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Free tickets for NRW students: This makes going to school easy!
In North Rhine-Westphalia, free public transport tickets for students and parents will start on August 11, 2025 to make getting to school easier.
Free tickets for NRW students: This makes going to school easy!
The new school year is just around the corner and there is exciting news for students and their parents in North Rhine-Westphalia. From August 27, 2025, it will be much easier for many families to support their children on the way to school. Some transport associations in North Rhine-Westphalia have introduced special, free tickets that not only make getting to school easier, but also offer a valuable opportunity to get to know local public transport. wa.de reports that ...
The offer applies primarily in Aachen and in the Westfalentariff area, which enables parents and children to be accompanied to school free of charge. The parent-child ticket can be used from August 11th to September 5th, 2025, which allows you to travel by bus and train free of charge when accompanied by a school child. This measure is intended to make the transition to school easier for new school children in particular and to take away their fear of the unknown. The return trip can also be used without the child - a big advantage for many parents with busy jobs.
Exercises for the way to school
In addition to the parent-child tickets, the so-called “Discoverer Free Ticket” is offered in Aachen, which is specifically intended for fourth-graders who will soon be moving on to secondary schools. This free ticket is distributed in primary schools and can be exchanged for tickets for up to five people. The economic side does not have to be ignored: If several children live in a household, the ticket also covers part of the travel costs. tagesschau.de declares that ...
With all of these offers, it is important to know that access to free public transport is also free for children under six and seven-year-olds who have not yet started school if they travel with an adult. In order to provide children with the necessary mobility education, all transport associations are taking part in the “mobility guide”, which is made available to schools free of charge.
Demands for comprehensive solutions
The State Parent Association of Integrated Schools in North Rhine-Westphalia e.V. (LEiS-NRW) is calling for a nationwide free student ticket for public transport. This could not only improve student mobility, but also promote equal opportunities. In times of rising living costs, it is a challenge for many families to cover the travel costs for their children. A free student ticket would significantly reduce the financial burden and make education easier. leis-nrw.de highlights that ...
The LEiS-NRW emphasizes that such a ticket could save several hundred euros annually, meaning more money can be invested in education and leisure activities. In addition, a free student ticket could reduce private transport and not only reduce CO2 emissions, but also improve air quality in cities.
With a solid offering that is received positively by many parents, North Rhine-Westphalia could establish itself as a role model. The idea of taking away children's fear of public transport and enabling them to have sustainable mobility is definitely a step in the right direction. It remains to be hoped that political decision-makers will commit to a comprehensive student ticket and thus create a better future for the coming generation.