Do children travel free in Spain?

Remember that... On Cercanías and Rodalies (Commuter) trains, the travel conditions for minors are different. In Cercanías, children under the age of 6 will travel for free (up to a maximum of two children per adult ticket). In Rodalies (Commuter), children under the age of 4 will travel for free.



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Launched by Spanish authorities last year to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis for residents, the free train travel period was due to end this spring. However, authorities extended the program to December 2023, meaning travelers visiting Spain this summer can now take advantage.

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If you are planning on using public transport a lot during your stay, consider purchasing the Tourist Travel Pass which entitles you to unlimited travel over your selected time period. Children under the age of 4 travel for free. Dogs are allowed to travel on the Madrid Metro.

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Children under the age of 11 travel free on London´s buses and trams, with or without an adult, at any time, and don't need a ticket. Children under the age of 11 also travel free on London Underground, DLR (Docklands Light Railway), overground and TFL rail without a ticket if they're accompanied by a paying adult.

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Children get ticket discounts in most of Europe (typically about 50 percent off for ages 4–11, sometimes free with an adult). Whether you're traveling with tickets or a rail pass, kids under 4 always travel free on your lap (though if there's an empty seat, feel free to use it).

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The Spanish government announced in November 2022 that it will extend a subsidy introduced for train passengers in September to public, long-distance buses.

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