IRYO: Europe’s NEWEST High-Speed Train is THE BEST – here’s why…

It's time to try out Iryo, the newest high-speed train in Europe! I found this brand-new Frecciarossa train to be the best of Spain's many trains, with great on-board service and a fancy interior - so join me on a luxurious ride from Barcelona to Madrid.

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Journey Details:
Origin: Barcelona-Sants
Destination: Madrid-Puerta de Atocha
Company: Iryo
Train: RENFE S109 (Frecciarossa 1000) 'Zefiro'
Accommodation: Gran Confort XL Seat (1st)
Distance: 626 kilometres / 389 miles
Price: €59.38 (£52.10 / $59.50)
Time: 2h45 - 8 minutes early

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[silverliteway]

This is how public transport should be - affordable, reliable, efficient (quick) and with comfort. You'd be hard pressed to travel that distance in a car for a similar price just on the fuel leaving maintenance to one side (and that's not to mention it would take twice as long). Lovely.

[NOMADCREATIVESOLUTIONS]

Really liking the Frecciarossa - its a fine design and high tech

[anthonywatts]

did the same journey pre Iryo and I must admit I can't imagine how the trip we did would be improived. - their trains are a completely different form of transport compared to what we laughingly call rail transport here in Australia.

[georgibogdanov]

I paid 50 euros for first class with renfe from Cordoba to Barcelona (5 hours in total) with only one stop at Madrid and it was moving at 360 km/h, service was amazing and seats were as if meant for two people, huge space, amazing experience

[madbarxhst]

From all the comments and regardless of how good or bad may be some of the features/services of high speed rail in Spain, I wished we had high speed rail on the US West Coast. Three weeks ago I had a chance to take the Renfe high speed rail from Madrid to Barcelona. The economy class was great, onboard food service was good and most of all it was a smooth fast ride all the way. The train left on time and arrived on time. The Estacion Madrid Atocha and Barcelona Sants stations were nice and clean.

[airdad]

For a Canadian that looks like a space craft. Our trains are from the 50's I think. We are getting new trains for VIA but they go a lot slower and that makes Canada feel even bigger. Wish we could get trains like IRYO some day.

[barthiddema]

€59 for 600km is less than 10 cents per km. And that for a first class product. I have to try this some day!

[jayl]

I took a lot of different high speed trains in Europe and the iryo is by far my favorite. The cabin is sooo beautiful and even in the normal class, the seats are extremely spacious

[zyoninkiro]

Nice to see the Frecciarossa spreading its wings. I live in Turin and regularly see Frecciarossas, Italos and TGVs passing through Porta Susa. I have had the opportunity to ride the Frecciarossa and it's a great train. Still yet to try out the Italo, perhaps on my next trip to Milano.

[leestevens]

Fantastic train ride! Congratulations to Spain for making such a great investment!!

[lorenzo_de_paolis]

Please try the Executive class in a Frecciarossa 1000 in Italy one day, trust me, you will be amazed😉😉

[angelgames]

The liberalisation of Spanish rail was a good thing, I live in Zaragoza and train travel used to be, as you said, 70€ of more for standard class, since the liberalisation I’ve travelled for less than 15€, which is what the average (4h bus trip) from Madrid costs. By the way Requena-Utiel in the Madrid-Valencia high speed line gets 30-40 passengers a day, and Tardienta, which is on an upgraded line (Zaragoza-Huesca), but gets full service AVE service got around 2 passengers a day in 2020, with 2015 data saying 8 passengers a day.

[djvincekline]

Wow, I was mostly surprised by the 'the train arrived not late, but 8 minutes early' :-) This is why I love Spain. Manana, manana, no, ahora, ahora! Vamos, vale?! <3

[scottsworld]

wow, what fun. Here in Queensland, Australia, our "high speed" tilt train runs at a massive 100kph - if you're lucky - on the odd straight stretch. (marketing quotes 'top speed' of 160. LOL)

[TheMrFishnDucks]

Amazing and red is just beautiful. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

[EILEENZ]

Thank u for sharing😍 Another useful content besides European rail offer video😌 Hope everyone enjoy their travel to Europe 🚂

[pas]

Fantastic value on such a quality service, open access has brought about a monumental change in high speed travel in spain.

[brett]

I love your videos, i love your voice. Nothing calms me down and helps me unwind like your videos. It also helps that I adore trains

[anthonywarrener]

Thank you for a great video. I will have to try this service ! The trains look stunning, and the whole ambience looks really up to date and modern.

[abey]

The best trains from every manufacturer are running in the best high speed infrastructure In Europe. Well done Spain 🇪🇸 (Hitachi, Talgo, CAF, Siemens and Alstom)