Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Discover the pleasure of a modern, high-speed train when you book train travel form Madrid to Seville. Follow these steps to book a seat on the AVE (Alta Velocidad Espanola) so it can whisk you in grand comfort from Madrid to Seville in just 2.5 hours.
Book your tickets online at the Rail Europe Web site (see Resources below). You can also call 888-382-RAIL. Mid-range prices are the norm; but the class of ticket you choose can change the price of the ticket.
Choose a Regional Eurail Spain Pass to get from Madrid to Seville if you want to plan more AVE trips within Spain.
Buy the Eurail Select Pass so you can visit bordering nations, too.
Take advantage of the flexibility you'll have with a Eurail Global Pass. You'll be able to explore up to 17 countries--and save money while you do!
Seek out discounted group, senior and youth fares when you search for tickets online.
Purchase a point-to-point ticket when booking train travel from Madrid to Seville if you only want a one-way or a round-trip ticket.
Consider a first-class "Preferente" ticket on train travel from Spain to Seville. Enjoy a meal served to you in your seat, full use of all the AVE lounges, audio/video access and a newspaper along with a discount on your parking.
Purchase a first-class "Club" ticket. Not only will you have all the amenities offered with a "Preferente" ticket, you'll also have a choice of meals and drinks. You'll enjoy them in the comfort of your seat and with use of the trains on-board conference room.
Save money with a second-class "Tourist" ticket. With this, you'll have access to the audio/video and family area. You'll be able to use the board games with yourchildren.
Verify your destination. Your ticket should read "Seville SJ," which means you're going to Seville. The SJ designates the station in Seville, "Santa Justa."
Find your date of departure under the column marked "fecha."
Establish your departure time under the heading "Hora Salida."
Discover your arrival time next to the words "Hora de llegada."
Locate your seat number under the column labeled "N. Plaza." You can find your car (or coach) number under the column marked "Coche."
Understand that if your ticket says "No fumar," you're booked into a non-smoking section.
Take advantage of even greater discounts in price on your return ticket if you see "Conservse Para La Vuelta Validez De Regreso" printed at the top of your ticket.