Train Reservations in Spain (with pass)

I need to book a seat on a train from Barcelona to San Sebastian. The site I was using wants to send the ticket by post, but that will be too slow.

Is there a way I can do it electronically, or pick up the reservation at the station?

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Best Answer

If you have a pass don't bother with reserving in advance. Do it at the station once you are there.

You should not have bought a pass however. Somehow the idea that a Railpass is needed for train travel in Europe seems to be very hard to eradicate… So people buy a pass first, and then investigate reservation. What you should do however, is investigate first what tickets costs.

The RENFE website will allow you to buy online tickets for some trains (Barcelona - San Sebastian) and those you can print out yourself. These tickets are, when booked in advance, usually a lot cheaper than a day on a railpass.

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Do you need a passport to ride the train in Spain?

All passengers must provide documents to prove their identity. In the case of foreigners, the documentation required to travel on trains is the same as that needed to enter Spain from the country of origin. As for Spaniards, they can identify themselves with their national identity card or passport.

What does a tourist use a railway pass for?

Rail passes include all sorts of benefits for pass holders. Common offers include free and discounted admission into museums and tourist attractions, access to public transport in select cities, discounts on hotel bookings, free and discounted ferry trips, reduced fares on night trains and more.

How do you reserve seats on Spanish trains?

You can book your reservations for trains in Spain the following ways:

Locally at the train station. ...

Pre-reserve seats by calling Renfe phone sales: +34 91 232 03 20.

How do I use my Eurail Pass without a reservation?

We're all about flexibility \u2013 most trains covered by your Eurail Pass don't require seat reservations, so if you're willing to take a slower route you can often avoid the extra cost. National trains will take you to all corners of Europe, and you can just hop on and off as you please.

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