Travelling around Spain in 2026? These public transport discounts are staying

If you rely on buses or trains to get around Spain, there’s some reassurance for this year. The Spanish Congress has approved the extension of public transport discounts until 31 December 2026, keeping many of the reduced fares that passengers have grown used to over the past few years.

The decision covers state, regional and local transport, and also introduces a new nationwide travel pass aimed at frequent users.

A single national pass and cheaper monthly travel

One of the biggest changes is the launch of a national transport pass, which allows unlimited travel for €60 a month on state-run buses, Cercanías commuter trains and medium-distance rail services. Young people under 26 will pay €30 a month.

On state bus services, children up to 14 will continue to travel for free. Ten-journey tickets remain discounted by 40 per cent, while monthly passes keep a 50 per cent reduction, rising to 70 per cent for under-26s.

Free travel for children and ongoing support for young people

Families will continue to benefit from free public transport for under-14s on regional and local networks. Young passengers up to the age of 26 will still receive 50 per cent discounts, while other users will see 20 per cent off most regional and local travel passes.

In the Canary Islands and the Balearics, free land-based public transport for frequent travellers remains in place. The same applies to Cercanías services in Asturias and Cantabria, where regular users will continue to travel at no cost.

Renfe’s commuter trains also remain affordable, with monthly Cercanías passes priced at €20, or €10 for young people, and free travel for children under 14.

More rail discounts and rewards for frequent travellers

On medium-distance and Avant train services, children under 14 will continue to travel for free, while monthly passes and ten-journey tickets keep a 40 per cent discount. Avant general services also retain a 50 per cent reduction on ten-trip tickets.

A new quarterly “Pase Vía” pass has been introduced for Avant routes, offering higher discounts the more you travel, ranging from 45 per cent up to 72 per cent.

Cercanías passengers paying directly with a bank card will continue to benefit from the Cronos system, which applies a 40 per cent discount from the fifth journey onwards. Meanwhile, users of medium-distance metric-gauge lines will receive a 20 per cent discount, bringing fares into line with the rest of the rail network.

For commuters, students and families, the message is simple: the reduced fares aren’t going anywhere in 2026. With discounts locked in for another year, public transport remains one of the few areas where costs are staying under control.

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