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But I am not sure about 40% discount. I think it is about 25%.
And sometimes there are special prices that have similar discounts for non-seniors, and the seniors' discount does not apply further.That is explained in one of the RENFE links posted above by @whariwharangi : 25% discount on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 40% discount on other days.
Thanks for this very helpful indo....perhaps these Senior discounts are only valid within Spain? I just went to Renfe's international site in Canada to inquire about train assistance in Scotland where I'll be walking this Spring. I did ask about Senior discounts. They don't issue discounts to Seniors; the only discount is for rail passes, but because as I only require a 'to and from' trip, a pass it really not necessary.Cost of Senior card is 6 Euro. It gives 40% discounts on selected days.
Cost of ticket on this Wednesday's 1440 train is 38.40 Euro. With 40% discount cost of ticket is 23.04 Euro. Net saving is 9 Euro.
You should be able to buy Senior discount card and Renfe tickets at the airport Cercanias station or the Chamartin Station prior to boarding your train.
Information about Senior's discount card is here.
http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/tarifas/tarjeta_dorada.html
I wouldn't normally consider purchase of tickets in advance for onward travel on a day arriving by plane. Too often there are significant flight delays. You have lots of time though and buying in advance may result in significant savings.
You could try purchasing Senior Discount Card and tickets from Renfe Sales point in Canada.
Renfe's International Sales Points
http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/viajes_internacionales/puntosventa_internacional.html
Thanks for this very helpful indo....perhaps these Senior discounts are only valid within Spain? I just went to Renfe's international site in Canada to inquire about train assistance in Scotland where I'll be walking this Spring. I did ask about Senior discounts. They don't issue discounts to Seniors; the only discount is for rail passes, but because as I only require a 'to and from' trip, a pass it really not necessary.
I though it might be something like you've so helpfully explained. Many thanks.Renfe is Spain's national railway. I doubt Renfe would offer discounts on train trips in Scotland as the trains there are operated by Abellio under the banner of Scotrail. The international sales point in Canada is a travel business and is not owned by Renfe.
Scotrail
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
UK National Rail does offer Railcards for Seniors which applies on Scotrail fares. At £30 per year you'd need to consider if it is worth it for a one-of journey.
http://www.senior-railcard.co.uk/
As it happens, I also hold an EU passport; perhaps that will help....just as soon as I get it renewed.I seem to remember that some offices request proof of being a permanent resident in order to obtain the discount.
This was not the case when I traveled on buses last month (October 2016): they applied a discount without questioning. Same with RENFE in Madrid. Maybe my grey hair and fluent Spanish (apart from an honest look) were sufficient proof?
Thanks for this very helpful indo....perhaps these Senior discounts are only valid within Spain? I just went to Renfe's international site in Canada to inquire about train assistance in Scotland where I'll be walking this Spring. I did ask about Senior discounts. They don't issue discounts to Seniors; the only discount is for rail passes, but because as I only require a 'to and from' trip, a pass it really not necessary.
This does not seem to be the case. I have bought the Tarjeta Dorada 2 or 3 times in different places, by using my Canadian passport as identification, and having no address in Spain.I seem to remember that some offices request proof of being a permanent resident in order to obtain the discount.
Yes, 're the discount s that's correct. You need I.D.(passport). when you buy the senior card €6. Very easy and extremely useful. One of the joys I'd being over 60That is explained in one of the RENFE links posted above by @whariwharangi : 25% discount on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 40% discount on other days.
Will be arriving in Madrid on a Wednesday at 8 a.m. Taking train to Leon at 2:40 p.m. Would like to purchase a seniors discount card at airport and then purchase train ticket. Can that be done or should I purchase train ticket prior to leaving Canada and forgot about the seniors discount? Please advise.
Will be arriving in Madrid on a Wednesday at 8 a.m. Taking train to Leon at 2:40 p.m. Would like to purchase a seniors discount card at airport and then purchase train ticket. Can that be done or should I purchase train ticket prior to leaving Canada and forgot about the seniors discount? Please advise.
Check out www.loco2.com for train tickets. You can pick senior pricing. There are non-flexible, semi-flexible and flexible tickets available - depending on if cancellation, refunds or rescheduling are needed There is a 11:05 train that is less expensive than the 14:40 train. You can download the ticket in PDF form and print out. Note: You may have trouble using a credit card on Renfee, but they take payments via Paypal as well.Will be arriving in Madrid on a Wednesday at 8 a.m. Taking train to Leon at 2:40 p.m. Would like to purchase a seniors discount card at airport and then purchase train ticket. Can that be done or should I purchase train ticket prior to leaving Canada and forgot about the seniors discount? Please advise.
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