Youth train and bus discounts are back: who can get them, how, and for how long
For the third consecutive year, the State approves the 'Young Summer' program aimed at people between 18 and 30 years old.
BarcelonaThe Spanish government approved discounts of up to 90% on train and bus tickets on Tuesday to encourage young people between 18 and 30 to travel in the summer. The Council of Ministers has again approved the initiative. Young Summer which has been running for two years (2023 and 2024) and which, according to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, is "a complete success", as it reduces the use of private vehicles (fewer emissions and fewer accidents) among young people and builds their loyalty to the public transport system.
In what months will the plan be operational?
The discount can be used between July 1 and September 30, 2025, inclusive.
Who can get the discount?
All young people born in the State—or legally resident foreigners—between January 1, 1995, and December 31, 2007, inclusive, will be eligible for the bonus.
How do I apply for the bonus?
To qualify for discounts, young people will have to register on the website of Young Summer [here is the link], which will enable the option to register in the coming days.
Potential beneficiaries must register using their DNI (National Identity Document) or NIE (Foreigner Identification Number) and, if they meet the program's requirements, they will receive a personal, non-transferable code that they will need to use to purchase train and bus tickets (and Interra tickets).
The registration process must be completed at least 24 hours before making the first purchase, and operators will gradually incorporate the option.
The Spanish government has included six options within this program:
- A 90% discount on regular state-run bus services.
- A 90% discount on regular state-run bus services.
- A 90% discount on conventional medium-distance and narrow-gauge network services.
- A 50% discount on Avant singles.
- A 50% discount, with a maximum of thirty euros per ticket, for long-distance or high-speed commercial services.
- A 50% discount on the Interrail Global Flexible ticket from ten days to two months, when sold through Renfe.
How much money will the Spanish government allocate?
The Ministry of Transport will allocate €120 million to cover discounts on single and return tickets for train and bus travel throughout Spain, as well as Interrail travel throughout Europe. Last year alone, 2.3 million people made 5.2 million trips, the Spanish government reported in a statement.
