Has anyone taken the night train from Barcelona to Madrid ? How many people in a sleeper compartment ? What was the price ? Any suggestions or helpful hints ? We'll be there in mid August .
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
362 posts
You do realize the AVE fast train gets you to Madrid in 2 1/2 hrs. Check official site renfe.com, deep discount tickets go on sale 60-90 days. Seat61.com thoroughly explains how to purchase tickets.
Posted by
Whittington
984 posts
There is no such journey.
Posted by
Barcelona (Catalonia)
2942 posts
No night train. Fast trains are have been in place for the past few years. In less than 3h you're in Madrid. There are several day trains. You certainly need to pre-book, especially if travelling in August.
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
11294 posts
The sooner you buy these tickets, the better the price. In addition to The Man In Seat 61, I found this TripAdvisor tutorial invaluable: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g187514-c80518/Madrid:Spain:Buying.Renfe.Tickets.Online.html.
Do not waste time trying to buy tickets with your credit card - just use PayPal, which works well.
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9363 posts
And there is no need to purchase anything better than Turista class, for comfort's sake. The trains have comfortable seating, large tray tables, power at all seats, footrests, rather spacious toilets, and plenty of room to move around.
Posted by
OP
22 posts
Thank you one and all for your information about "Night trains to Madrid". It looks like the little information I had about it was old. Again - THANK YOU !