“DiscoverEU” is a European Union programme for 18-year-olds that allows them to travel across Europe by train and discover it through learning experiences. Travelling on Europe’s trains, you’ll discover Europe’s stunning landscapes and the diversity of its cities and towns.
When is the next round?
It will take place between 2 April 2025 at 12:00:00 (midday Brussels time) and 16 April 2025 at 12:00:00 (midday Brussels time)
Who can apply?
Applications are open to anyone who:
Are 18 years of age, i.e. born between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007,
Provide the correct number of their identity card, passport or residence card on the registration form,
are residents of one of the Member States of the European Union, including the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), or of one of the Erasmus+ Associated Third Countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, North Macedonia or Turkey).
Persons with physical disabilities are also eligible for selection and are provided with assistance and support during the programme.
Each year, more than 250 young people in Lithuania receive lucky tickets. They are awarded to the applicants who answer the questions correctly. The selection process is also determined by the time taken to complete the application. Those who were close to the lucky ticket are placed on the reserve list.
When can I register?
There are two application rounds each year to try to win DiscoverEU. Calls are launched in spring and autumn.
How long can I travel?
The winning young people can travel for a minimum of 1 day and a maximum of 30 days. The exact dates will be known once the selection of applications has been announced.
You can choose between two travel plans:
Fixed – you can only travel to two countries or two cities within the same country;
Flexible – the number of countries is unlimited, but the number of days of travel is limited, i.e. the ticket is valid for only one month from the start of the trip.
Fixed
Flexible
Plan your journey well before confirming your tickets
The route must be planned with point-to-point tickets and you cannot change it.
Travel without prior dates and destinations
Plan your next steps, change direction and let it guide you during your trip.
Travel according to your plan
You must have a fixed route and a specific date to travel on a specific train.
Travel by train 7 days a month
You can use your passport for up to 7 selected days per month.
Travelling in your country of residence
Trips in and out of the country will be booked as point-to-point tickets.
You may travel on several trains, but your first destination is abroad.
Travelling in your country of residence
You can only use your passport for two journeys in your country of residence (out and in).
In your home country, you can travel from anywhere up to the border, airport or seaport, and you can take several trains (only if they are on the same day).
Changes to your journey
Tickets will be booked on a specific train and no changes can be made.
The European Commission will not cover any supplements, changes or other costs incurred during the journey.
Travel at the speed you want
A passport allows you to stay longer in the city you want or leave earlier than you planned.
