How young foreigners in Spain can get 90% discounts for summer travel
This summer, Spaniards and foreign residents aged 30 and under will be able to travel around Spain for incredibly cheap by either train or bus. Here's what you need to know, from who can benefit to how to register for the discounts.
The Spanish government has recently approved the new Verano Joven (Summer Youth) travel programme for 2025.
The government has dedicated €120 million to the scheme, which will enable young people between the ages of 18 and 30 to get up to 90 percent discounts on public transport this summer.
The initiative aims to promote sustainable mobility, tourism, culture, and personal development for young people by facilitating access to public transportation during the summer season.
Who can benefit from the scheme?
Young people born between January 1st, 1995, and December 31st, 2007, which is ages 18 to 30.
They must either have Spanish nationality or legal residence in Spain.
This means if you’re here on the Digital Nomad Visa or Non-Lucrative Visa for example, you will be able to benefit.
Unfortunately the discounts are not available for those who are just here on holiday.
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What discounts can I expect?
- 90 percent discounts on bus travel
- 90 percent on mid-distance trains
- 50 percent discount on Avant trains: This includes medium distance and high-speed trains.
- 50 percent discount on high speed and long distance trains: This includes services such as AVE, Avlo, Alvia, Intercity and Euromed. All these operators will offer a 50 percent discount with a maximum discount of €30.
- 50 percent discount on Interrail Global Flexible: Discounts can also be enjoyed for the 10-day Interrail Global Flexible pass purchased through Renfe.
When can I travel?
The discount only applies to travel during the summer months from July 1st to September 30th 2025.
You can travel on any day or route you choose, but you are not allowed to book more than one return ticket per day for the same origin and destination, unless the trip has already been completed.
How do I get these discounts?
First you must register on the Ministry of Transport’s special website when the application period opens. The website is not yet up and running, but we will update this article as soon as it is.
They suggest that you register at least 24 hours before purchasing your first ticket.
For this you will need:
- Your NIE, DNI or passport number, cl@ve or digital certificate
- Personal information like name and date of birth
After you have registered you will receive a personal, non-transferable code which will enable you to buy tickets at discounted rates on the websites of transport operators such as Renfe.
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The Verano Joven programme for travel first launched in 2024 and was so successful that the government is bringing it back this year.
Last summer, 1.4 million young people between the ages of 18 and 30 benefited from discounts. making a total of 5.2 million train and bus trips between July 1st and September 30th 2024.
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