How to Book Train Travel From Madrid to Burgos

With its old world culture, Spain boasts the first Gothic cathedral and a unique local cuisine that will greet the adventurer that chooses to visit the region. When you book train travel from Madrid to Burgos, you can also sample more of what lovely Spain has to offer. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book a Rail Plan

1. Book your tickets online via the Rail Europe Web site (see Resources below). You can also call 888-382-RAIL to book tickets from Madrid to Burgos. Prices will be moderate, unless you opt for upgrades.
2. Select a Eurail Spain Pass if you intend to visit other locations within Spain.
3. Visit points of interest in Spain and explore bordering countries, including Italy, with a Eurail Select Pass.
4. Enjoy travel in up to 17 other countries with a Eurail Global Pass.
5. Pursue group and senior discounts, or any available youth fares if you're under age 26, when you book your tickets.
6. Book a point-to-point ticket if you intend to travel no further than Burgos.

Select Your Train

7. Know when you book your train travel from Madrid to Burgos that there are no direct, non-stop trains on this route.
8. Read the departure and arrival times carefully. Traveling time can vary greatly for the same type of train depending on the day you choose to travel.
9. Save money on Sundays by taking the Intercity train over the Talgo. The travel time of the slower Intercity train is only 15 minutes longer than the high-speed Talgo on Sundays.
10. Take the fastest train available by booking a seat on the Talgo.
11. Book a ticket on the nightly Costa Vasca train if you want the comforts of a sleeper compartment.

Pick from Available Accommodations

12. Anticipate that the Regional Express trains have no first-class ticketing options available. They have minimal on-board services.
13. Choose the Intercity or Talgo trains for a choice of first-class or second-class accommodations on the way from Madrid to Burgos.
14. Understand that you must have a first-class ticket to take the Costa Vasca sleeper train.

Tips & Warnings

• Explore the many travel options available by booking online and by seeking out package deals.
• Remember, your options are unlimited on the specific day you choose to travel. You can get out at any stop along the way and then board a later train to continue your journey within the same day.
• Aboard the sleeper Costa Vasca train, the trip takes 4 hours and 30 minutes.
• A reservation must be obtained to guarantee a seat on any train.
• Times and dates of travel for the same train in service can vary at different points of the year. Carefully check not just the times of departure, but also the days and dates of departure when you book your travel.

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