One rail or train pass for Spain
Sep 2nd, 2011, 01:47 PM
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One rail or train pass for Spain
Is there like one pass or ticket that i could buy or use for the rail or train just for traveling within Spain? Like if i wanted to go from Barcelona to other cities within Spain instead of having to buy multiple tickets or make several reservations for tickets to each city i will travel to. I would think that would be so convenient for the traveler and the rail /train.
Sep 2nd, 2011, 02:19 PM
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it's usually cheaper to get a discount fare online. Some of the trains may still require a supple,even after the pass. I am not familiar with the details of a pass but unless you are traveling quite a bit I think you will find the discounted ( -40%,- 60%) tickets a better deal.
Sep 2nd, 2011, 07:15 PM
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All medium and long distance trains require reservations, there is no open seating, so a rail pass is not as good as purchasing individual tickets (in advance if possible), but you will need to make a plan and stick to it.
Sep 2nd, 2011, 11:14 PM
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There is certainly no value in a rail pass from any agency, if planning and dealing direct with the national rail company - I give you a concise guide to use of the RENFE site and purchasing discounted tickets - http://tiny.cc/0gpnv and another which covers all known problems - http://tiny.cc/5ynb6
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With a pass, you still need to make a reservation and pay a 6-10 euro passholder fee for every medium and long distance train.
There's thus no 'convenience factor' in having a pass, only a financial saving, if any.
Passed may save money compared to expensive longer-distance full-price tickets, but will work out more expensive than pre-purchased discounted web or estrella tickets bought at www.renfe.com
As the discount tickets mean no changes, no refunds, do you need the flexibility? Your call!
There's thus no 'convenience factor' in having a pass, only a financial saving, if any.
Passed may save money compared to expensive longer-distance full-price tickets, but will work out more expensive than pre-purchased discounted web or estrella tickets bought at www.renfe.com
As the discount tickets mean no changes, no refunds, do you need the flexibility? Your call!
