Discounts for Those Over 60

If you are over 60 years old, 

you can save a bit of cash 

by applying for a Tarjeta Dorada card.

This card entitles you to purchase tickets for any train and class.

The Tarjeta Dorada is valid for one year.

It can be purchased at any Renfe station, 

ticket office, or travel agency.

The cost is only €6.

People over 18 years of age who are receiving a pension, 

people with an officially declared permanant, total 

or absolute or severe physical or mental disability, 

or people with a disability of 65% or more 

can also obtain the Card. 

For such persons, the words 

"AND TRAVELING COMPANION" 

will be printed on the card and allow the companion

 to travel with the same discount.

On AVE Trains.

These trains reach up to 300 mph!

On Monday through Thursday you will get a 40% discount.

On Friday through Sunday you will get a 25% discount 

for tickets that have not been bought in advance and with a reserved seat.

On Conventional Trains

40% discount all days, trains, and routes.

On AVANT

These trains operate on short-distance routes.

25% on Monday through Friday

40% on Saturday and Sunday

On Cercanías

These are suburban trains.

40% discount all days

On Ancho Métrico

50% discount all days, trains, and routes

The card used to be quite colorful,

but last year I received a heavy paper foldable card

 that looked much like this one:

Other discounts:

Last year I was able to use my card for a big discount 

at the archaeological site in Merida on the Via de la Plata. 

 However, other museums and bus stations did not allow a discount. 

I suggest you simply ASK at each place.

For €6,

 if you plan on doing any train travel at all, 

this card can save you some cash.

You will need identification to prove 

either your age or your disability status.

Buen Camino!