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Free Train Tickets in Spain
Many train journeys in Spain are free from 1 September until 31 December 2022, as announced last month by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
The measure is part of the government’s plan to combat the consequences of the economic crisis that has afflicted the income of millions of families and businesses, besieged by inflation, the energy bill, and the escalation in fuel prices and raw materials.
The scheme will benefit as many as 75 million journeys and attract between 15-20% more passengers than usual for the September-December period, according to estimates from Spain’s Transport Ministry. It will particularly benefit commuters who travel on a daily basis.
Free train tickets became available for pre-order from 24 August, and they are available for residents and non-residents of Spain, including tourists and visitors of all nationalities.
The process to obtain free train tickets is fully explained here on the RENFE website.