Transportation costs

If you have a limited budget, there are various options available that allow you to benefit from rates that are better suited to your situation.

Public transportation

M réso in Grenoble

Price for students aged 18 to 25
A reduced rate applies to young people aged 18 to 25 inclusive.
To be eligible, you must provide proof of enrollment at the university, such as your student ID card.
If you do not have it yet, you can submit proof of admission to the university, pending proof of enrollment.
Rate for 18-25 year olds in education - M reso
Solidarity pricing
Solidarity pricing allows you to benefit from a rate tailored to your resources, depending on your situation.

You may be eligible for solidarity pricing if:
  • You are a student: scholarship recipient (receiving a scholarship based on social criteria from CROUS), recipient of ASA (Annual Specific Allowance), or recipient of the €1 meal for non-scholarship recipients (in CROUS university restaurants).
  • You are a CAF beneficiary: the amount indicated on your "family quotient" certificate will determine the solidarity pricing formula to which you are entitled.
    Please note: if you are under 25, you will also need to present a French tax notice in addition to your "family quotient" certificate. In this case, you will only be eligible for solidarity-based pricing from your second year of residence in France, once you have obtained a tax notice.
  • You are a beneficiary of the Complémentaire Santé Solidaire(Solidarity Health Insurance) or theAME(State Medical Aid).
  • You are in the process of applying for asylum.
To find out which documents to provide, and for more information on situations that qualify for solidarity-based pricing, you can visit the M réso website before going to mobility agency.

Solidarity pricing - M réso

Citéa in Valencia

Reduced rates
Reduced rates apply automatically if you are under 26 years of age.
If you are over 26 years old, you will need to prove that your income does not exceed a certain threshold.

Please visit the Valence Romans Mobilités website before visiting one of the mobility agencies.

Reduced fares - Valence Romans Mobilités

Employer coverage for employees

If you use public transportation to commute from your home to your workplace, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement (up to 75%) of your transportation pass by your employer.

Visit theUniversité Grenoble Alpes ofUniversité Grenoble Alpes UGA) staff intranet or contact your employer's human resources department to find out how to benefit from it.

Bicycle

A simple and enjoyable way to get around at low cost is to travel by bicycle.

M bike + or second-hand purchase in Grenoble

If you decide to rent a bike with M vélo +, please note that there is a student rate, as well as a solidarity rate adapted to your income.
Check out the M vélo + rates

If you prefer to buy a used bike, you will find advice and some useful addresses on the Grenoble Alpes Métropole website.
Find a used bike

Libélo or second-hand purchase in Valencia

You can choose to rent a Libélo bike on an occasional basis, on a self-service basis, or for a longer period of 3 to 12 months. For long-term rentals, a reduced rate applies if you are under 26 years of age.
Check out Libélo rates on the Valence Romans Mobilité website.

If you prefer to buy a used bike, you can go to the Maison du Vélo.
Visit the Maison du Vélo website for more information.
 
Updated on February 23, 2026