Now that airlines are failing to meet their summer timetable and their cancellation rates are rising, Spain is making some train journeys completely free, and is also lowering public transport prices by 50% in metropolitan areas. In short, traveling around mainland Spain this summer will no longer be as expensive as before.
Spain is the newest European country to actively promote travel by train, following in with EU member Germany, which introduced a nationwide 9-euro banknote over the summer. Like most of Europe, the Iberian nation now wants to invest heavily in railways, as opposed to helping airlines out of the mess they are in after a disastrous start to summer.
But there’s a problem that other news outlets don’t tell you:
Free Train Rides, But Only For Multi-Journey Tickets
As announced by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, from September, passengers will be able to travel either for free, or with a big discount on many ‘Renfe’ trains across the country. Renfe is Spain’s state-owned railway company, operating on the Spanish mainland and providing easy connections across most of the Iberian Peninsula.
Simply, travel within metropolitan areas, nearby municipalities and destinations less than 300 km away will be completely free from September 1 to December 31, 2022. Read also : The Summer Festival of the Arts has returned to YSU for 24 years. The one big downside? Single trips are not included in the measure, as it is valid for multi-trip tickets, including a minimum of 10 return trips.
While public transport prices have already been halved by the Government earlier this year, to lighten the burden on those struggling with record inflation rates, they will now have to pay absolutely nothing when accessing Renfe’s ‘Cercanias’, ‘Rodalies’ and ‘Environmental Distance’ services.
Digital Nomad Traveling Spain? Then This Is A Good Deal For You
This is obviously primarily aimed at Spanish workers traveling daily between different cities, but who can say that travelers can’t benefit from politics either? If you’re a slow traveler – hello, digital denominations – you should definitely be able to save some money on public transport as well, especially when you’re traveling within Spain for a few weeks. On the same subject : Moncus Park is hosting a party to celebrate the summer and National Food Truck Day.
Seeing that trips of up to 300 km are covered, travelers visiting Spain for longer will be able to go back and forth between any cities of their liking, free of charge, up to 10 times. We don’t know about you, but we wouldn’t mind making several day excursions from Barcelona to the picturesque medieval city of Girona, one of the hidden gems of the Catalonia region, or the beautiful White Pueblos, located a short train ride away. for Seville.
As Independence says, holders of subscriptions (e.g. residents and those who stay in Spain for longer, usually between one and three months) will be the main beneficiaries. Even then, tourists making a week-long trip to Spain will still enjoy a 50% discount on metropolitan routes in major holiday destinations, such as Barcelona and Madrid. Everyone wins!
Where Can You Go Less Than 300 Km Away From Spain’s Main Cities?
If you’re not in a hurry to leave Spain this summer, here are some of the destinations less than 300 km away from the nearest major cities you might consider for free travel. Trust us, when you’ve been there once, you want to keep coming back, not once, but ten or more times. This may interest you : 5 ways to save on last minute summer travel. Yes, Spain is really so exciting:
Whether they are digital denominations making Spain their temporary residence, or just visiting for a short break, one thing is for sure: free travel and / or tickets for half the price are now widely available at Renfe ticket offices, and exploring the country by rail never it was easier – or more affordable. Further information on the policy can be found on Renfe’s official website.
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