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Onboard Renfe trains from Santiago de Compostela to Santander

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating types are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Santiago de Compostela to Santander Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Santiago de Compostela to Santander, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Santiago de Compostela to Santander Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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