How can seniors travel by train in Spain?

Tarjeta Dorada Card If you are over 60, make sure you are eligible for a discount on all your train trips for just 6 euros. You can purchase your Tarjeta Dorada, which is named and non-transferable, at station ticket offices or travel agencies. It is valid for one, two or three years.



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If you are over 60, you can benefit from a 40% discount on your one-way and return tickets by signing up for the Tarjeta Dorada card and using it in your purchases. This card, named and non-transferable, has a price of €6 and can be purchased at any ticket office in stations or travel agencies.

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The senior Eurail Pass is your ticket to exploring Europe by train in the most relaxing and comfortable settings. Most Eurail Pass offer a 10 % discount on the normal adult price.

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The best and fastest way to travel long distances in Spain is by taking the AVE (Alta Velocidad Española), which uses Madrid as its principal terminal and travels to many of the country's principal cities. AVE trains are comfortable, efficient and incredibly fast.

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Since Spain has a number of different climatic conditions, when you go will certainly influence the kind of holiday you have. Typically speaking, Spring (March to May) or Fall (September to November) are considered to be the best times to visit Spain.

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Travelers that are 60 years and over get a 10% discount on standard adult Eurail prices with a Senior Pass. It's a popular senior rail pass, which proves that Eurailing is loved by all ages.

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Senior Discounts Most rail passes are about 10 percent cheaper for seniors age 60 and up. And seniors can get deals on point-to-point rail tickets in Austria, Belgium, Great Britain, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Norway. Qualifying ages range from 60 to 67 years old.

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The usual Spanish for seniors is Jubilados y Pensionados, the retired and pensioners, with the age range of 60 or 65. The best discounts are at the theaters! Sometimes for specific days or times and they are for all seniors!

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Reserving point-to-point tickets in advance (available up to 60 days ahead of travel) is the best way to save money and to guarantee a seat on your preferred train. Furthermore, many areas of Spain aren't well served by its train system — for many trips, buses and even flights may be a better option.

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In Spain you can get the senior discounts when you are 65 years old. Spanish Railways think that Seniors begin at 60 and sell a very useful annual card to get discounted rail fares as much as 40 pct.

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But if you're planning a longer journey with multiple stopovers and changes, the flexibility and convenience of a Eurail Pass is unrivalled – and for many popular routes it works out cheaper than point-to-point tickets, especially if you're traveling as a group or with children and you can take advantage of Eurail ...

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Train routes between major cities and popular day trip destinations often sell out (e.g. between Madrid and Toledo) so I highly recommend using Omio or Trainline to book these tickets at least 24 hours in advance.

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And since Amtrak travelers 65 years of age and over are eligible to receive a 10% discount on most trains, it becomes an affordable alternative.

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Eurail Passes can only be used by non-European citizens or non-European residents. European citizens can use an Interrail Pass instead.

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Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes.

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Rail Europe is an official reseller of the tickets and passes that Eurail creates. Interrail is the same pass but for Europeans only; Eurail/Rail Europe is for non-Europeans. While Eurail also sells the same pass as Rail Europe, Rail Europe often sells these passes at a discounted price.

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The Seat Selection add-on allows you to choose the seat in which you will travel. Travel with your most loyal friend for just €10 more.

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You can make seat reservations through the Eurail.com website for 95% of all European trains. To do this, you need a Eurail Pass and a Eurail.com account. You can also book many trains through our Rail Planner App.

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