Persons eligible for transportation under full or partial exemption from fare
OSETH offers the right of transportation, on the means of transport under its authority, under full or partial exemption from fare to specific categories of passengers-beneficiaries.
The categories of people who are entitled to travel free of charge, or at various types of reduced fare, are determined by the applicable legislative provisions according to which the following are defined as beneficiaries of a special ticket:
Free Travel – Full Exemption from Fare
War and peacetime invalids
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
Unlimited – For as long as the criterion for being a beneficiary of the category is initially met
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
The right to reduced fare is certified through a certificate issued by the Directorate of Reservists, Veterans and Victims of War (DEPATHA)
Conscripts and Probationary Reserve Officers of the three branches of the Armed Forces
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of being the beneficiary of the category is met
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
The right to reduced travel is certified by a Unit Commander’s Statement for the duration of the term.
Uniformed personnel of the Greek Police, Border Guards and Special Guards
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of service status of the beneficiary of the category is met
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
Confirmation through the Hellenic Police (ELAS) web service and assignment of rights to confirmed beneficiaries
Uniformed Fire Department personnel (permanent and 5-year contract firefighters)
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of service status of the beneficiary of the category is met
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
Confirmation through the web service of the FIRE DEPARTMENT and assignment of rights to the confirmed beneficiaries
Uniformed personnel and cadets of the Hellenic Port Authority and Coast Guard
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of service status of the beneficiary of the category is met
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
Confirmation through the web service of the PORT AUTHORITY and grant of rights to the confirmed beneficiaries
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
Six-month entitlement to confirmed beneficiaries
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
The right to free travel is confirmed through the web service of IDIKA and the right is granted to the confirmed beneficiaries
SPECIAL REGULATIONS - REMARKS
For persons entitled to travel with a companion, no personalized card is issued. The companion is entitled to free travel only when accompanying the disabled beneficiary.
Students of all levels of public education who live at a distance from the school where they study
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
Free fare product for the entire school year
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
Children under six (6) years of age
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the age criterion is met
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
Let it be noted that beneficiaries of this category may travel using the personalized card of their chaperone
Unemployed, with permanent residence within the boundaries of the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of being the beneficiary of the category is met. Payment of monthly entitlement to confirmed beneficiaries
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
Personalized ThessCard
SPECIAL REGULATIONS – REMARKS
(a) Unemployed, registered with O.A.E.D., residents of the R.U. of Thessaloniki, with unemployment up to 12 months.
(b) Unemployed, registered with O.A.E.D., residents of the R.U. of Thessaloniki, with a period of unemployment longer than 12 months, as long as they meet the income criteria set out in Article 19 of Law 4921/2022 (A' 75), as amended by Article 21 of Law 5006/2022 (A' 239)
(b) Unemployed, registered with O.A.E.D., residents of the R.U. of Thessaloniki, with a period of unemployment longer than 12 months, as long as they meet the income criteria set out in Article 19 of Law 4921/2022 (A' 75), as amended by Article 21 of Law 5006/2022 (A' 239)
Transport with Reduced Fare Products
Parents and member of multi-child families
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of being the beneficiary of the category is met
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
The right to reduced fare is confirmed by a valid Certificate of the Confederation of Multi-child Parents.
Families with three children do not fall into the category of multi-child families and are therefore not entitled to a reduced fare.
Families with three children do not fall into the category of multi-child families and are therefore not entitled to a reduced fare.
Children aged 7 to 12
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of being the beneficiary of the category is met. It is applicable to all fare products
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
Personalized ThessCard
Young people between the ages of 13 and 18
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
or as long as the criterion of being the beneficiary of the category is met. It is applicable to all fare products
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
Personalized ThessCard
People over the age of 65
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of being the beneficiary of the category is met. It is applicable to all fare products
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
The right to reduced fare is confirmed automatically if the age criterion is met when issuing the Personalized Card
Students of Public Higher Education
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
From the beginning to the end of the academic year, and for as long as the criterion of being a student beneficiary of the category is met
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
BENEFICIARY CERTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION
The right to reduced travel is confirmed with a valid Academic ID card or certificate from the school of study
SPECIAL REGULATIONS – REMARKS
The following cases are not entitled to a reduced fare:
1. Students attending private universities
- Colleges
2. Students of the Open University
3. Students of a Higher Education institution or other university based abroad
-- FOREIGN ERASMUS STUDY-ABROAD STUDENTS AT GREEK PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES ARE ELIGIBLE
1. Students attending private universities
- Colleges
2. Students of the Open University
3. Students of a Higher Education institution or other university based abroad
-- FOREIGN ERASMUS STUDY-ABROAD STUDENTS AT GREEK PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES ARE ELIGIBLE
Public Secondary Education students over 18
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of the beneficiary’s Student status is met.
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
SPECIAL REGULATIONS – REMARKS
Student cards are valid until October 31 of each year.
Students of Public Schools
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of the beneficiary’s Student status is met. It is applicable to all fare products
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
Students of Public Vocational Training Schools (IEK) until the age of 22
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of the beneficiary’s Student status is met. Only for those IEKs that will enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
Students of the Higher Schools of Tourism Education (ASTE) of the Ministry of Tourism
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of the beneficiary’s Student status is met. It is applicable to all fare products
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
Students of the Merchant Marine Academy of Macedonia (AEN MACEDONIA)
TERM OF ENTITLEMENT
For as long as the criterion of the beneficiary’s Student status is met. It is applicable to all fare products
MEANS OF TRAVEL CERTIFICATION
Personalized ThessCard
Keep in mind
The right to travel with full exemption from paying the fare, or at a reduced fare, on the buses under the responsibility of OSETH, is certified by showing the Personalized Card, which is issued by OSETH. During the fare check, the right may also be certified by showing the supporting documents confirming status (academic ID, certificate of multi-child family entitlement, etc.).
