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Am looking at the Renfe site for AVE trains from Madrid to Barcelona.
Lot of them, but I don't see where one can buy the discount tickets mentioned here:
http://deals.virtualtourist.com/viewDeal-19497-262020-1--Madrid-viewDeal.html
Anyone have any further information on this?
(Posting also on the Madrid site)
Una, you can only see the discount prices (when available) once you start the buying process.
If you have your travel dates, buy your tickets ASAP (62 days before your trip), this route is extremely busy, there is a percentage of seats with discount and they do sell out quickly. I heard many companies buy "bunch" of discounted tickets for their employees as soon they are available, besides many individual travelers both for business or leisure who prefer AVE than flying. When are you traveling? A friend on mine told me yesterday she wanted to travel to Madrid in 1.5 months time and there are already no discounted seats
There is a great explanation about using the (surreal) Renfe website here:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187514-i126-k2748999-Buying_Renfe_Tickets_Online_Revised_April_29_2009-Madrid.html
best of luck!
WOW! That was one complete and detailed article. Marvelous. Many thanks. I posted a thank you note on line, but please do tell your friend how much it is appreciated too.
www.renfe.es is awful and tricky, for offers and discounts, look for web and star fares
Thanks Santi. Take a look at the link Belsaita gave above. Very detailed and clear instructions.
Yes, I read it some time ago
I'm in Barcelona now and went straight to Estacio Francia to ask. I was told 110 Euros is the cheapest seat on the BCN-MAD one way route on AVE train. Not sure if its the same price from MAD-BCN or if its cheaper booked far in advance.
Haven't done it yet myself because the date is still too far off, but I'm told that it is 1/2 price if booked on the internet 62 days in advance.
110€ is the price without any discount. For this very busy route, usually the only fare available if not booking well in advance (weeks before the trip)
"estrella" fare (40% off): 65.70€, partially changeable/refundable, only available online (and I think over the phone)
"web" fare (40% off): 43.80 € non changeable/partially refundable, only available online between 62-14 days before the trip (but limited number of seats on offer, so for this route is always sold out quickly)
sorry, "web" fare is 60% off :)
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