How can I get free transport in Spain?

The initiative, which launched last September and was supposed to end this spring, has successfully been extended to December 2023, The Points Guy reports. Thanks to the program, commuter trains and mid-distance regional lines will no longer have fares. The qualifying trains are operated by the national company Renfe.



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Spain has just extended its free train travel scheme through to December 2023. Earlier this year, free train tickets were introduced for short and medium-distance journeys. It started on 1 September and was originally meant to end on 31 December.

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Travelling by bus Getting the bus is one of the cheapest ways to get around Spain – although for long distances it is not always the most comfortable. It's also one of the easiest ways to access off-the-beaten-track destinations and rural areas where there are no train lines.

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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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Generally, if someone is caught without a valid train ticket they will face fines and/or a criminal charge.

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Only locals can get reduced fares if they are over 65. However they have to go to the office of the bus company and show their credentials to get a card that will allow them to get the reduced fares. The residencia bus pass is for ALSA and is the La Tarjeta Andalucía Junta sesentaycinco (65).

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Is €1,000 enough to live in Spain per month? Yes, it is possible to live in Spain with 1,000 euros a month, as the minimum wage is 1,080 euros. However, the freedom and comfort you will have with around 1,000 euros a month will depend on the city you will live in.

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The cheapest of all hypermarkets visited by the OCU was Alcampo in Coia, Vigo, and the cheapest chains were Tifer in Castilla y León; Dani in Jaén and Granada; and Family Cash. The cheapest chains nationwide were Alcampo and Supeco.

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