State-mandated discounts for pupils and students
Student fares in regional and local transportation
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State-mandated discounts for pupils and students
The ISIC card lets you claim state-mandated student discounts. Since April 1, 2022, a government regulation has set a 50% discount on full fares for children, students, and seniors across the Czech Republic on buses and trains, which are usable year-round with no time limits.
All passengers from 6 to 18 years old (up to the day before their 18th birthday). Pupils and students from 18 to 26 years old (up to the day before their 26th birthday) who are in elementary school or are "continuously preparing for a future profession by studying at a secondary school, conservatory, vocational college, university in full-time or in-person study in the Czech Republic or by studying which is equivalent in content and scope to studying at these schools, or have a similar status abroad.
- Passengers aged 6 to 15 years do not need to prove their eligibility for the discount.
- Passengers aged 15 to 18 prove their eligibility with a valid ISIC card (physical or digital in a mobile application), a student ID card, or an official valid personal document containing a photograph, first name, surname, and date of birth (in both printed and digital form), such as a national ID card.
- Pupils and students aged 18 to 26 years prove their eligibility with a valid ISIC card (physical or digital in a mobile application) or a student ID containing their name, surname, date of birth and the name of the school.
- For all age categories, the carrier may also accept proof of age with an ID issued by them or an ID issued within the relevant integrated transport system, including electronic carriers.
- The discount applies to all trains of all operators in the Czech Republic (including České dráhy as well as private operators like RegioJet, Leo Express, GW Train Regio, and Arriva).
- The discount is valid for domestic travel only. If the train travels to/from abroad, the discount applies only up to the last (or from the first) station in the Czech Republic. For example, on a train between Prague and Berlin, the discount applies only between Prague and Děčín.
- The discount does not apply to special or historical trains, where all passengers are subject to special (usually higher) fares.
- Travel operators may also exclude some specific connections from the discount system to prevent their overload. However, no carrier has done so yet.
- The discount can only be used in second class. It is not valid in first class.
- With RegioJet, the discount applies to Standard, Relax, and Low-cost fares. It does not apply to Business class.
- With Leo Express, the discount applies to Economy tickets. It does not apply to Business or Premium classes.
- The national 50% discount does not apply to regular city public transport (MHD). The only exception is for routes that go beyond city limits.
- For those routes, the discount applies only outside the city – or from/to transfer stops between MHD and suburban transport.
- Some cities and regions have decided to extend the 50% discount to local MHD at their own cost. For example, it is valid in public transport in the Liberec and Ústí nad Labem regions (e.g. Liberec, Jablonec, Ústí n. L., Most, Teplice…).
- The discount is 50 % off the full basic tariff price.
- Some students may be surprised that they are not paying half of what they consider the usual price – for example, due to special offers from České dráhy.
- Example: On the Prague–Plzeň route, the regular price without discounts is around CZK 100, or about CZK 80 with an In Card. However, the base fare is CZK 165, so the student discount is 50% of that amount – meaning CZK 83.
- The discount has been valid since Friday, April 1, 2022.
- It is available for pupils and students who meet the conditions – all year round, including holidays.
- The discount is not limited to travel between home and school. It can be used for other trips as well.
Yes, it is possible to use an ISIC card with both older and newer designs for identification. Both types are recognized by law as proof of student status.
Yes, the digital form of the ISIC card (digital ISIC in a mobile application) is accepted by carriers as proof to obtain a 50% discount on fares.
Student fares in regional and regional transportation
In all regions of the Czech Republic, you can use your ISIC card for year-round discounts on bus and train transportation. Click on your region to find out more about the available discounts.
Select your county:
Olomouc Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following cities:
In the cities listed above (excluding Olomouc), the IDSOK fare system applies to public transport, and students are entitled to a 50% discount on fares. This discount also applies to single-ride tickets.
Suburban Transport in the Olomouc Region
Public transport in the Olomouc Region is organized by KIDSOK. The information provided applies only to the IDSOK fare system. You can find more information about public transport in the Olomouc Region here.
A state-mandated 50% discount off the full fare is available for pupils and students on all bus and train services throughout the Czech Republic, year-round.
Under the IDSOK fare system, discounts apply to all types of tickets:
1) Paper tickets
• Single ticket
• Time-based tickets:
– 7-day ticket
– Monthly ticket
• Network tickets:
– 24-hour ticket
2) Electronic tickets
• Single ticket
• Time-based tickets:
– 7-day ticket
– Monthly ticket
– Quarterly ticket
– Annual ticket
• Network tickets:
– 24-hour ticket
– 7-day ticket
– Monthly ticket
– Quarterly ticket
– Annual ticket
How can I prove eligibility for the discount?
