🚆 Senior Travel, Trips & Transportation Discounts in Spain
Traveling across Spain becomes easier (and cheaper!) once you hit 55, 60, or 65. Whether you prefer train journeys, organized trips, cultural excursions, or simply moving around your city, Spain offers some of Europe’s best senior travel discounts.
NEWS ! Spain is launching a new “Single Transport Pass” for just €60 a month.
Spain is introducing a single transport pass for €60 per month, allowing unlimited travel nationwide on commuter trains (Cercanías), medium-distance trains, and state-run buses. For those under 26, the price is cut to €30.
While high-speed trains (AVE) are excluded, the government is encouraging local regions to add subways and city buses to the plan. Additionally, current transport discounts (up to 40-50%) on local travel are being extended to keep public transit affordable across the board.
Transport discounts will be extended
Currently, monthly urban and interurban transport passes and 10-trip tickets are discounted by 40% (20% funded by the state and the other 20% by regional or local governments). This discount allows, for example, in Madrid, a monthly pass for all regional transport—including metro, tram, bus, and commuter trains—to cost 66.3 euros.
The current discounts also include a 40% discount (70% for young people) on medium-distance trains, a 50% discount on Avant high-speed trains, and a 50% discount on state-run buses (70% for young people).
Travel Transportation & Trips
Below is the complete guide to help you save on trains, buses, hotels, regional transport, and more.
55 years
10% plus 30% breakfast
🚄 RENFE Tarjeta Dorada (Golden Card) – 60+
The RENFE Golden Card is one of the most popular benefits for seniors in Spain — and for good reason.
With just one annual card, anyone aged 60+ can enjoy:
- 25% to 40% discount on AVE, long-distance, and regional trains
- Reduced fares on Media Distancia
- Cheaper Cercanías (local commuter) tickets in many regions
It’s simple, affordable, and perfect for both everyday use and long scenic trips.
Why seniors love it:
You don’t need to plan in advance — the discount always applies.
🚌 ALSA Bus Discounts for 60+
If you prefer bus travel, ALSA offers a 30% discount for all passengers aged 60 and over.
- No special card required
- Works for national and regional routes
- Perfect for short getaways and city-to-city routes
This is one of the easiest senior discounts to use.
🏖️ IMSERSO Travel Program – 65+ (Retirees & Pensioners)
IMSERSO is one of Spain’s most beloved programs for older adults.
Eligible seniors can enjoy low-cost vacations that include:
- Hotels (often full board)
- Cultural and social activities
- Destinations like beaches, islands, and heritage cities
- Group travel perfect for meeting people
It’s not just affordable — it’s social, safe, and very well organized.
🏨 Paradores 55+ Program
If you enjoy travel with a touch of culture and history, the Paradores 55+ offer is tailor-made for you.
Benefits include:
- 10% discount on the room
- 30% discount on breakfast
- Extra seasonal promotions
- Access to unique hotels located in castles, palaces, and natural parks
A wonderful option for weekend getaways or birthday trips.
✈️ Senior Discounts at Travel Agencies (55+, 60+)
Many Spanish agencies offer special packages designed for seniors, with negotiated rates and extra services.
These include:
- Viajes El Corte Inglés – 60+ program
- Halcón Viajes – Senior offers
- Viajes Carrefour – Over 60 trips
- Nautalia Viajes – Mayores de 55
These packages often combine flights, hotels, guided tours, and insurance — making them ideal if you prefer simple, stress-free travel.
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🚇 Regional & City Senior Transport Cards
Every autonomous community in Spain has its own senior benefits, and many include free or reduced public transportation.
Some of the most popular:
- Targeta Rosa (Barcelona) – Free or reduced metro/bus
- Tarjeta del Mayor (Valencia) – Transport, shopping, and health discounts
- Junta Sesentaycinco (Andalucía) – Leisure, optical, and transport benefits
- Carné +65 (Galicia)
- Madrid Mayor.es Card
Most cities also offer discounted bus passes, metro cards, or special rates based on income or pension status.
Seniors Discount Programs by Autonomous Community
Regional Senior Cards and Benefits
In addition to national programs, several autonomous communities offer their own benefits.
Check your regional government’s website for updated information and eligibility.
Andalucia
Andalucia Junta Sesentaycinco Card, golden and green
The Tarjeta Junta Sesentaycinco offers discounts on leisure, transportation, optical products, and facilitates teleassistance services for those over 65.
Castilla y León
Tarjeta Socio Club de los 60
Viajes Club de los 60
The Carné 60 CyL provides discounts at over 500 venues, including museums, gyms, hotels, and bookstores.
Valencia
The Tarjeta del Mayor is available to seniors over 65 and pensioners over 60, providing access to discounts on shopping, health treatments, travel, and cultural activities.
Catalonia
The T-metropolitana free pink card is a personal and non-transferable travel card that allows unlimited journeys within the Barcelona Metropolitan Area.
🚴 Public Bikes, Scooters & Mobility Services (varies by city)
More and more Spanish municipalities offer senior rates for:
- Electric bikes
- City bike-sharing programs
- Mobility passes for scooters or microtransport
Examples include BiciMAD (Madrid), Bicing (Barcelona), and Valenbisi (Valencia), often with reduced annual rates for older adults.
🚖 Taxi Support Programs for Seniors
Several city councils offer taxi subsidies to help seniors with:
- Medical appointments
- Essential errands
- Reduced mobility
- Low-income situations
These programs aren’t always publicized, so checking your town hall website can uncover very useful support.
⭐ Why This Matters
Spain provides an impressive range of senior travel benefits — not only for long holidays but also for daily transportation. With a mix of national programs (RENFE, ALSA, IMSERSO) and regional benefits, seniors can save hundreds of euros every year while enjoying easier mobility.
