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Spain Launches €60 National Transport Pass in January, Excluding High‑Speed Rail

A fast rollout via royal decree faces regional demands for clarity on integration and costs.

Overview

  • Approval is set for the Dec. 23 Council of Ministers, with sales from Jan. 1 and first travel in the second half of January.
  • The flat rate covers Cercanías, medium‑distance trains and state‑run buses nationwide, with AVE and other long‑distance high‑speed services excluded at launch.
  • Pricing is €60 per month for adults and €30 for under‑26s, and the government will extend existing public‑transport discounts through 2026.
  • The government estimates around two million beneficiaries and points to potential monthly savings of up to roughly 60% for some regional commuters.
  • Regional reactions diverge: Madrid calls the plan improvised and flags competence and price concerns, while Catalonia will run it alongside its integrated fares and aims to add it to T‑Mobilitat in the second half of 2026.