The most beautiful train in Spain crosses natural parks and reaches almost to France for less than 40 euros

Today we come to romanticize train travel because, in addition to being a more sustainable means of transportation than the plane, there are beautiful trains in circulation with spectacular views that seem almost luxury but at a cost. low cost. This is the case of the line that leaves Madrid in the direction of Huesca, where the journey, the price and the destination are worth it.

Since the railway lines were improved, the train between the capital and the north of Aragon takes just over two hours to reach its destination. Two and a half hours of spectacular landscapes, because it crosses the Barranco del Río Dulce Natural Park at the height of Sigüenza, Peñarrubia, the always beautiful Zaragoza and the river park of the Gállego River until reaching Huesca.

After taking this privileged route we will have reached our destination and the journey will have cost us less than 40 euros. Although it is only the beginning of the getaway because there are many things to do there. From enjoying local cuisine in some of the best restaurants in Huesca to discovering the medieval town of Aínsa, the most beautiful town in Spain according to 'National Geographic'.

Although, if what you are looking for is to continue being amazed by dreamlike landscapes, we recommend that you take the train to Sabiñánigo, which takes an hour and costs 10 euros. There the Avanza bus costs 5 euros to the town of Torla, located in the beautiful Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park.

This National Park is a spectacular protected area, considered the heart of the Pyrenees. Torla is your gateway, a beautiful mountain town with stone houses and smoking chimneys that invites you to take a break before starting one of the hiking routes that the region offers.

Among the most popular excursions is the Cola de Caballo route, a walk between rivers, waterfalls and waterfalls. The Pradera de Ordesa is also very well known, because it can be done with children from the town and is suitable for the whole family. A nature plan from start to finish that you can do just by taking a train in Madrid.

Cover photo | Adrien Olichon