- Passengers aged 6 to 15 do not need any proof of age when purchasing a single discounted ticket with a 50% discount (in urban public transport, from 6 to 10 years of age).
- When purchasing a discounted time-based ticket, passengers aged 6 to 15 must prove their age with a valid IDSOK card marked “Child up to 15 years,” a valid ISIC card, or a DPMO card (zone 71 + 2).
- Passengers aged 15 to 18 must prove their entitlement to a 50% discount on time-based tickets with a valid student card marked with the validity period (no school stamp required), a valid ISIC card, or a DPMO card (zone 71 + 2).
- Students aged 18 to 26 must prove their entitlement to a 50% discount with a valid student card that includes a current photo, name, surname, and date of birth confirmed by the school (as previously used), or with a valid ISIC card or a DPMO card (zone 71 + 2).
Moravian-Silesian Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status for activating the discounted fare profile in the following cities:
Suburban Transport in the Moravian-Silesian Region
Public transport in the Moravian-Silesian Region is managed by Koordinátor ODIS s.r.o., which oversees the Integrated Transport System of the Moravian-Silesian Region (ODIS). The information provided applies only to the ODIS fare system. Students of VŠB-TUO have the option to obtain an ISIC card with integrated ODISka transport functionality, which is ready to be used in public transport. More information about the ODIS fare system and updates can be found here.
A state-mandated 50% discount off the full fare applies to pupils and students on all suburban bus and train services throughout the Czech Republic year-round.
Proof of Discount Eligibility:
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of eligibility is required.
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: The ISIC card serves as proof of age and therefore entitlement to the discount.
- Students aged 18–26: The ISIC card serves as proof of both age and student status, and therefore entitlement to the discount.
More information about the state-mandated discount is available here.
South Moravian Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following cities:
Holders of an ISIC card enrolled in post-secondary language studies are not entitled to discounted fares according to the IDS JMK tariff. More information can be found in the IDS JMK fare policy.
Brno Public Transport
Since January 1, 2021, students have been using the new electronic ticketing system brnoid.cz, where an electronic ticket can be linked to a contactless bank card (either personal or anonymous). Eligibility for a transport discount, including verification of student status via an ISIC card or online verification through partner schools, can be completed without visiting a service office. Verification must be completed within 5 days of purchasing the ticket, or within 30 days for students who have just turned 18. Thanks to continuous verification of eligibility throughout the study period, there's no need for annual renewal of the travel document or repeated proof of eligibility at service counters. In the case of a change in school, updating the online verification of student status is sufficient.
Students aged 18 to 26 (up to the day before their 26th birthday):
- Students between 18 and 26 are eligible for a discount if they are attending primary school or are continuously preparing for a future profession by studying at a secondary school, conservatory, higher vocational school, or university in full-time or in-person study in the Czech Republic (according to the Education and Higher Education Acts), or are in equivalent programs as certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
- The entitlement begins on the day of enrollment, but no earlier than September 1.
- The entitlement ends—regardless of any remaining ticket validity—as follows:
– For pupils in primary and secondary schools (including those in their final year): on August 31 of the relevant school year,
- For university students: on the day they lose student status (e.g., after passing final exams or when interrupting their studies),
- On the student’s 26th birthday or the day they finish their studies (including final exams or graduation). - For electronic non-transferable season tickets, proof of student discount eligibility must be provided with original documents:
a) Proof of identity (Czech ID or passport for foreigners)
b) Proof of student status:
– A valid ISIC card for the current academic year (accepted up to September 30 of the following school year after issuance or renewal) – [Apply for ISIC here]
– Online student status verification for electronic tickets from participating universities (MUNI, VUT, Mendelu, JAMU, VŠOH, Public Administration Academy Brno) and via the ISIC card - Participants of short-term or special education programs, evening schools, distance learning, part-time or retraining courses, employment-based studies, or language courses including post-secondary language studies are not eligible for the discount (in zones 100+101).
Suburban Transport in the South Moravian Region
Public transport in the South Moravian Region is organized by KORDIS JMK. The information provided applies only to the IDS JMK fare system.
A state-mandated 50% discount from the full fare applies to all schoolchildren and students across the Czech Republic on all bus and train services throughout the year.
How can I prove eligibility for the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of eligibility required
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: The ISIC card serves as proof of age and therefore eligibility for the discount
- Students aged 18–26: A valid ISIC card serves as proof of both age and student status and thus entitles the holder to the discount
More information about the state-mandated discount can be found here.
