Hleb
Traveller
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Posted 5 years ago
Hello there!
I'm wondering whether there is a discount for students when you book your train tickets using some online services like this one https://www.railjets.com. My friends (older than me) constantly use this service during their trips but I didn't manage to find any information about discounts.
Thanks!
Flo
Traveller
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Hi!
Services like the one you linked above are simply ticket outlets who sell tickets for trains operated by certain rail providers.
Railjet trains https://rail.cc/en/train-type/railjet-oebb/54 are operated by Austrian Railways ÖBB in Austria and partner companies in the surrounding countries.
ÖBB does not offer a student discount for their trains in Austria, but you can buy "Vorteilscard 26" (19€ for one year) if you are under 26 years of age and get 50% discount on domestic tickets. If you are older you can buy "Vorteilscard 66" (66€ for one year) and get the same discount. Available online at ÖBB website http://rail.shop/oebb
In other countries (such as Czech Republic or Slovakia) a student discount is available for domestic routes, see more at https://rail.shop/cd or https://rail.shop/zssk ; however for international routes usually it is best to buy an advance fare ticket (valid only on the booked train), called "Sparschiene" in Austria.
Flo