In October, we wish to take the train from Madrid to Granada and a couple of days later, take the train from Granada to Sevilla: Question 1: Should we have trouble buying tickets at the station for Madrid to Granada or do I need to go back to Renfe for Online? Question 2 May I buy our Granada to Sevilla tickets at the same time in the station? We expect to travel second class. George, Pittsburgh
Posted by
Boston
4132 posts
I doubt you'll have much trouble that time of year. But, if there is a particular train you must be on, I think it is worth reserving in advance.
From Granada, the bus to Seville is as good as the train, and there are many departures.
Posted by
Atlanta
3262 posts
Hi George,
Once when we were traveling from Madrid to Seville by train and had to delay our trip by one day as it was a national holiday--there were no available seats on the train. You should be fine, but I'd just check your dates and then look to see if there's anything going on in Spain that might result in a lot of people traveling.
Have a great trip!
Posted by
San Jose, California, U.S.A.
117 posts
I found this out from one of my many visits to TI's in Spain that you can purchase your train tickets in the Travel Department of El Corte Ingles. There is no charge for this service. El Corte Ingles is the Macy's of Spain and is located near Puerto del Sol,the center of Madrid. Before I knew this, I had to go to Cordoba from Madrid by train and went down to the station on the day of departure and it was sold out. That was the last train.Thanks to the folks at TI, I went to plan B and got back on the subway and went to the bus terminal where I had no trouble getting a seat for Cordoba.
Posted by
Malaga, Malaga, Spain
410 posts
Monday October 12th is a public holiday in Spain.
Posted by
Kirkland
223 posts
George, my wife and I did the Granada to Seville leg of your trip last October. We took the train and bought our tickets the day before our departure at a little travel agency near our hotel (off Plaza Nueva) - no problems or extra charges. We loved the train - smooth tracks and beautiful sights. The train station in Seville has multiple transportation options when you arrive - taxis or buses. We took buses elsewhere, and although the bus system in Spain is superb, we personally prefer the flexibility of getting up and moving around offered by trains. Also, buses simply follow highways, while trains tend to traverse "new" ground.