T-Mobilitat is the new contactless ticketing system that replaces the old cardboard travel passes that were used on public transport in Barcelona until spring 2024. In this post, we take a look at what the T-Mobilitat is, how it works, what formats are available, and how you can use it when travelling by public transport…
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Free Train Travel in Barcelona During 2025 With The “ABONO RECURRENT” Ticket
In September 2022, the Spanish Government introduced two new train passes for frequent travellers to encourage more commuters to start using trains. The scheme was extended throughout 2023 and 2024 and has continued into 2025. The idea behind the scheme is that commuters pay a small deposit every four months to obtain a frequent traveller…
How To Book Spanish Train Tickets On The RENFE Website (Step-by-Step Guide)
The Spanish rail network is among the best in Europe, with a fleet of modern high-speed AVE trains connecting major cities at speeds of up to 300km/h. Tickets for the AVE trains typically go on sale ninety days before that date of travel, and if you book in advance, you can get a discount of…
How To Claim Compensation If Your Train Is Delayed In Spain
Public transport in Spain is good value for money, easy to use and efficient. In major cities like Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia you can choose between buses, trams, metro and urban trains. When travelling between cities, you have the choice of long-distance buses or trains. The Spanish national train company is called RENFE, which stands…
Estació de França Railway Station
Barcelona França railway station (Catalan: Estaçió de França) was built in 1926 in preparation for the Barcelona International Exhibition which took place in 1929. The Noucentista style station was designed by Pedro Muguruza and Andreu Muntaner as the main terminus for trains arriving from France. Nowadays, the station has largely been superseded by Barcelona Sants…
Free Commuter Train Tickets When Travelling by AVE
The Spanish AVE high speed train network is a fast comfortable and affordably priced way of travelling around the country. In many cases the AVE is more convenient than flying because you don’t have to transfer between the airport and the city centre and can board the train just minutes before it departs instead of…