Know Before You Go: Spain
Read below for helpful information regarding traveling by train through Spain.
Train Stations in Spain
Some major cities have more than one main station, be sure to reference your train tickets for the correct departure station. Additionally, your station name may be in Spanish, however signs throughout the station are usually in English as well as Spanish, along with easy-to-understand pictograms. Many airports in Spain also have train stations that connect you to the city centre, and you can purchase train tickets locally or opt to take a taxi.
Understanding Train Tickets in Spanish
X-Ray Baggage
Check Before boarding any high-speed train at any Spanish mainline station, you must pass through an X-ray baggage check. This usually only takes a few minutes but can take longer during busier travel times. Please ensure that you arrive at the train station with enough time to go through security.
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Appropriate Attire
Many attractions and tours in Spain involve visiting religious sites or cathedrals. With this in mind, it’s important to plan while packing and on the day of your excursion. In general, wearing shorts or skirts above the knee, sleeveless tops, hats, and low-cut shirts is prohibited. Without following these guidelines, you may be turned away or suggested to buy a shawl to cover up. Many attractions also do not allow large backpacks, however, small-sized bags are permitted. For more details, you can visit the attraction's websites.
Onboard Dining
Most long-distance trains have a cafe bar, serving tea, coffee, wine, beer & snacks, while regional and local trains do not. However, feel free to bring your own food and drink (even a bottle of wine, if you like) onto the train, there are no rules against that on the rails!
