THE ESSENTIALS
If you’re between 12 and 24 years old and live in Brussels, your annual STIB subscription will only cost you €12 in 2026, whether you’re a student or not. If you’re a student and don’t live in Brussels, you can also benefit from this advantageous €12 per year fare, but you’ll need a school certificate. Don’t forget you’ll need a MOBIB card, which costs around €5 to €6.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
For the year 2026, here are the fares and conditions for young people in Brussels:
- Under 6 years old: You travel for free if you’re accompanied by an adult with a valid transport ticket.
- From 6 to 11 years old: Your annual subscription is free.
- From 12 to 24 years old (under 25) and domiciled in Brussels: Your annual STIB subscription costs only €12. No need to be a student to benefit from it!
- From 12 to 24 years old (under 25) and a student not domiciled in Brussels: Your annual STIB school subscription is also €12. However, you’ll need to provide a school attendance certificate. To be eligible, you must have at least 20 hours of daytime classes spread over 4 days per week, or 9 hours on a staggered schedule (evening/weekend) spread over 3 days per week, throughout the school year.
- MOBIB card: Essential for your subscription, it costs around €5 to €6 and is valid for 5 years.
- Brupass scolaire (for 18-24 year olds not domiciled in Brussels): If you need to combine STIB with SNCB trains, De Lijn buses or TEC in the Brupass zone, the Brupass scolaire subscription costs 5
Verified sources
- aide-sociale.be
- bruxelles-j.be
- bx1.be
- stib-activityreports.brussels
- rudivervoort.brussels
- belgiantrain.be
Information verified on 13/08/2026. Amounts and rules may change: always check with the official body.