Getting around

The biggest part of Spain is covered by both bus and rail networks and for journeys between major towns there's often little to choose between them in cost or speed. When travelling on shorter or less obvious routes, buses are usually quicker and will usually take you closer to the destination of your choice; some train stations lie several kilometers from the place they serve and there is no guarantee of a connecting bus. Renting a car could also be an option.

Busses in Spain

Buses are sure to meet most of your transport needs. Lots of small villages can be accessed only by bus, most of them almost always leaving from the capital of their province they find themselves in. Buses are generally reliable and comfortable enough – especially when you have to travel for long distances.

Trains in Spain

RENFE, also known as the Spanish rail company, operates a complex variety of train services, divided into sections, which can be divided into three parts. Cercanías are local commuter trains in and around the major cities. Regionales are equivalent to buses in speed and cost These run between cities – Regional express and Delta trains can cover longer distances.

Spanish Road System

total: 346,858 km (1997 est.).
paved: 343,389 km (including 9,063 km of expressways).
unpaved: 3,469 km.
Motorways in Spain
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A12 A13 A23 A30 A31 A32 A35 A42 A43 A44 A45 A48 A49 A51 A52 A54 A55 A61 A63 A64 A66 A67 A68 A71 A91 A92 M30 M40 M50 SE30 Z40

Metro(politan) - Subways - Underground

Cities with metro/light rail systems:
Alicante (Alicante Tram)
Barcelona (Barcelona Metro/Barcelona Tram)
Bilbao (Bilbao Metro/Bilbao Tram)
Madrid (Madrid Metro)
Valencia (Valencia Metro)
Malaga (Malaga Metro) under construction
Granada (Granada Tram) under construction
Palma de Mallorca under construction
Seville (Seville Metro) under construction

Ports and harbours in Spain

Avilés, Barcelona, Bilbao, Cádiz, Cartagena, Ceuta, Huelva, A Coruña, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), Málaga, Melilla, Gijón, Palma de Mallorca, Saguntum, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), Santander, Tarragona, Valencia, Vigo, Motril (Granada), Almería…