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There is a RENFE agent right beside the Pilgrim Office where one gets the Compostela (but I think that, if you are getting your 60+ discount tarjeta dorada, you need to get that at a station, although this may have changed recently).
One place where trains are often sold out is out of Santiago to Madrid. I always recommend that you should book your train as soon as you get to SdC as soon as you know your Madrid date. There is a RENFE agent right beside the Pilgrim Office where one gets the Compostela (but I think that, if you are getting your 60+ discount tarjeta dorada, you need to get that at a station, although this may have changed recently).
Can one get the 60+ discount if your from outside Spain? or the EU?
Can one get the 60+ discount if your from outside Spain? or the EU?
Hey all,
After a wonderful Camino experience last year, I am coming back this year to walk a different part with my daughter. We will fly into Madrid and site see in other cities before making our way to Saint Jean Pied de Port. Regarding our entire trip in Spain, is it prudent to pre-book train tickets or is it safe to assume one can show up at a train station on the day of and always get a ticket?
Thank you.
I bought my ticket whilst I was in Leon, but even after showing my passport of Áussie drivers licence which showed my age (over 65) I don't think I received the seniors discount. I seem to recall I did get it when I booked on line. If you are an EU citizen then yes you will get the discount.Can one get the 60+ discount if your from outside Spain? or the EU?
Pre bookHey all,
After a wonderful Camino experience last year, I am coming back this year to walk a different part with my daughter. We will fly into Madrid and site see in other cities before making our way to Saint Jean Pied de Port. Regarding our entire trip in Spain, is it prudent to pre-book train tickets or is it safe to assume one can show up at a train station on the day of and always get a ticket?
Thank you.
So this means you have to buy the card beforehand, in Spain? That means it is not possible to book online before you go to Spain?To get the discount you have to buy the Tarjeta Dorada, which costs less than 5 euros and is good for a year. That then entitles you to a huge discount on trains (up to 40% I believe), including the Cercanías line. As others have said, your passport is proof of age.
So this means you have to buy the card beforehand, in Spain? That means it is not possible to book online before you go to Spain?
If you are past 60, you can buy a senior discount tag. You can buy it at the same time you buy the ticket. at the station It will last for one year from date and entitles you to 25% (!) discount on most trains in Spain. I bought one this March, and will use it for my September CaminoRegarding our entire trip in Spain, is it prudent to pre-book train tickets or is it safe to assume one can show up at a train station on the day of and always get a ticket?
Thank you.
Thank you for your answer. I have always booked tickets beforehand earlier. This time I will arrive in Madrid and stay overnight before going to Oviedo by train. So (thinking aloud) I could go to Chamartin station and buy the card and the ticket for the next day? Or do you know if there is a Renfe office at T2?I have never seen any online purchase option, and I have always bought it at a RENFE office or station (easiest place for me is at the RENFE office at the entrance to Cercanías in T4 in Barajas. I infer from this posting in Spanish by RENFE about the card that purchases must be done in person. http://www.renfe.com/GA/viajeros/tarifas/tarjeta_dorada.html
Chamartin is a long way from the centre of Madrid. I recommend a taxi. Or take a short walk to the Atosha station in the centre of Madrid.Thank you for your answer. I have always booked tickets beforehand earlier. This time I will arrive in Madrid and stay overnight before going to Oviedo by train. So (thinking aloud) I could go to Chamartin station and buy the card and the ticket for the next day? Or do you know if there is a Renfe office at T2?
Thank you for your answer. I have always booked tickets beforehand earlier. This time I will arrive in Madrid and stay overnight before going to Oviedo by train. So (thinking aloud) I could go to Chamartin station and buy the card and the ticket for the next day? Or do you know if there is a Renfe office at T2?
Thank you for your answer. I have always booked tickets beforehand earlier. This time I will arrive in Madrid and stay overnight before going to Oviedo by train. So (thinking aloud) I could go to Chamartin station and buy the card and the ticket for the next day? Or do you know if there is a Renfe office at T2?
Tarjeta dorada holders get discounts on all trains. It is true that sometimes PROMO fares are cheaper than tarjeta dorada fares, and you can’t double up your discounts.The card does not give you a discount on the cheaper express trains. See my post above. Therefore, you are financially better off buying in advance as long as you are sure you can make that train as the cheap tickets do not allow refunds for changes.
Trains do sell out!
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