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Provider information and services
Renfe Intercity
About
Renfe Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company, Renfe. It operates throughout Spain, connecting major cities and towns with frequent departures throughout the day. The Intercity service offers a variety of train types, including the Alvia and Talgo, all of which offer comfortable seating and modern amenities. Alvia and Talgo offer fast trains but not as fast the high-speed trains like AVE, offering more stops. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Business, and First Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe Intercity include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of checked luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions and fare type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Renfe
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and hot meals. At-seat service in First Class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation with additional fee. Included in some premium tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled, require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Popular Routes
ALTARIA train tickets
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Renfe Intercity
11:053h27
Barcelona Sants14:32Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
£411One-way
0 changes
Renfe Intercity
20:153h19
Barcelona Sants23:34Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
£361One-way
0 changes
Popular ALTARIA routes
Almeria to Madrid train
from £14
Direct trains available
6h20 average duration
2trains per day
Served by
- Renfe ALVIA
- Renfe Intercity
- AVE
Madrid to Seville train
from £7
Direct trains available
2h39 average duration
24trains per day
Served by
- Renfe ALVIA
- Renfe AVLO
- Renfe Intercity
- Renfe (13)
- Ouigo
- iryo
- AVE
Valencia to Barcelona train
from £25
Direct trains available
3h22 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Renfe EUROMED
- Renfe Intercity
- Ouigo
- Renfe ALVIA
- Renfe
- iryo
Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian train
from £23
Direct trains available
5h00 average duration
4trains per day
Served by
- Renfe ALVIA
- Renfe Intercity
- Renfe (13)
Madrid to Algeciras train
from £17
Direct trains available
5h49 average duration
1train per day
Served by
- Renfe Intercity
- Renfe ALVIA
Valencia to Alicante train
from £9
Direct trains available
2h10 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Renfe Intercity
- Ouigo
- Renfe
- Renfe (13)
- Renfe EUROMED
Barcelona to Valencia train
from £25
Direct trains available
2h55 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Renfe
- Ouigo
- Renfe EUROMED
- Renfe ALVIA
- Renfe Intercity
- iryo
Madrid to Almeria train
from £14
Direct trains available
6h23 average duration
2trains per day
Served by
- Renfe Intercity
- AVE
- Renfe (13)
- Renfe ALVIA
Barcelona to Castelló de la Plana train
from £21
Direct trains available
1h55 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Renfe EUROMED
- Renfe Intercity
- Renfe ALVIA
- Renfe
Barcelona to Alicante train
from £32
Direct trains available
5h18 average duration
3trains per day
Served by
- Renfe Intercity
- Renfe EUROMED
- Ouigo
- iryo
ALTARIA FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with ALTARIA: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
ALTARIA operates high-speed trains primarily on routes between major cities in Spain, including Madrid, Alicante, and Murcia.
Trains with ALTARIA are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility, providing wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding and disembarking.
You can cancel your train with ALTARIA according to ticket conditions and fare type.
Passengers traveling with ALTARIA do not need to undergo a formal check-in process; they can simply board the train with their valid ticket.
Yes, ALTARIA provides compensation if you miss your connection due to a delay.
Refunds for ALTARIA can take 2-3 weeks for processing, with flexible tickets being refundable with a fee, while non-flexible tickets are non-refundable.
You have 2-3 weeks to submit your compensation request with ALTARIA for processing.
If your train with ALTARIA is delayed, you may be eligible for compensation if your connection is missed.
For train delays with ALTARIA exceeding 120 minutes, the compensation is 50% of the ticket price.
For train delays of 60-119 minutes, ALTARIA provides compensation amounting to 25% of the ticket price.
ALTARIA trains typically leave from major Spanish cities such as Madrid, specifically departing from Madrid's Puerta de Atocha station.
It is advisable to purchase your ALTARIA train ticket well in advance to secure the best prices and availability, with https://www.omio.com being the recommended platform for booking.
It is advisable to purchase your ALTARIA train ticket well in advance to secure the best prices and availability, with https://www.omio.com being the recommended platform for booking.
On ALTARIA trains, you can store your luggage in overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the ends of carriages. Passengers are allowed to bring 1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of checked luggage.
When traveling with ALTARIA, passengers are generally advised to bring a valid form of identification, such as a passport, especially for international journeys to ensure compliance with travel regulations.
Small pets in carriers can travel free on ALTARIA trains, while dogs must be leashed and muzzled and require a paid ticket.
If your train is canceled by Renfe, the provider ALTARIA offers a full refund.
ALTARIA offers refundable train tickets, including their Flexible fare option, which allows for changes and cancellations.
Yes, ALTARIA trains are equipped with USB plugs for passenger convenience.
You cannot buy subway tickets onboard ALTARIA trains.
ALTARIA does not offer compensation for delays caused by weather or strikes.
Yes, ALTARIA trains offer WiFi onboard.
Yes, ALTARIA offers quiet zones for passengers seeking a peaceful travel experience, but information about family compartments is not specified.
station information and facilities
Most popular ALTARIA train stations
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
Lockers
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
Dining
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
Accessibility
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Hotel
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
- Located in various locations inside the station.
Public transport options for Barcelona Sants
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
Amenities at train station
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 05:30 - 00:00
Lockers
- Equipped with lockers (Service is temporarily suspended for health reasons)
Dining
- De pans
- Hiper Asia
- La Cervecería de la Estación
- Yummy
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible mobility assistance staff.
Hotel
- Casual del Cine Valencia
- Vincci Lys
- AC Hotel Colon Valencia
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 05:30 - 00:00
Information Desk
- In the lobby area.
Public transport options for Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Cercanias lines: C1, C2, C3, C5, C6
- Train lines: Intercity, Media Distancia, Talgo, Regional, Regional Express
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
ALTARIA destinations
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