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Do you know if it goes on to Oviedo?The AVE to León has started operation. The maiden voyage left León at 7 am this morning and arrived in Madrid at 9:07.
According to local reports, they've sold 22,000 tickets in the weeks leading up to the first day of actual service.
Prices will be around 40€ round trip, with some fares going as high as 50€ (special peak demand times). But the RENFE guys say you will usually be able to get a one way fare for 16-20€ . I imagine web specials will be even cheaper. AMAZING!!!!
Do you know if it goes on to Oviedo?
Prices will be around 40€ round trip, with some fares going as high as 50€ (special peak demand times). But the RENFE guys say you will usually be able to get a one way fare for 16-20€ . I imagine web specials will be even cheaper.
In the true spirit of capitalism, Alsa, which stands to lose a lot of traffic to the new train, has started a price war with RENFE, with bus fares as low as 5 € between Madrid and León and Asturias.
Do you know if it goes on to Oviedo?
The opening of one of the tunnels of Pajares of the under construction high speed line between León and Oviedo and Gijón will reduce the travel times even more (it's estimated something like 45 minutes more). It was expected to open one of them before the end of this year but, for years, there have been tons of problems with those tunnels so delays are possible/likely (i.e.: we won't know for sure when it'll be opened till an exact date for it is announced).
The AVE to León has started operation. The maiden voyage left León at 7 am this morning and arrived in Madrid at 9:07.
According to local reports, they've sold 22,000 tickets in the weeks leading up to the first day of actual service.
Prices will be around 40€ round trip, with some fares going as high as 50€ (special peak demand times). But the RENFE guys say you will usually be able to get a one way fare for 16-20€ . I imagine web specials will be even cheaper. AMAZING!!!!
Ah, yes, the tunnel near Pajares. This brings back memories of a long discussion about the trains that go near the Salvador. Look at this thread, from #11 or so on down. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...ares-on-the-salvador-part2.20828/#post-162420
The AVE to León has started operation. The maiden voyage left León at 7 am this morning and arrived in Madrid at 9:07.
According to local reports, they've sold 22,000 tickets in the weeks leading up to the first day of actual service.
Prices will be around 40€ round trip, with some fares going as high as 50€ (special peak demand times). But the RENFE guys say you will usually be able to get a one way fare for 16-20€ . I imagine web specials will be even cheaper. AMAZING!!!!
Booked a one way on the Avia train from Madrid to Leon (starting the Camino Del Salvador) for 20€ In 2 hours 15 minutes! The ALSA bus was double the cost and double the travel time. Wonderful!
Is this new service the reason why I'm struggling to find trains to Sahagun? There used to be a direct one at about 10.30am, but they seem fewer and further between this year and involve changing in Palencia/Valladolid.
Is this new service the reason why I'm struggling to find trains to Sahagun? There used to be a direct one at about 10.30am, but they seem fewer and further between this year and involve changing in Palencia/Valladolid. Thanks!
I've also seen a lot of complaints from people who live in Ponferrada, also, who are now frequently going to have to ride a bus instead of a train.
Just a quick question, LauraK -- did you pay with your credit card or did you use paypal? And more generally, was it easy to complete the transaction? Thanks, Laurie
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