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How Should I Get Around in Spain?

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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:

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:

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.

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.

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).

An alternative is to use one of the hop-on-hop-off bus companies that operate in Spain. Both Eurohop and Busabout offer flexible bus services around Spain at competitive price.

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:

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