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Eurail Rail Spain Pass
Train Passes in Spain: Eurail Rail Spain Pass

By Damian Corrigan, About.com

This pass is for people that will only be traveling around Spain on their vacation.

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Eurail Spain Pass Details

  • 3 days travel in two month period.
  • $248/$193* for 1st and 2nd class travel respectively.
  • Each additional day costs $39/$33* (up to seven days can be added)
  • No 'youth' version, though the standard version is open to all ages.
  • Open to non-European citizens only. For European citizens, see Inter Rail Pass

*Prices subject to change. Check with the vendor for current price.

Is the Eurail Spain Pass Good Value for Money?

The ticket costs $78(60€) per day of travel for first class travel and $60 (45€) for second class travel, though adding additional days brings the cost down.

A long journey in Spain (for example from Granada to Barcelona or Valencia to Santiago de Compostela) will cost about 50€-90€ ($65-$118).

If you are considering the first class version, note that some trains in Spain don't have a first class car. Night trains have standard 'turista' cars and first-class sleeper cars, which cost extra. Also, remember that you have to pay more to reserve your seat (essential in Spain) when traveling first class (when there are meals included) - this will cost you 23€ each time.

This is a good value pass if you plan on making just a few long distance journeys, but be careful about adding extra days just to cover your shorter journeys - it may be cheaper to buy them separately.

A popular route for tourists is the Madrid-Seville AVE express train which covers 535km in 2h30, costing 70€ for second class and 105€ for first class. If you are planning on taking this train, it is worth getting the pass.

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See also: What Your Eurail Pass Doesn't Cover

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