How Should I Get Around in Spain?

Question: How Should I Get Around in Spain?

Answer: On this page you will find information about traveling in by Spain by the most common forms of transport. See also:

• How to Get from City to City in Spain

Traveling by Train in Spain

Trains are usually quicker than buses but not always, but they're a lot more expensive and it isn't always possible to travel everywhere by train. Use these links to help you plan your train travel:

• Map of Spanish Train Routes
• Types of Trains in Spain
• Book Trains in Spain (book direct)
• Train Travel in Spain - What You Should Know
• Eurail Passes in Spain

Bus Travel in Spain

Traveling by bus in Spain is not generally popular among tourists - but it should be. It's much cheaper and it often isn't much slower - it can even be quicker. The problem is that there are loads of bus companies and no one site that combines all the companies (the one below is the nearest thing).

• Bus vs Train Travel Comparison
• Movelia.es Timetable and booking service for nearly every bus company in Spain

An alternative is to use a hop-on-hop-off bus companies such as Busabout.

Car Rental in Spain

Having access to a car is, of course, a great convenience, but isn't always the most practical and is rarely the cheapest option.

• Compare Prices on Car Rental in Spain
• Should You Rent a Car in Spain?
• Driving in Spain - What You Should Know

Internal Flights

Though those who worry about their carbon footprint will probably shun this option, internal flights can be a cheap and very quick alternative to trains, buses and cars.

• Airlines with Internal Flights in Spain
• Book Internal Flights in Spain (book direct)

Hitchhiking in Spain

Hitchhiking in Spain is very difficult, but it isn't impossible and can be a lot of fun. Just don't assume it will save you money. Find out why:

• Hitchhiking in Spain - What you Should Know