Trains, planes & automobiles – Transport in Spain WIS022

Spain has fantastic public transport options that make it easy and comfortable to get around the the Iberian peninsular and it’s islands. Spain is a big, rugged country and driving isn’t always the quickest or most convenient option. That’s why in this episode of the When in Spain show I look at how to around Spain on public transport. I examine the benefits of using Spain’s national and regional train networks to get from city to city, including RENFE, Spain’s national train operator. I also weigh-up more affordable alternatives such as regional and national bus services. If you’re in more of a hurry, I explain the vast array of internal flights available between all of the major cities with numerous national and international airlines such as Iberia, Vueling and Ryanair. Once you’ve arrived in one of Spain’s bigger cities, you’ll need get around. I review the metro systems in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga. Along the way I talk destinations, prices and how to make bookings. Buen viaje!! Links to transport mentioned in the episode: TRAINS: http://www.renfe.com/ http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/feve/index.html https://www.trenes.com/ METRO: https://www.metromadrid.es/en https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/billetes-y-abonos/abono-transportes/abono-treinta-dias.aspx https://www.tmb.cat/en/barcelona/metro/lines https://www.metrovalencia.es/ https://metromalaga.es/en/ http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/cercanias/malaga/ http://www.metro-sevilla.es/en AIR: https://www.iberia.com/ https://www.iberiaexpress.com/en http://www.airnostrum.es/home.asp?idioma=2 https://www.aireuropa.com/en/flights https://www.vueling.com/en https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/ https://www.volotea.com/en/ https://www.skyscanner.net/ https://www.rumbo.es/   FOLLOW WHEN IN SPAIN 📺Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2SOrKrL 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Join the When in Spain Facebook Group. https://bit.ly/2CdDgWt 📷Follow on Instagram to see photography from across Spain. https://bit.ly/2D5p6IJ WANT TO SUPPORT WHEN IN SPAIN? 💚 Make a small donation $1-$5 via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wheninspain   WHAT IS WHEN IN SPAIN? The When in Spain show is a weekly podcast show, recorded in Madrid (and other parts of Spain) where l talk about my ‘warts and all’ observations and insights on life and culture on the Iberian peninsular. I cast an eye on everyday life, people, places, politics, culture and history and attempt to give an honest opinion from a Brit who has a love-frustration relationship with Spain. I shall attempt to dispel or indeed confirm Spanish stereotypes through my ramblings and see if I can delve into the Spanish psyche. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… WHO THE HELL IS WHEN IN SPAIN? I’m Paul Burge, former BBC journalist, Hispanophile and Manchego lover. A Brit, born in Oxford and living in Spain for almost 5 years. I currently live in the centre of Madrid. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… CONTACT [email protected]