Train vs train
AVE vs Regional rail
AVE appears in 17 packaged vacations from $1,195; Regional rail in 14 from $1,099. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| AVE | Regional rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 17 | 14 |
| Operators selling it | 6 | 3 |
| Trip durations | 7 to 21 days | 7 to 15 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,195 | $1,099 |
| Median trip price | $2,895 | $2,699 |
| Core countries | Croatia, France, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro | Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece |
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
Regional rail: the trips
- Best of Tuscany, Bologna, Como & Bernina Express11d · $4,940
- Classic Lake Lucerne & Gotthard Express9d · $4,673
- GRJ All Inclusive Lake Garda10d · $1,735
- Lake Garda Tour & Montenegro, Croatia Cruise14d · $6,008
- Treasures of Lake Geneva & GoldenPass Express9d · $4,406
- Paradors of Northern Spain: Burgos to Santiago9d · $3,872