New Renfe Discount: Free Confort Class Upgrade for Spain Trains

Score a free upgrade from standard train travel when you book a ticket on TrainPal - no code needed. Plan your spring escape and enjoy a roomier XL Comfort seat for the price of a Básico fare. Just select “Básico” as the train class to get your upgrade to Confort. This offer is available for all Renfe routes, perfect for exploring the blooming landscapes and vibrant springtime festivities from Asturias to Zamora.

Only 35 seats in Comfort Class are eligible for a free upgrade. Secure yours by booking today — this exclusive offer is available on TrainPal from May 15 to 30.

Want to know how to get cheap Renfe tickets? Explore the savings on offer all year round. Eligible passengers can pay as little as half price thanks to Renfe’s schemes. The Spanish operator’s discounts cater to a range of travellers, varying depending on the service and day of travel. Let’s take a look at the options and how they work.

Más Renfe Joven: Youth Card discounts for young people

If you live abroad, you may be able to use your young person’s card as a youth train pass in Spain. Valid cards include the European Youth Card (EYC), International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and International Youth Travel Card (IYTC).

Renfe discounts for kids

Travelling with the family is affordable thanks to Renfe ticket discounts for children. Free Child tickets are available for children under 4, so long as they do not occupy a seat. Kids aged 4–13 get 40% off all trains year-round, and their ticket includes seat selection.

On Larga Distancia (long-distance) journeys, AVE high-speed trains and AVE International routes between Spain and France, under-14s must be accompanied by an adult or use the unaccompanied minors service (available on most trains). Under-18s require the necessary travel documents to board international services. Elige (Standard Plus) and Prémium (First Class) tickets are amendable and refundable. Refund amounts and terms vary. Tickets for Avant (mid-distance high-speed) and Media Distancia (mid-distance) trains cannot be modified. A 15% fee will be charged for refunds.

Tarjeta Dorada (Golden Card) discounts for seniors and disabled passengers

With the Tarjeta Dorada (Golden Card), seniors aged 60+ and disabled travellers (with a degree of disability of at least 33%) get amazing Renfe train deals. All AVE (high-speed), AVE International (Spain–France) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) fares are 25% off. The same discount applies to Avant (mid-distance high-speed) journeys on weekdays, rising to 40% on weekends. Passengers get up to 40% off Media Distancia (mid-distance) train tickets.

The Tarjeta Dorada costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years and €15 for three years. Passes can be easily renewed online up to 90 days before expiry. Depending on the ticket type, bookings with a Tarjeta Dorada allow changes or cancellations, which may be subject to charges. Offers can’t be combined with any other Renfe ticket discount (excluding those for Tarjeta Familia Numerosa (Large Family Certificate) holders).

Support for large families with a Tarjeta Familia Numerosa (Large Family Certificate) issued by the local autonomous community also extends to rail travel in Spain. The Renfe family discount rate depends on the category a family falls under:

Renfe train deals for general-category large families

General-category families (e.g., with three or more children) get up to 20% off all national Renfe rail services, from Cercanías/Rodalies (commuter) trains to AVE high-speed routes.

Renfe ticket discounts for special-category large families

Families under the special category, such as those with five or more kids, can save up to 50% on the same trains.

Travelling around Spain in a group of 4–9 people? Save even more with a “4 o más” (4 or more) group booking. An 8% discount is applied to the total fare for AVE (high-speed), AVE International (Spain–France) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) services. And it doesn’t stop there. 4–13-year-olds save 40% on their Renfe tickets. Bookings can also include free tickets for under 4 (without seats). Renfe family discounts for Tarjeta Familia Numerosa (Large Family Certificate) holders can also be used in conjunction with group savings.

If you’re travelling on Renfe services more frequently, an Abono (Season Ticket) or Bono (Pass) is a great investment. A range of options is on offer for great Renfe train deals compared to buying individual tickets.

Abonos Renfe and Abono Recurrente Renfe: Season Tickets for frequent travellers

Frequent passengers on Cercanías (commuter) and Media Distancia (mid-distance) trains will no doubt love Renfe’s Abono Recurrente (Season Ticket). For a fixed monthly fee, you can enjoy unlimited travel between the zones purchased. No need to queue for tickets - Season Tickets are automatically renewed to save you time as well as money.

Bono Renfe (Renfe Passes)

Book multiple Renfe trips in one booking for a discounted price. This is the perfect option for those making the same trip multiple times a month instead of every day. Renfe offers 10-trip, monthly and quarterly passes to suit you.

Automatically applied discounts on all Renfe purchases

Exclusive TrainPal promo codes

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Right now, booking through TrainPal gets you a free upgrade to Comfort Class. This offer is subject to a limited daily allocation of seats eligible for a free upgrade. Buy your train tickets ahead of time so you don’t miss out.