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Renfe

About
Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and up to three suitcases free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and spaces between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car (cafeteria) available on most long-distance trains serving hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. First class passengers receive at-seat service
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation. Included in some ticket types, additional fee for others. Recommended during peak travel times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Popular routes

Renfe train tickets

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Renfe ALVIA
07:40AM3h58
Barcelona Sants
11:38AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
351One-way
0 transfers
Renfe
09:33AM5h52
Barcelona Sants
03:25PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
331One-way
0 transfers
Renfe EUROMED
08:15AM3h05
Barcelona Sants
11:20AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
451One-way
0 transfers
Renfe EUROMED
10:15AM2h58
Barcelona Sants
01:13PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
511One-way
0 transfers
Renfe EUROMED
07:15AM2h55
Barcelona Sants
10:10AMValencia-Estacio Del Nord
451One-way
0 transfers
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Renfe: The Spanish state railway Renfe was created in 1941 to run the nation's rail network when it was nationalised. Renfe operates a wide variety of services ranging from regional rural lines and commuter links to the modern, high-speed AVE intercity trains. Renfe routes cover around 15,000 kilometres of railway. Renfe trains also travel from Spain into France in cooperation with France's national train company, SNCF. Book the cheapest Spanish train tickets with Omio today.

All about Renfe tickets: Book with Omio

Renfe has a multitude of ticket types to choose from, as well as discount cards and special offers. And since we at Omio are determined to make your life easier, we have summarised them for you below:

What are the types of Renfe tickets? Fares and conditions

  • Promo Fare: The cheapest, but without changes or cancellations.
  • Promo+ Fare: Paying a little more allows changes and cancellations on the ticket with a rate of 20 or 30%.
  • Flexible Fare: You can change your seat and ticket for free up to 30 minutes before departure, or cancel with a 5% fee.
  • General Fare: Same as the Flexible Fare, but paying a 15% fee.
  • Round Trip Ticket: 20% discount on the base fare price when purchasing a round-trip ticket together. You can change or cancel with a rate between 15 and 40%.
  • 4Table Fare: All 4 table tickets can be purchased at the same time with a 60% discount off the base fare price. No changes are allowed and cancellation is 50% of the ticket price.
  • Essential Fare: Changes are not allowed, but can be canceled at a rate of 50%.
  • Flexi Fare: No changes allowed, but can be canceled up to 24 hours before departure free and with a fee of 10% the day before departure.

How to get the best price on Renfe tickets?

To get good deals on Renfe trains and good Renfe ticket price:
  • Check Renfe discounts for large families or if you are over 65.
  • Buy a round-trip ticket, which can save up to 20% of the total price.
  • Look for Renfe AVE long-distance offers with Promo, Promo+ or Flexible train tickets.
  • When booking with Omio you can select the Renfe discount cards (Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50).

Are there Renfe discount cards? Can they be applied when buying at Omio?

As for discount cards, you can check here if you are among the lucky ones who can apply for one:
  • Card + Renfe Joven 50: Valid for youngsters between 14 and 25 years old (50% of the ticket price).
  • Renfe Gold Card: Valid for young people under 60 years of age or who are totally disabled or disabled (between 25% and 45% of the general rate).

Do you travel with children?

Well, all you have to worry about is bringing them a snack! With Renfe, children under the age of 14 travel with a 40% discount and children under the age of 4 who do not occupy a seat travel for free!

Do we have to print the Renfe train ticket?

Some companies, such as Renfe, already offer electronic tickets on most of their routes. So when you book you have two options:
  • Paper ticket
  • : The one of all the life, the one that you are going to print to the nearest locutorio because your printer of house never works. You take it with you on the day of your trip and make sure you don't miss it.
  • Electronic ticket: The revolution of travel, the future, the gourmet ticket...you can tell which one you prefer, huh? If electronic tickets are the most comfortable thing there is. Download it on your smartphone, on Omio's app, and hint! And without spending paper, money or time.

 

Changes and cancellations

What are the conditions for changing or cancelling the Renfe train ticket?

Change of plans? Don't stress! Click on this page to access the Omio cancellation system. Enter the company you are travelling with and your reference number and check the amount you will be refunded. If you have any problems or questions, our customer service will always be there.

What to do in case the Renfe train is delayed?

Renfe is the one who's changed his plans? What a chore! But don't worry, if you suffer a delay or cancellation, it is possible to receive compensation. Contact our customer service or Renfe to make sure.

 

Have you made up your mind yet? Then all you have to do is search for your trip in Omio, click on Book and enter your personal and payment details.

Popular Renfe Routes

Thanks to the number of routes that Renfe offers in Spain, in Omio you can book train tickets to go practically anywhere you want. Did you know that the AVE Madrid Barcelona train route is the most used in the world?

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Trains in Spain

Renfe has major hubs in Madrid and Barcelona, rail services to all the regions of Spain and international routes to France and Portugal. Spain has invested substantially in developing its high-speed AVE services. These lines now connect Madrid with Barcelona, Malaga, Seville, Alicante, Zaragoza, Valladolid, Santiago De Compostela, La Coruna and points in-between, significantly reducing the times of long-distance train journeys across much of Spain.

