Train travel from Santiago to Madrid

[hcorbett]

Is it necessary to get tickets ahead of time, and how often does the train run to Madrid from Santiago?

 

[Canuck]

Hi!

Twice a day at 1355 hrs and 2233 hrs, the last one being TrenHotel with sleeping accommodations.

Strongly recommend reservations.

All aboard!
Jean-Marc

 

[ivar]

There are a few buses as well.. and Ryanair flies twice a day... some times they are cheaper than the bus.. I would get a ticket ahead of time if you want to travel in June, July, or August... otherwise I think you should be ok...

Greetings from Santiago,
Ivar

 

[hcorbett]

I cannot seem to get any information from the Renfre site. Where would we be able to purchase train tickets?

 

[Ribeirasacra]

I cannot seem to get any information from the Renfre site. Where would we be able to purchase train tickets?

You either purchase on line or at the ticket office when you are at the railway station.
How to purchase on line? read this:
http://www.seat61.com/Europe-train-tick ... %20website

 

[sillydoll]

If you plan to return on the Hotel Tren (thereby saving a night's accommodation) I would definitely book ahead. Many people were disappointed - and stuck in Santiago a couple of years ago, when they couldn't get on the train for three days. (That was in mid-June).

 

[Ribeirasacra]

I should have added to my posting; if the train is full or you wish to book too far in advance then you will not be able to book on line either. Maybe that is why you are not seeing any way of purchasing tickets.