#DiscoverEU is the EU initiative that gives free #train travel passes to 18 year olds. In 2025, around 76k train passes were made available, split across two rounds. Applicants had to submit an application and do a little quiz on the European #Youth Portal.
When did the very first round of Discover #EU take place?
#DiscoverEU was launched in June 2018, as its own programme.
In 2021 it was integrated into Erasmus+.
The next round of applications starts on 8th April! You have to be born between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008 to be eligible.
Are you 18 years old and resident of one of the EU Member States or third countries associated to Erasmus+? Get ready to explore Europe!When is the next round?It will take place between 8 and 22 April 2026 (opening and closure at 12:00:00 midday Brussels time), just before the European Youth Week 2026. An ‘Apply Now’ button will appear on this page on D-Day.
Hannah Grace