Transportation

Learn details about air, rail, bus and car transportation, along with costs and safety information. Below is a brief excerpt from this section:  

The country’s major cities have buses and tranvías (trams), and are also linked by a rail system managed by Renfe under the name of Cercanías (‘vicinity’ in Spanish) or Rodalies (Catalan website for Barcelona only).  Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Seville, Málaga and Valencia have metros (subways).

Many private bus companies provide regional service between provincial towns and cities other than the country’s urban hubs. Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Malaga and Seville are often faster to reach by rail. Bus lines providing travel both within the country and to other European and North African destinations include Eurolines, Linebús, Starbus and Alsa, serving more than 170 destinations.

The country’s road network is extensive, with more than 16,000 kilometers/9,942 miles of freeways (autovías) and toll roads (autopistas). Driving in the historical center of a city can be difficult and time-consuming due to traffic and street irregularities. Today, most cities offer public bike rental services for quick trips within the city centers. Given the year-round good weather, these services are a convenient alternative to cars on the mainly narrow and congested city-center streets. Smartphone users who have a driving license can benefit from the ‘motosharing’ services in many large cities and towns.

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