30 minutesArrive at the station at least 30 minutes before your train departs. This is because there is a security check, with a scanner for your bags and a ticket check, before you can enter the platform. Give yourself time to get to and from the train station.
How early should I get to atocha?
But I agree, 30-40 minutes is enough. 45 minutes should be enough if you are not familiar with atocha station. I think we usually went about 30 minutes before hand if we were traveling all 3 of us. Just enough time to be sure everything was all as it should be and enough time for a coffee if need be.
How early should I arrive at Renfe Madrid?
How early can you book Renfe train tickets?
In theory, tickets should go on sale 60 days ahead for all trains other than AVE trains which should open 90 days ahead. In practice, Renfe is a law unto itself and loads what it likes when it likes, in blocks of dates, sometimes as little as 30 days before departure and often loading some trains and not others.
Do Renfe trains include luggage?
You can carry up to 3 pieces of luggage per train ticket, with the same departure and arrival. These include normal luggage (bags, handbags, rucksacks, computer carrier cases and the like) and special luggage (skis, golf clubs, pushchairs and bicycles, provided they are properly packed).
How much luggage can I take on Renfe?
3 piecesYou can carry up to 3 pieces of luggage per train ticket, with the same departure and arrival.