Train Discounts over 60s

[Bedspring]

I have just popped my Targeta Dorada (Golden Ticket) in my packing box. They cost €12 and cannot be bought online, but can be renewed online.
If journeying too or from the Camino on Spanish trains it could be worth buying, I think mine paid for itself first journey.

 

[David]

True. Available at stations for one or more years. Up to 40% discount on some services.

 

[J Willhaus]

I have just popped my Targeta Dorada (Golden Ticket) in my packing box. They cost €12 and cannot be bought online, but can be renewed online.
If journeying too or from the Camino on Spanish trains it could be worth buying, I think mine paid for itself first journey.

Wow, we have only paid 6 euros each for one in past years. I was able to renew for 3 years for only 15 euros last year. Has the price doubled?

 

[BarbaraW]

Bought one last week. 15 euros for 3 years now.

 

[BarbaraW]

For over 65s travelling in Portugal there's a 50% discount. You just need to show your passport when you buy tickets at a station, or even on a train.

 

[Bedspring]

Wow, we have only paid 6 euros each for one in past years. I was able to renew for 3 years for only 15 euros last year. Has the price doubled?

Even better deal than I remembered

• renew your card: for 1 year (€6), for 2 years (€12) or for 3 years (€15, you save 16% on the original price)
  

Never knew about the Portuguese thing.

 

[bevskia]

I will only be going on a couple of trains...Madrid to Leon, and Santiago de Compostela to Madrid. Is it worth it for me to buy? I am 66. Thanks

 

[JimG59]

I bought one for 6 euros mid March. Saved me a fortune as I used the train from Malaga, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Toledo and Madrid.

 

[JimG59]

I will only be going on a couple of trains...Madrid to Leon, and Santiago de Compostela to Madrid. Is it worth it for me to buy? I am 66. Thanks

I’m sure it will be.

 

[BarbaraW]

Bevskia, to answer your question, it depends. Spanish train ticket prices are dynamic, like plane tickets . You may be able to buy a ticket in advance which is cheaper than a full priced ticket with discount. Or not. There's a full explanation, and much other useful information about trains in Spain here:

A beginner's guide to train travel in Spain | How to use www.renfe.com

A guide to travelling around Spain by train, including how to buy cheap Spanish train tickets at www.renfe.com.

www.seat61.com

 

[paddington]

Thanks for letting us know that it can be renewed on line .
I have a couple of questions
1)Can you use it to buy tickets on third party providers (raileurope etc) or do you have to book directly with renfe to use the discount card
And 2) can you buy your ticket in advance ?
Tia

 

[J Willhaus]

I use mine in Trainline and can buy tickets in advance. My profile saves the Dorada number for my husband and I but I have to enter my passport number each time .

 

[BarbaraW]

I've used mine on Rail Europe.

 

[BarbaraW]

I've used mine on Rail Europe.

 

[paddington]

I use mine in Trainline and can buy tickets in advance. My profile saves the Dorada number for my husband and I but I have to enter my passport number each time .

Thank you !

 

[Glenshiro]

I bought a Tarjeta Dorada ( €6) at Ponferrada, handing over my Irish passport as proof of age. It gives my nationality as "Eirannach" which is Irish for - Irish.
Examining my Tarjeta Dorada some hours later (and many miles away,) I found that the clerk had recorded my name as Sr Eirannach. Which has appeared on every ticket I've bought since.