Ouigo celebrates five years in Spain with 5,000 tickets at just €5

Rail passengers across Spain will be able to snap up ultra-low fares next week as French operator Ouigo celebrates five years in the market.

Rail travellers will gain access to 5,000 tickets priced at €5 each when sales open on Monday, May 11. Available for just 2 days, buyers can book seats via the company website or app for journeys running from May 11 to December 12. This offer covers every route and departure time in Ouigo’s current schedule.

Network links key Spanish cities

Connections will reach up to 15 destinations, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Sevilla, Malaga and Murcia. Many passengers favour the busy Madrid-Barcelona link above all others, although the return of the Madrid-Malaga route has been long missed and, with the weather changing for the better, could offer excellent getaway options.

Impressive milestones since market entry

Ouigo entered Spain in May 2021 and has already carried 23 million passengers while investing over €700 million. Trains from this operator have covered 27 million kilometres, the equivalent of more than 675 laps of the planet, and completed over 42,000 services.

Competition keeps down fares

Average ticket prices on liberalised high-speed corridors have fallen by 44 per cent in real terms. This change has saved travellers an estimated €431 million overall. Passenger numbers in Spain’s high-speed sector rose 77 per cent between 2019 and 2024, according to the regulator’s figures.

Recent setbacks hit finances hard

Rail line disruptions and service issues over recent months forced Ouigo to cancel numerous trains, especially on southern routes. These problems, combined with wider market caution after incidents on the network, have caused the company to lose massive amounts and delayed profitability targets.

Focus remains on growth and value

Despite those problems, Ouigo continues to expand options and push for more seats per train through aggressive pricing. The anniversary deal forms part of ongoing efforts to attract more riders and strengthen its low-cost position in a competitive landscape.

Passengers keen on bargains should check availability early on 11 May, as stocks will no doubt disappear fast. This promotion underlines Ouigo’s commitment to affordable travel five years after launch. Check Ouigo.com for the latest.