Train vs train
AVE vs TGV
AVE appears in 17 packaged vacations from $1,195; TGV in 226 from $430. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| AVE | TGV | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Scenic or scheduled service |
| Trips that ride it | 17 | 226 |
| Operators selling it | 6 | 11 |
| Trip durations | 7 to 21 days | 2 to 29 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,195 | $430 |
| Median trip price | $2,895 | $2,469 |
| Core countries | Croatia, France, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro | Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Czechia |
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
TGV: the trips
- Spirit of Europe11d · $1,315
- France and Spain Wine Tour8d · $2,264
- Iconic Cities of Spain: Barcelona to Madrid12d · $4,139
- First-Class Carcassonne, Châteaux & Vineyards7d · $2,269
- Catalonia & Little Trains of the Pyrenees8d · $1,468
- Classic Glacier Express9d · $4,005