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11 days in Spain

Barcelona, Madrid and Andalusia by train

Travellers who want Spain’s strongest city contrasts without hiring a car. Four cities in ten nights is active. Extra time is most useful in Barcelona or Seville.

4 stopsTrain
  1. 1

    Days 1 to 3

    Barcelona

    Settle in before beginning the longer route.

    3 nights
    Next: TrainConfirm the current operator timetable before travel.
  2. 2

    Days 4 to 6

    Madrid

    Use this stop as a practical base rather than rushing through it.

    3 nights
    Next: TrainConfirm the current operator timetable before travel.
  3. 3

    Days 7 to 8

    Seville

    Use this stop as a practical base rather than rushing through it.

    2 nights
    Next: TrainConfirm the current operator timetable before travel.
  4. 4

    Days 9 to 10

    Granada

    Use this stop as a practical base rather than rushing through it.

    2 nights

Why this route works

Travellers who want Spain’s strongest city contrasts without hiring a car. The order keeps the main journeys logical and leaves useful time in each base.

Pace and transport

Four cities in ten nights is active. Extra time is most useful in Barcelona or Seville. Check current operator information before booking because services and engineering work can change.

When to travel

March to May and September to October avoid the most intense summer heat in Madrid and Andalusia.

Useful alternatives

Skip Granada for a gentler eight-day route, or add Córdoba between Madrid and Seville.

Planning information reviewed 28 August 2026.