Vysočina Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following cities:
Suburban Transport in the Vysočina Region
Public transport in the Vysočina Region is organized by the Vysočina Region authority. The information provided applies only to regional public bus services operated under the Vysočina Region's authority. Areas bordering the South Moravian Region, including the town of Bystřice nad Pernštejnem, are covered by the IDS JMK fare system.
A state-mandated 50% discount off the full fare applies to pupils and students on all bus and train services throughout the Czech Republic year-round.
How can I prove eligibility for the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of eligibility is required
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: ISIC card serves as proof of age and thus entitlement to the discount
- Students aged 18–26: ISIC card serves as proof of both age and student status and thus entitlement to the discount
More information about the state-mandated discount can be found here.
Zlín Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following cities:
Suburban Transport in the Zlín Region
Public transport in the Zlín Region is organized by KOVED. The information provided applies only to regional bus services operated under the public service obligation of the Zlín Region.
A state-mandated 50% discount off the full fare applies to pupils and students on all bus and train services throughout the Czech Republic year-round.
How can I prove eligibility for the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of eligibility is required
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: ISIC card serves as proof of age and therefore entitlement to the discount
- Students aged 18–26: A valid ISIC card serves as proof of both age and student status and thus entitlement to the discount
More information about the state-mandated discount can be found here.
South Bohemian Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following cities:
In České Budějovice public transport, pupils and students aged 6–15 travel free of charge.
Suburban Transport in the South Bohemian Region
Public transport in the South Bohemian Region is organized by JIKORD. The information provided applies only to the IDS JK fare system. Information about changes effective from April 1, 2022, can be found here.
A state-mandated 50% discount from the full fare applies to pupils and students on all bus and train services throughout the Czech Republic year-round.
How can I prove eligibility for the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of eligibility is required
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: ISIC card serves as proof of age and therefore entitlement to the discount
- Students aged 18–26: ISIC card serves as proof of both age and student status and thus entitlement to the discount
More information about the state-mandated discount can be found here.
Central Bohemian Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following cities:
Suburban Transport in the Central Bohemian Region
Public transport in the Central Bohemian Region is organized by IDS SK in cooperation with ROPID. The information below applies to both the SID and PID (Prague Integrated Transport) fare systems.
A state-mandated 50% discount from the full fare applies to pupils and students on all bus and train services throughout the Czech Republic year-round.
How can I prove eligibility for the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of eligibility is required
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: ISIC card serves as proof of age and therefore entitlement to the discount
- Students aged 18–26: ISIC card serves as proof of both age and student status and thus entitlement to the discount
More information about the state-mandated discount can be found here.
City of Prague
1) Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a discounted pass for students aged 18–26. The pass can be purchased in electronic form linked to a Lítačka card, ČD In Karta, or payment card, or in paper form linked to a PID card.
How and where to purchase discounted fare:
- ONLINE at www.pidlitacka.cz
Enter your ISIC card number in your personal details - Sales points of DPP (Prague Public Transit Company) (mapa)
Present your ISIC card in person at the customer service point
You must also carry your ISIC card (or another proof of student status) during transport for possible ticket inspections.
2) Use of ISIC as a PID card when purchasing paper discount passes for students aged 18–26.
The ISIC card can be used as a PID card, meaning you can purchase paper discount passes directly with your ISIC without the need to apply for a separate PID card or Lítačka.
How and where to purchase discounted fare:
- Sales points of DPP (mapa)
ISIC validity is limited to 13 months (from the beginning of September to the end of the following September). The ISIC chip must be compatible with DPP (Mifare or Desfire), and an active student status (full-time) is required.
Fare prices can be found on the Prague Integrated Transport (PID) website. Student discounts in Prague’s public transport apply only to season tickets. For short-term tickets, students pay the full fare.
Suburban and Long-distance Transport within the PID Fare System
In suburban and long-distance transport, a state-mandated 50% discount off the full fare applies to pupils and students on all bus and train services across the Czech Republic year-round, including both short-term and long-term tickets.
How can I prove eligibility for the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: from age 10, proof of age is required. Accepted documents include: ID card (OP), passport, PID card, Lítačka app, ISIC Scholar or Školák, School-issued ID with photo, date of birth, name, and surname
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: ISIC serves as proof of age and entitlement to the discount
- Students aged 18–26: ISIC serves as proof of both age and student status and thus entitlement to the discount
How and where to buy discounted tickets
You can purchase a single-ride ticket from the driver of a suburban bus, at a ticket machine, or at a Czech Railways (ČD) ticket counter. Season passes for PID suburban zones can be purchased online at www.pidlitacka.cz or at sales points (map here).
