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Student Ticket and Card: top up from 1 September 2026

From 1 September, students can top up their Annual Student Ticket for the 2026/2027 school year. Those eligible for a Free Student Card should visit a Ticket Office. The €30 ticket gives unlimited trips all school year.

  • Duration31/08/2026 – 30/09/2026

Published 27 September 2026 at 00:30 · Updated 27 September 2026 at 04:30

What changes

How to top up

  • If you had an Annual Student Ticket last year, top up online from 01/09/2026
  • If you're new to the Annual Student Ticket, visit a Ticket Office in your city

Free Student Card

Students eligible for a Free Student Card should visit a Ticket Office to get their new card issued.

You need:

  • Identity Card or Birth Certificate
  • Original Confirmation Letter from your school
  • If under YKE care: relevant confirmation
  • If eligible by income: original certificate from school confirming Minimum Guaranteed Income (EEE) or financial need
  • If from a five-member or large family: P.O.P.O. or P.O.P. card for 2026

What you need to know

  • All Annual Student Cards expire 31/08/2027
  • An extra €5 fee applies for the plastic card
  • On the bus, you can only buy a €1.20 single-fare ticket in cash
  • You must activate your Student Card on an Urban bus within less than two months
  • Keep your receipt in case of system issues
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ANNOUNCEMENT   2026.      From Tuesday 1 September 2026, you can top up your Annual Student Ticket for the new school year. Students who are eligible for a Free Student Card should visit a Ticket Office to have their new card issued. All other students can top up the €30 Annual Student Ticket, which provides unlimited trips throughout the entire school year. Students who had an Annual Student Ticket during the previous school year can top up their card through our website from 01/09/2026. Students who did not have an Annual Student Ticket during the previous school year should visit a Ticket Office in their city. Required Documents for Student Card Issuance: All students must present an Identity Card or Birth Certificate and an Original Confirmation Letter from their school. Minors under the care of YKE must present the relevant confirmation. For the issuance of a Free Student Card:  An original certificate from the school confirming that the student is a recipient of the Minimum Guaranteed Income (EEE) or is a student in financial need.  For students from five-member and large families, a P.O.P.O. or P.O.P. card for 2026. Important Information:  All Annual Student Cards are issued with an expiry date of 31/08/2027.  An additional €5 fee applies for the plastic card.  On the bus, only the €1.20 single-fare ticket, payable in cash, is available.  The Student Card must be activated on an Urban bus within a period of less than two months.  Always keep the receipt in case of any system issues.

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