The Talgo 200 connects Madrid and Malaga thrice-daily in less than five hours. Holders of most of the cards and passes mentioned above qualify for discounts, albeit less substantial than the rates quoted above. The Transcant brico and Andalus Express offer a pleasant way of discovering their respective regions. Tolls are in operation on some sections and have to be paid in Pesetas. Trunk roads between major cities are generally fast and well-maintained.
Rural roads are of differing quality.
Departures are generally from a central terminal at which the operators will have individual booths selling tickets. Most places have a bus link of some kind, even the more remote villages. No person under 18 may hire or ride a vehicle over 75cc. Crash helmets must be worn. Traffic drives on the right.