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seat reservations in south of spain (Algeciras) to north east of spain (PortBou)

  • July 15, 2026
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Hey! Is there any locals or experienced who can tell me if it is risky to buy your seat reservation one day in advance with these routes:

It’s Saturday the 1st August

Algeciras - Antequera-Santa Ana

Antequera-Santa Ana - Cordoba Central

Cordoba Central - Barcelona

Because it seems like we can’t buy it online… we have tried Eurorail, but tells to buy it at the station

Hope anybody can help three Danes out

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ralderton
Railmaster
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  • Railmaster
  • July 15, 2026

Spanish reservations can sell out at the best of times. On a Saturday in August, demand will be high. And when you’re depending on several connections, it can be even more important.

Have you tried Happyrail and Rail Europe? They can often sell reservations where Interrail fails.


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  • July 15, 2026

Interrail or bahn.com doesn't show a journey Algeciras-Barcelona with a change in Cordoba, so is that intentional for some reason?

There are 3 websites where you can book online: Interrail, raileurope.com and happyrail.com. For instructions, see:
https://www.seat61.com/interrail-and-eurail-reservations.htm

If booking all trains in 1 go doesn't work, then try booking them separately.

If that still doesn't work for you, then please mention route and departure time for each train.