This summer, the Spanish government has renewed its Verano Joven (Summer Youth) travel programme.
In 2026 the government has dedicated €130 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 in Spain as well as other places in Europe.
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 as you have residency here.
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, two-month 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 2026.
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.
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 decided to renew it in 2025 and again this year.
According to government figures more than 4 million young people have benefited from the program since its launch, with more than 16 million trips taken.
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