Overview
- The Council of Ministers approved the fourth edition of Verano Joven by real decreto-ley on Tuesday, renewing the summer subsidy for young travellers.
- The scheme keeps a two-tier structure: up to 90% off state regular buses and conventional medium-distance trains and 50% off Avant and commercial long-distance/high-speed services with a €30 cap per ticket.
- The programme also offers a 50% discount on the Interrail Global Flexible pass when sold through Renfe.
- Eligible residents and nationals aged 18 to 30 must register with DNI or NIE on the ministry website to receive a personal, non-transferable code for trips dated July 1 to September 30, 2026, and the registration portal will open in the coming days.
- The government has allocated €130 million for 2026 after three prior editions delivered about 4.08 million beneficiaries and more than 16 million trips, a record 6.87 million journeys in 2025, and commentators praise its popularity while warning it does not fix rail service and infrastructure problems.