Student travel deals: trains, flights, buses & more
For US travel, Amtrak's student discount and StudentUniverse's negotiated student airfares are the best places to start. In the UK, a 16-25 or 26-30 Railcard takes a third off most train fares. For Europe, Eurail and Interrail youth passes are discounted for anyone 27 or under.
United States
- Amtrak15% off (up to 25% on select regional routes)
15% off Amtrak train tickets for students aged 17-24 (up to 25% on select regional routes)
- StudentUniverseUp to 30% off flights (varies by route/airline; private negotiated fares)
Exclusive negotiated student/youth airfares (up to 30% off) for verified students and travelers 16-25
- StudentUniverse (Hotels)Up to 30% off hotels (some listings advertised higher; varies)
Discounted hotel rates (advertised up to 30-60% off) for verified StudentUniverse members
- Zipcar for UniversitiesDiscounted membership from ~$35/yr; rates from ~$0.75/hr or ~$6/day; join from age 18
Discounted car-share membership (from ~$35/yr) and reduced hourly/daily rates for students, faculty & staff at participating universities
- Greyhound~10% off fares (Student Advantage card, $30/yr) / discount code via a student-verification platform
Student savings on Greyhound bus fares; historically via the Student Advantage Discount Card, now primarily through a student-verification platform
- Frontier AirlinesFree flights offer (terms apply) plus up to 35% off rental cars and up to 50% off hotels via a student-verification platform (time-limited); Discount Den fares via paid membership
a student-verification platform currently lists a free-flights offer plus up to 35% off rental cars and up to 50% off hotels; Discount Den membership unlocks the airline's lowest fares (not student-specific)
Amtrak
Zipcar for Universities
Greyhound
Frontier AirlinesUnited Kingdom
A railcard pays for itself after a few trips.
- 16-25 Railcard (UK)1/3 (33%) off fares; card £35/yr or £80/3yr
1/3 (33%) off most UK rail fares for a year; card costs £35 (or £80 for 3 years)
- 26-30 Railcard (UK)1/3 (33%) off fares; card £35/yr
1/3 off most UK rail fares for a year; digital-only card costs £35
- National Express (Young Persons Coachcard)1/3 (33%) off fares; Coachcard ~£15-30/yr (plus up to 20% off via a student-verification platform)
1/3 off UK coach travel for a year for 16-26s and full-time students; card ~£15-30/yr
- Megabus (UK)10% off
10% off UK Megabus fares for students holding a valid student card (or TOTUM)
- Trainline1/3 off fares via youth railcards; ~15% off the 26-30 Railcard purchase via a student-verification platform
Buy UK/EU youth & student railcards (16-25, 26-30, 16-17 Saver) via Trainline; 1/3 off fares, with ~15% off the 26-30 Railcard via a student-verification platform
16-25 Railcard (UK)
26-30 Railcard (UK)
National Express (Young Persons Coachcard)
Megabus (UK)
TrainlineEurope
Eurail is for travelers who live outside Europe; Interrail is for European residents.
- Eurail25% off adult pass price (age 12-27)
25% off Eurail passes for travelers aged 12-27 (Youth Pass) - for non-European residents
- Interrail25% off adult pass price (age 12-27)
25% off Interrail passes for travelers aged 12-27 (Youth Pass) - for European residents
- Deutsche Bahn (BahnCard / Super Saver Young)Youth BahnCard 25 ~€39.90/yr (25% off); Super Saver Young tickets from €4.99
Youth BahnCard 25 at ~€39.90/yr (25% off all fares) and Super Saver Fare Young tickets from €4.99 for under-27s in Germany
- Renfe (Más Renfe Joven / youth fares)Up to 30% off (Más Renfe Joven card €50/yr, ages 14-25); Carné Joven 5-20% off
Más Renfe Joven card (€50/yr, ages 14-25): up to 30% off AVE/long-distance, 25% off mid-distance and regional trains in Spain
- Rail EuropeVaries by operator (youth fares/cards up to ~50% off)
Aggregator surfacing European youth/under-27 rail fares and railcards (e.g. DB, Renfe, ÖBB) - discounts up to ~50% by operator
Eurail
Interrail
Deutsche Bahn (BahnCard / Super Saver Young)
Renfe (Más Renfe Joven / youth fares)
Rail EuropeAnywhere
- ISIC (International Student Identity Card)Paid card (~$10-25/yr) unlocking 150,000+ discounts; travel savings vary by partner
UNESCO-endorsed global student ID card unlocking 150,000+ student discounts including travel, transport, and attractions
- Alternative Airlines$15 off orders of $100+
$15 off flights over $100 for verified students (via ID.me or a student-verification platform)
- Contiki$75 off trips 7+ days (student), stackable; ~10% off via a student-verification platform
Extra student savings on Contiki 18-35 group tours - $75 off trips 7+ days (stackable), plus ~10% via a student-verification platform
ISIC (International Student Identity Card)
Alternative Airlines
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