iryo
Book your iryo tickets with Trainline now and you can travel from Madrid to Barcelona with a brand-new high-speed train and in total comfort. Select your travel date, compare ticket prices and book your iryo tickets in just a few clicks.
Who is iryo?
iryo is the new brand from railway operator ILSA, which began operating services in Spain on the 25th of November 2022. Unlike their competitors (AVE, Avlo, and OUIGO Spain), iryo trains offer a premium service on board. These new trains take 2 hours and 30 minutes to travel between Madrid and Barcelona. They depart from Madrid Atocha and Barcelona Sants stations, and stop in Zaragoza along the way.
iryo’s services connect Madrid, Zaragoza and Barcelona. There are also services that run between Madrid, Cuenca, and Valencia or Alicante, as well as between Madrid, Córdoba, Seville and Málaga (as of 31st March 2023).
Here’s what you need to know about the new iryo services:
- There are 32 daily trains between Madrid and Barcelona (16 each way)
- 4 Classes are available on board: Infinita Bistró, Singular Only YOU, Singular and Inicial
- A restaurant service and free WiFi are available on board
- iryo trains are the latest-generation Hitachi-Alstom trains
- They’re high-speed trains, reaching speeds of up to 223 mph (360 km/h)
iryo routes
Check out all the routes served by iryo and tap the one you're interested in.
iryo trains: Frecciarossa 1000
iryo's new Frecciarossa trains are modern, can reach speeds of 223 mph (360 km/h), and are known for their use of state-of-the-art eco-friendly technology.
These modern trains stand out for their comfort, speed, and minimal environmental impact. There's no need to fly between cities – just book your tickets, jump on board and relax as you take in the scenery as it whisks past your window.
iryo’s Frecciarossa trains have different classes, all of which come with free unlimited WiFi, power sockets, toilets and an onboard entertainment portal where you can watch films and TV series. These classes are:
- Infinita Bistró
- Singular Only YOU
- Singular
- Inicial
Find out more about Frecciarossa trains.
iryo Infinita Bistró
You can now choose the new Infinita Bistró option when buying a train ticket with iryo. When you go to buy your ticket, click on First Class, then choose ‘Infinita Bistró’: you’ll be served an excellent meal made with seasonal products. Travel in comfort and enjoy five-star food and drink!
Bear in mind that some of iryo’s menu choices may contain nuts or other allergens, so if you have any allergies, make sure to check the ingredients before you reserve your Infinita Bistró meal.
List of allergens: Infinita Bistró
What services are included with iryo tickets?
Here, you can see which services are included with each class on iryo trains. Take a look to find out what each ticket includes (there's 4 different classes) so you can pick the iryo ticket that works best for you.
| Inicial | Singular | Singular Only YOU | Infinita Bistró | |
| Seat | Comfort | Comfort | High-comfort XL | High-comfort XL |
| Change time of travel on the day | Pay the difference in fare | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Changes to the date of travel | Pay 15% of the cost plus the difference in fare, 24 hours in advance | Pay the difference in fare, 24 hours in advance | Pay the difference in fare, 24 hours in advance | Pay the difference in fare, 24 hours in advance |
| Change to ticket after missed train | ❌ Not included | € 30 | € 30 | € 10 |
| Name change | € 40 | € 20 | € 20 | ✔️ |
| Seat selection | € 5 | € 4 | € 4 | ✔️ |
| Only YOU Lounge access | ❌ Not included | ❌ Not included | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Pets (< 10kg) | € 10 | € 10 | € 10 | ✔️ |
| Food on board | Access to the café-bar on board | Access to the café-bar on board | Access to the café-bar on board | ✔️ |
| Refund if you cancel your ticket |
More than 7 days before: 80% | More than 7 days before: 85% After: 75% | More than 7 days before: 85% After: 75% | More than 7 days before: 95% After: 90% |
You can opt for a more flexible option when buying Singular Only YOU or Infinita Bistró tickets. With this, you can travel stress-free, knowing that the price includes free date changes, changes if you miss your train, and free seat selection. You'll see this in the Journey Planner under the 'Flexible' tab - these flexible tickets are shown as 'Singular Only YOU Abierta' or 'Infinita Bistró Abierta'.
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iryo train stations
These are some of the Spanish stations that iryo calls at in 2023:
Madrid Atocha
Madrid Atocha is the busiest station in Spain and one of the top ten busiest stations in Europe.
Complete with a tropical garden in the old train shed, Madrid Atocha (officially Madrid Puerta de Atocha) is an attraction itself. There are 24 platforms in total, with 15 high-speed platforms (for AVE and OUIGO trains). As well as high-speed connections, you can catch Cercanías suburban rail services from the platforms below ground. These platforms are technically part of a separate station, Madrid Atocha-Cercanías, but in principle, they are part of Atocha station.
Find out more about Madrid Atocha station.
Barcelona Sants station
Barcelona Sants is one of Renfe’s main stations, connecting the Catalonian capital to the rest of Spain and parts of France.
Owned by ADIF, Barcelona Sants station is the second-busiest station in Spain after Madrid Atocha – seeing over 43 million passengers pass through its gates in 2017. The station is located in Barcelona’s Sants neighbourhood, after which it is named.
There are 14 platforms located beneath street level. Platforms 1-6 are for high-speed trains, such as AVE, TGV, and OUIGO services. Platforms 7-14 are for Rodiales suburban rail services and medium-distance Talgo and Euromed trains.
Find out more about Barcelona Sants station.
Zaragoza Delicias
Zaragoza train station (also called Zaragoza-Delicias) opened in 2003, followed by a new bus station in 2007. The large contemporary building features a sleek design with futuristic and artistic elements. Located in the northwest of the city, the station is one of the busiest in Spain.
Find out more about Zaragoza station.
Valencia Joaquín Sorolla
Valencia Joaquín Sorolla train station is a modern railway complex located in the city centre, with good transport connections to the whole of Valencia. It was built specifically to connect the capital of Turia via the Long Distance and High-Speed AVE train services to Madrid (it takes just over 1 hour 30 minutes) or Seville (it takes about 4 hours).
Find out more about Valencia Joaquín Sorolla station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Spanish destinations are served by iryo?
iryo are currently running their high-speed services on the route between Madrid, Zaragoza and Barcelona. They have also started running services between Valencia and Alicante since 16th December 2022 and between Seville and Málaga since 31st March 2023. Find out more about traveling between Madrid and Seville by train here.
How can I buy iryo train tickets?
You can buy your iryo train tickets with Trainline. You can also buy tickets from other rail companies, including AVE, Avlo and OUIGO in Spain, as well as more than 200 train and coach companies in Europe.
How much are iryo tickets?
Ticket prices depend on different factors, including destination and departure date. We recommend you check our price calendar if you want to snap up the cheapest fares.