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Transportation in Spain
is generally very good in Spanish cities, most of which have
efficient bus and rail systems. For tourists planning to visit
the Spanish cities, public transportation in Spain will prove
far more convenient and pleasant than driving. Spain transportation
is served well by an extensive rail system. There is no national
bus service in Spain but many small cities in Spain have access
to the larger cities through a local bus system.
Intercity
Rail:Spain transportation has a wide rail network operated
by a state owned company called Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles
Españoles (RENFE). They operate a wide range of services
and fares. Their fastest trains, the AVE, are among Europe's
best with their slowest travelling about the same speed as a
bus. The RENFE provides a service to all major cities, although
it doesn't run to many small towns, and is supplemented by networks
such as the FFCC city lines in Barcelona and private railways.
There are also a huge variety of local, short-distance trains
called tranvia.
Buses: The local
bus services in Spanish cities run from around 0600 until between
22:00 and midnight, when a more expensive night system comes
into operation. Most buses don't have a lot of seats, opting
instead for maximum standing room. Urban buses are quite slow
although some major cities provide dedicated bus lanes. Most
towns have a bus terminal.
Taxis:
Taxis form a part of transportation in Spain but should only
be used which are displaying a special license. These are of
a very high standard as they are governed by strict legislation.
They display a green light when they are free (libre). They
can be flagged down or found at a taxi rank and are metered
but have a set price for certain journeys.
Metro:
Spain transportation has metro lines in Madrid, Barcelona
and Valencia offering with the fastest way to get around these
cities and is crowded during rush hours. Special tickets are
available including a cheap day return, a metrocard allowing
three / five days unlimited use, and weekly and monthly passes.
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