Train vs train
AVE vs EuroCity
AVE appears in 17 packaged vacations from $1,195; EuroCity in 56 from $1,201. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| AVE | EuroCity | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 17 | 56 |
| Operators selling it | 6 | 5 |
| Trip durations | 7 to 21 days | 6 to 16 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,195 | $1,201 |
| Median trip price | $2,895 | $3,199 |
| Core countries | Croatia, France, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro | Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark |
AVE: the trips
- Spirit of Europe11d · $1,315
- Spanish Fiesta11d · $1,195
- Iconic Cities of Spain: Barcelona to Madrid12d · $4,139
- Iconic Spain Tour & Italy, Croatia, Slovenia Cruise21d · $7,077
- Barcelona & Andalusian Treasures11d · $3,204
- Grand Tour of Spain by First Class rail14d · $3,065
EuroCity: the trips
- Puglia & Beyond10d · $3,070
- Puglia & Beyond Grand Tour12d · $3,738
- 2026 Departures First Class rail to Verona, The Verona Opera & Verona to Amsterdam on the Orient Express8d · $7,739
- 2026 Departures - Grand Tour of Italy by First Class Rail & the Venice Simplon Orient Express12d · $8,006
- 2026 Departures - London to Florence including the Venice Simplon Orient Express6d · $6,537
- 2026 Departures - London to Rome including the Venice Simplon Orient Express6d · $6,537