Fare prices are available on the Prague Integrated Transport (PID) website.
Pilsen Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following cities:
The ISIC Plzeň Card ceased to be valid on public transport as of 1 September 2016 due to technical reasons.
Suburban and Long-Distance Transport in the Pilsen Region
Public transport in the Pilsen Region is organized by POVED. The information provided applies only to the POVED fare system.
In suburban and long-distance transport, the state-mandated discount for pupils and students is 50% off the full (standard) fare throughout the Czech Republic, valid all year round on all bus and train services.
How can I prove my entitlement to the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of entitlement is required
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: ISIC card is used to prove age and thereby the entitlement to the discount
- Students aged 18–26: ISIC card is used to prove both age and student status, and thereby the entitlement to the discount
You can find more information about the state-mandated discount here.
Liberec Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following cities:
The student discount for urban transport is 50%, which corresponds to the state-mandated discount. It also applies to single-ride tickets.
Suburban and Long-Distance Transport in the Liberec Region
The integrated transport system IDOL is organized by the company KORID LK, owned by the Liberec Region. The information provided applies only to the IDOL fare system. More information about transport in the Liberec Region can be found here.
In suburban and long-distance transport, the state-mandated discount for pupils and students is 50% off the full (standard) fare throughout the Czech Republic, valid all year round on all bus and train services.
How can I prove my entitlement to the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of entitlement is required
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: ISIC card is used to prove age and thereby the entitlement to the discount
- Students aged 18–26: A valid ISIC card is used to prove both age and student status, and thereby the entitlement to the discount
You can find more information about the state-mandated discount here.
Pardubice Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following city:
Suburban Transport in the Pardubice Region
Public transport in the Pardubice Region is organized by OREDO. The information provided applies only to the IREDO fare system.
In suburban transport, the state-mandated discount for pupils and students is 50% off the full (standard) fare throughout the Czech Republic, valid all year round on all bus and train services.
How can I prove my entitlement to the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of entitlement is required
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: ISIC card is used to prove age and thereby the entitlement to the discount
- Students aged 18–26: ISIC card is used to prove both age and student status, and thereby the entitlement to the discount
You can find more information about the state-mandated discount here.
Hradec Králové Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following city:
Suburban Transport in the Hradec Králové Region
Public transport in the Hradec Králové Region is organized by OREDO. The information provided applies only to the IREDO fare system.
In suburban transport, the state-mandated discount for pupils and students is 50% off the full (standard) fare throughout the Czech Republic, valid all year round on all bus and train services.
How can I prove my entitlement to the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of entitlement is required
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: ISIC card is used to prove age and thereby the entitlement to the discount
- Students aged 18–26: ISIC card is used to prove both age and student status, and thereby the entitlement to the discount
You can find more information about the state-mandated discount here.
Karlovy Vary Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following cities:
Suburban and Long-Distance Transport in the Karlovy Vary Region
Public transport in the Karlovy Vary Region is organized by the IDOK coordinator. The information provided applies only to the IDOK fare system.
In suburban and long-distance transport, the state-mandated discount for pupils and students is 50% off the full (standard) fare throughout the Czech Republic, valid all year round on all bus and train services.
How can I prove my entitlement to the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of entitlement is required
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: ISIC card is used to prove age and thereby the entitlement to the discount
- Students aged 18–26: A valid ISIC card is used to prove both age and student status, and thereby the entitlement to the discount
More information about the state-mandated discount can be found here.
Ústí nad Labem Region
Acceptance of the ISIC card as proof of student status when purchasing a public transport pass is only possible in the following cities:
Suburban and Long-Distance Transport in the Ústí nad Labem Region
Public transport in the Ústí nad Labem Region (DÚK) is organized by the Ústí nad Labem Region itself. The information provided applies only to the DÚK fare system. Information about fares and ticket prices can be found here.
In suburban and long-distance transport, the state-mandated discount for pupils and students is 50% off the full (standard) fare throughout the Czech Republic, valid all year round on all bus and train services.
How can I prove my entitlement to the discount?
- Pupils aged 6–15: No proof of entitlement is required
- Pupils and students aged 15–18: ISIC card is used to prove age and thereby the entitlement to the discount
- Students aged 18–26: ISIC card is used to prove both age and student status, and thereby the entitlement to the discount
You can find more information about the state-mandated discount here.
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