Train vs train
AVE vs Standard Class rail
AVE appears in 17 packaged vacations from $1,195; Standard Class rail in 9 from $1,000. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| AVE | Standard Class rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 17 | 9 |
| Operators selling it | 6 | 2 |
| Trip durations | 7 to 21 days | 6 to 14 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,195 | $1,000 |
| Median trip price | $2,895 | $4,005 |
| Core countries | Croatia, France, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro | Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany |
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
Standard Class rail: the trips
- The Scottish Highlights Tour8d · $1,468
- Simply Bavaria (Bavaria's Romantic Road All Inclusive)8d · $1,601
- Fairytale Bavaria & Delights of the Danube13d · $5,207
- Fairytale Bavaria & Three Rivers Cruise12d · $4,139
- Glorious Yorkshire6d · $1,000
- Lisbon & Premium Golden Douro11d · $5,741