

Want to head off to the sun without a plane? Good news: the Spain by train is more accessible than ever. White villages of Andalusia tapas at Seville architecture from Barcelona energy Madrid charm of Zaragoza or the wild landscapes of the Aragon... thanks to the fast, efficient rail network, you can reach Spain easily from France, and get around without a car. The perfect combo for a real trip slow travel low-carbon and wealthy at the same time.
From France, there are three main routes to Spain:
And for those who love railway nights, think of the night train too. Paris-Latour-de-Carol which then connects you to Barcelona via Rodalies (R3) in 3.5 hours!
Choisir le train pour l’Espagne, c’est voir défiler sous tes yeux les paysages des Pyrénées, la Méditerranée et les plaines de Castille, sans stress ni avion. Une fois sur place, le réseau ferroviaire est dense et efficace : AVE, Avlo, Iryo ou OUIGO España te permettent de relier les grandes villes rapidement et à petit prix.
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When it comes to destinations, Spain can be enjoyed without a car: Barcelona between sea and modernism, Madrid cultural capital, Seville and Andalusia for a sunny immersion, Valence and its green projects on the Mediterranean coast, the Basque Country for its iodized tapas and its cliffs, or even Zaragoza in the heart of Aragon. And for more sustainable tourism, the country is developing local initiatives: accessible public transport, eco-friendly hotels, walking and cycling tours, local gastronomy... In short, you're spoilt for choice.
This guide is produced in partnership with the tourism office:
