The best way to travel long distances inside Madrid or from this city to other parts of Spain is by metro trains. This is because they are very comfortable and they allow you to view the best scenery in Spain.
What are the available trains in Madrid?
There are various long distance railway stations in Madrid such as Atocha, which is the largest, and most used train station and Chamartin, which is located in the northern part of the city. These are both running for long distances or as commuter trains. There are railway stations only for commuter trains such as Príncipe Pío, Recoletos and Nuevos Ministerios.
The National Railway Company is RENFE. They are responsible for running all the railways in Madrid. If you are visiting Madrid, you might want to look for timetables, prices and destinations. You can look at these information on their website. However, if you want to book your ticket personally, it has ticket offices in train stations. These are open daily even on weekends.
How can I save money from trains in Madrid?
You can save money from trains if you intend to stay longer in Madrid. The Spain Flexi Pass is created exclusively for tourists. All you need to do is choose from a determined number of days within a month. From these, you can travel commuter and regional trains limitless and pay additional for long distance journeys depending on the train you want to take.
However, if you are staying only for a day or two, you can buy individual tickets at 2 euros. These tickets can be bought at ticket offices or automatic ticket machines.
You can also buy metro train tickets costing 1 euro if you shall only be going to Zone A. Check your city map before you buy your ticket. If your destination is Zone A, buy the 1 euro ticket instead of the 2-euro.
The train ticket has no expiration date and your travel partner can also use it. When using it, all you need to do is insert this ticket on the turnstile machine and wait for it to pop out before retrieving it. Once the machine has checked its validity, you will be able to pass through. If you have a companion, you can pass the ticket to him and repeat the process. This means another count against your ticket.
Are you traveling with your bike? Don’t worry. Trains in Madrid will allow you and your bike to ride the train on weekends and fiesta days. All you need to do is search for the special gate intended for travelers with bike.
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