bar service

Depending on the time of day your journey is, you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner served to your seat.

Renfe have a number of First Class lounges, known as Club Lounges, around Spain that you can relax in before and after your AVE train journey with a First Class ticket. Use these modern, comfortable spaces for work, enjoying a hot drink or just chilling out, with WiFi and phone charging points available in all.

Renfe First Class lounges can be found at the following stations:

Alicante Teminal
Albacete Los Llanos
Barcelona Sants
Tarragona
Cordoba
Girona
Lleida-Pirineus
Malaga Maria Zambrano
Madrid Chamartin
Madrid Atocha
Seville Santa Justa
Valencia
Campo Grande
Zaragoza

Renfe AVE First Class seating plan

You’ll normally find one or two First Class (Prémium) cars on Renfe AVE trains. The seats are more spaced out than in Standard Class (Básico), although they follow the same arrangement on either sitting at a table of four or two seats next to each other.

The extra option in First Class are tables of three or single seats with their own table, perfect for solo travelers who want their own space, or single seats facing each other, as an additional option for two people traveling together.

Madrid to Seville

Departs from	Madrid Atocha
Arrives into	Seville Santa Justa
Fastest time	2h 30m
First Class lounge	Madrid and Seville

Find out more about traveling First Class from Madrid to Seville by train.

Madrid to Barcelona

Departs from	Madrid Atocha
Arrives into	Barcelona Sants
Fastest time	3h 38m
First Class lounge	Madrid and Barcelona

Find out more about traveling First Class from Madrid to Barcelona.

Alicante to Madrid

Departs from	Alicante Terminal
Arrives into	Madrid Atocha
Fastest time	2h 16m
First Class lounge	Alicante and Madrid

Learn more about traveling First Class by train from Alicante to Madrid.

Buy in advance

Renfe tickets (and train tickets in Europe in general) are usually at their cheapest price when they first go on sale, normally around three to six months before the date of travel.

Travel Off-Peak

Train tickets tend to be more expensive during rush hour (mornings and early evenings Monday to Friday). If you can, be sure to look for tickets outside of these times to see if you can snap up a lower price.

Look out for train deals

There’s a wide range of train deals and discounts in Europe that can help you save money on your journey. Deals can vary based on the country and train company, but if you’re traveling with children, in a group, or fall into a certain age category, you can benefit from discounted ticket prices.

What is included in Renfe AVE First Class?

As well as more spacious and comfortable seating, First Class (Prémium) tickets on AVE trains include lounge access at the station (where available) and complimentary food and drinks during your journey.

Are food and drinks included when you travel First Class on Renfe's AVE trains?

Yes. All passengers traveling First Class (Prémium) on an AVE train will get complimentary food and drinks served to their seats.

Do I get access to Renfe’s First Class lounge?

You can use Renfe's First Class lounges (also known as Club Lounges) if you hold a valid Prémium train ticket and there’s a lounge available at either your departure or arrival station.

So, now you know all about what Renfe AVE's First Class option has to offer, whether you’re ready to book, or want to find out more about train travel in Europe, we’re here to help.

Start a search for tickets in our Journey Planner at the top of the page or check out some of our guides to traveling with Renfe, where they can take you, and train travel around Europe in general.