Renfe Train Types

Renfe operates different types of trains depending on the route. Renfe offers: Suburban trains, which usually operate within a single province; Middle-Distance trains, which travel within an autonomous region and adjacent communities; and Long-Distance trains, which travel from one end of Spain to the other. Long-Distance Renfe trains feature numerous services including meals, refreshments, newspapers and movies.

Renfe's fleet of trains include:

  • AVE: These are Renfe's high-speed trains, most commonly used for long-distance routes. The AVE train from Madrid to Barcelona is the most popular high-speed train route in Spain. AVE trains offer a variety of services, including a "silent car" for those wishing to rest for the duration of their journey.

  • Alvia: Alvia trains operate on AVE tracks at lower speeds. Alvia trains are also used to reach destinations in Spain which are not located on AVE routes.

  • Euromed: Euromed trains connect cities along Spain's Mediterranean coast. The train from Barcelona to Valencia is the most popular Euromed Renfe route.

  • Altaria: The main Altaria train routes are trains from Madrid to Murcia, Madrid to Granada, and Granafrom to Algeciras.

  • Trenhotel: Renfe's night train service, Trenhotel's most popular routes is the train from Madrid to Lisbon.

Renfe FAQS

How much luggage can I take with Renfe?

On Renfe trains you can take 3 packages (suitcases, handbags, backpacks, briefcases and similar) that do not exceed between three 25 kg. The largest package should have a maximum size of 85 x 55 x 35 cm (height-width-depth).

What if I have to travel with special luggage?

Cars and folded baby seats, folded bicycles and instruments that do not exceed 30 x 120 x 38 cm can also be transported in Renfe AVE and Renfe long distance.

I have reduced mobility. What does Renfe offer me when I travel?

Atendo is the free service offered by Renfe for Attention and Assistance to travellers with disabilities or reduced mobility. This service informs, guides and facilitates transit through stations and assistance in getting on and off trains.

I can't be separated from my pet. Can I take her on a trip?

We understand, we also love pets! On Renfe trains, a maximum of one animal (dog, cat, bird not belonging to a pen or ferret) per passenger whose maximum weight does not exceed 10 kg is allowed. They should always be placed in a closed container measuring 60x35x35 cm.

I'm addicted to my smartphone. Is there Wi-Fi on Renfe trains?

Renfe offers its PlayRenfe service on selected routes. With this service, you can connect to the internet and enjoy a catalogue of entertainment content such as series or films.

What if I got hungry in the middle of the journey and didn't bring a sandwich from home?

All Renfe trains have vending machines and the long distance trains also have a wagon with cafeteria—in case you get hunger pangs!
 
 

Renfe FAQs

Everything you need to know to travel with Renfe: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more

FAQs
Renfe offers extensive rail services throughout Spain, including major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia, as well as international routes to destinations like Paris and Lisbon.
Yes, Renfe trains are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility, offering wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services.
You can cancel your train with Renfe according to the ticket conditions specified in their cancellation policy.
With Renfe, no formal check-in process is required; passengers can board with a valid ticket.
If you miss your connection due to a delay, Renfe does offer compensation.
With Renfe, flexible tickets are refundable with a fee, while non-flexible tickets are non-refundable. Refund processing typically takes 2-3 weeks.
You have up to two months to submit a compensation request with Renfe after the date of the disrupted travel service.
If your train with Renfe is delayed, the provider offers compensation for connection delays, ensuring that affected passengers can receive appropriate remedies according to their policies.
For train delays over 120 minutes, Renfe offers compensation of 50% of the ticket price.
For train delays with Renfe lasting between 60 and 119 minutes, the compensation is 25% of the ticket price.
Renfe, the Spanish national railway company, operates from various major train stations across Spain, including Madrid Atocha, Barcelona Sants, and Seville Santa Justa.
On Renfe trains, you can place your luggage in overhead racks, designated luggage areas at the end of carriages, and spaces between seats. Each passenger is allowed one piece of hand luggage and up to three suitcases free of charge.
Renfe operates overnight trains, providing services for passengers who prefer to travel during the night.
You do not need a passport for domestic travel with Renfe within Spain if you have other valid identification, but it might be required for international journeys or for non-residents.
You can take pets onboard Renfe trains: small pets in carriers travel for free; dogs must be leashed, muzzled, and require a paid ticket; guide dogs can travel free.
If your train is canceled, Renfe provides a full refund.
Renfe offers refundable tickets under specific conditions, primarily with their "Flexible" fare option, which allows modifications and cancellations with minimal fees or penalties.
Yes, Renfe trains are equipped with USB plugs, but specific details about standard plug sockets are not provided.
Subway tickets cannot be purchased onboard Renfe trains.
Renfe does not offer compensation for delays caused by weather or strikes.
Yes, Renfe trains offer WiFi onboard for passengers to stay connected during their journey.
Renfe offers quiet zones on some of its trains, providing a peaceful environment for travelers.

station information and services

Most popular Renfe train stations

Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Passion Food
  • La Barrila
  • Enrique Tomás
  • Pic Nic
  • Foodissimo!
  • PureGusto
  • Burger King
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Hotel
Hotel
  • 60 Balconies Urban Stay
  • Only YOU Hotel Atocha
  • SLEEP’N Atocha
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • On the ground floor of the main concourse.
Public transit options for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
  • Metro lines: 1
  • Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
  • Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
ToledoParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km

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