Transport to secondary schools

What

Pupils enrolled at secondary schools can get reduced fare for public transportation to and from school.

Who

All pupils enrolled in secondary schools.

How

Schools issue confirmations of enrolment which are necessary to get reduced travel tickets or passes. You need to submit them to the local transport provider (ticket offices at railway stations or offices of regional bus companies). Usually you need a copy of the birth certificate or ID and a photograph to get the transportation ID. You will need to show it whenever buying tickets with reduced fare and also for inspection in trains.

When

Transportation IDs are issued at the beginning of the school year in September but you can request the confirmation of enrolment from school and apply for an ID anytime during the school year. IDs are valid until August 31st and also during holidays.

Good to know

Travel by train operated by the national railway company (Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko) in the whole network and by the private railway company (Regiojet) on the route between Bratislava and Komárno is free of charge for all pupils enrolled at primary and secondary schools and for all university students. To travel for free you need a valid transportation ID and ask for a “zero” ticket at the counter for every individual journey.