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Spain has decided to make railcards free this autumn to combat the rising cost of living. Here’s how you can benefit.
The Spanish government has announced that between September 1 and December 31 this year, all Renfe Cercanías and medium-distance commuter trains for regular customers will be completely free of charge. In addition, a 50% discount will be available on both the Avant and Alta Velocidad high speed services.
Here’s what you have to do to get your free or discounted train travel railcard in Spain in autumn 2022.
How to travel for free on Spanish trains
To avail of the bonuses, passengers must purchase their travel passes in advance and pay a deposit of between 10 and 20 euros, depending on the service. These can be purchased in person or online, but you must sign up to the Renfe website.
The amount you pay for the card will be refunded in full, as long as you make a total of 16 trips (four per month) during this time period.
When can I get my free Spanish railcard?
The new passes can be purchased from Wednesday August 24, 2022 onwards, and Renfe will be making more information available throughout the period to help customers with the new system.
Renfe will suspend the sale of all multi-trip tickets and usual season passes during the period and only single-trip or round-trip tickets will be available for sale at the usual rates.
The scheme, aimed at promoting more sustainable transport and easing the burden of rising prices, will cost the government 200 million euros.
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