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The Metropolis building at the intersection of Gran Vía in Madrid

Route

Classic Spain

Barcelona → Madrid → Valencia → Seville
Suggested length
14 days
Stops
4
Countries covered
Spain
Partner hostels
8

The route in short

Two weeks and the four cities most people mean when they say they want to see Spain: the coast, the capital, the Mediterranean and Andalusia.

It leans on the high-speed rail network, so the longest single journey is under three hours despite covering most of the country.

Stop by stop

4 cities over roughly 14 days, in the order they work best.

  1. Train to Madrid · 2h 30m

    AVE high-speed services run hourly from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Atocha.

  2. Traffic light trails streaking past the lit facades of Gran Vía in Madrid at night

    Madrid

    Spain4 nights

    The art capital of Spain and the hub every other line passes through.

    Don't miss: The Prado during free evening hours, Sunday vermouth in La Latina, and a late night in Malasaña.

    Partner hostels in Madrid

    Madrid city guide

    Train to Valencia · 1h 45m

    Direct AVE trains from Madrid Atocha to Valencia Joaquín Sorolla.

  3. Train to Seville · 4h

    Valencia to Seville usually routes via Madrid; book it as one through ticket.

  4. Seville at night, the city lights reflected in the Guadalquivir

    Seville

    Spain3 nights

    The most atmospheric city in Andalusia, and a natural place to end.

    Don't miss: The Real Alcázar in the morning, Plaza de España at dusk, and flamenco in Triana.

    Partner hostels in Seville

    Seville city guide

Journey times on this route are indicative. Operators change timetables by season, so check the current schedule before you commit to a travel day.

Where to stay on this route

Partner hostels in the cities above, bookable at the NEXT STOP rate with a NEXT PASS.

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