Rock-bottom rail travel prices: 750,000 tickets sold at 70% off

CHEAP rail tickets on sale this month mean passengers can travel between Madrid and Valencia on the high-speed network for just over €20.
Transport board RENFE has slashed prices by up to 70% on a total of 750,000 tickets, which can be purchased between today and Sunday, January 18.
They are valid for single and return trips on the long-distance connections and high-speed AVE networks, among others.
A single to Barcelona from Valencia on the AVE will cost around €32 even at peak times, or between Madrid and Sevilla a single ticket is just €22.65.
The AVE connection between Valencia and Madrid, which covers the 400-kilometre journey in just over two hours costs around €21.70 each way.
Cut-price tickets are on sale on a first-come, first-served basis.
RENFE says these limited bargains are part of its drive to promote rail travel in Spain.

Transport board RENFE has slashed prices by up to 70% on a total of 750,000 tickets, which can be purchased between today and Sunday, January 18.
They are valid for single and return trips on the long-distance connections and high-speed AVE networks, among others.
A single to Barcelona from Valencia on the AVE will cost around €32 even at peak times, or between Madrid and Sevilla a single ticket is just €22.65.
The AVE connection between Valencia and Madrid, which covers the 400-kilometre journey in just over two hours costs around €21.70 each way.
Cut-price tickets are on sale on a first-come, first-served basis.
RENFE says these limited bargains are part of its drive to promote rail travel in Spain.