Slovakia to reduce second-class train fares by 50 percent

ZSSK public transport discounts train fares Slovakia transport policy

Starting October 1, Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) will implement a 50 percent reduction in domestic second-class train fares for a 30-day period. This price cut applies to standard, discounted, single-use, and time-based tickets, including weekly and monthly passes. The reduction also extends to the Tatra Electric Railway (TEŽ) and the Cog Railway (OŽ). However, the discount does not apply to first-class travel, international journeys, seat reservations, sleeper berths, or additional service fees such as bicycle or pet transport.

In response to high fuel prices, the Slovak Ministry of Transport is also exploring ways to lower costs for regional bus services and urban mass transit (MHD). Minister Jozef Ráž indicated that the government is negotiating with regional authorities to potentially reduce bus fares by 30 to 50 percent. Additionally, the Ministry is considering lowering the age threshold for the surcharge applied to tickets purchased directly on trains from 65 to 60 years to assist passengers without smartphones and reduce the workload on train conductors.

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Jozef Ráž · Ján Baček · Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic · Ozubnicová železnica · Slovakia · Tatranská elektrická železnica · Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko

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[● 3 SOURCES] The final fare amount will be rounded down to the nearest 0.05 euros. koktejl.azet.sk · www.ta3.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The fare reduction does not apply to 1st class, international travel, Maxi Klasik annual tickets, seat reservations, or sleeper/couchette tickets. koktejl.azet.sk · www.ta3.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The price adjustment includes single and time-based network fares for Tatranská elektrická železnica (TEŽ) and Ozubnicová železnica (OŽ). koktejl.azet.sk · www.ta3.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Travelers qualifying for a 100 percent discount will not see any changes to their conditions. koktejl.azet.sk · www.ta3.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tickets purchased before October 1 at the original price remain valid and will not be retroactively revalued. www.ta3.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The 50 percent reduction applies to basic fares, paid discounted fares, single tickets, and time-based tickets. koktejl.azet.sk · www.ta3.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Domestic travel fares in 2nd class on ZSSK trains will decrease by 50 percent starting October 1. koktejl.azet.sk · www.ta3.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Weekly and monthly route tickets in 2nd class, including student versions, will also be reduced by half. koktejl.azet.sk · www.ta3.com