How to move around?
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 21:01
The first days in Asturias you'll want to travel through the whole province, here's a small guide :)
How to request the CONECTA Transport Card (Asturias)
How to request the CONECTA Transport Card (Asturias) — Erasmus students (no Spanish DNI required)
The CONECTA Card is the public transport card used in Asturias. Erasmus and other international students can request it even if they don’t have a Spanish DNI. In most cases, you can verify your identity using your passport or your national ID card from your home country.
Recommended option: request it online through the CTA CONECTA app
- Download the official app
Go to Google Play (Android) or the App Store (iPhone) and search for “CTA CONECTA”. Install the official app. - Open the app and start the request
Open the app, go to the “Card / Tarjeta” section, and tap “Request card / Solicitar tarjeta”. - Select the request type
Choose “For me” (adult cardholder). Do not select options for minors or legal representatives. Identity verification (important)
You do not need a Spanish DNI. When asked for an ID document, use one of the following:- Passport, or
- National ID card from your country
Follow the instructions to:
- Take a clear photo/scan of your document (all corners visible, not blurry).
- Take a selfie so the system can match your face with the document.
Tip: Use good lighting, avoid reflections, and keep the camera steady.
Fill in your personal details
Complete the form carefully:- Full name (exactly as shown on your passport/ID)
- Email address (double-check spelling — it’s essential)
- Address in Asturias (your flat, residence, or temporary accommodation)
NIE is not required for most Erasmus students to request the card.
- Confirm via email
After submitting the request, you may receive a confirmation email.- Check your Inbox and Spam/Junk folder.
- Follow the instructions in the email if you are asked to confirm any details.
- Receive and use your card
Once your request is approved:- You can use the card to travel on buses and trains in Asturias (depending on the included services).
- The card is personal (do not share it).
- You can top up / recharge it using the available methods in the system.
Common issues (Erasmus)
- I didn’t receive the confirmation email: check Spam/Junk and make sure you typed your email correctly.
- Identity verification fails: try again with better lighting, avoid glare on the document, and ensure photos are sharp and complete.
- I don’t have a Spanish DNI/NIE: you can usually use your passport or EU/EEA national ID.
More information
You can find additional details about the CONECTA Card here: https://asturias.com/tarjeta-conecta-asturias/
Note: The app interface may change over time. If something looks different, follow the closest matching options or ask your ESN section for help.
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Bus in Oviedo
Although the center of Oviedo is easy to explore on foot, if you want to move around the city quickly or reach more remote areas, you can easily do so thanks to the 13 bus lines run by the TUA (Transportes Unidos de Asturias). The ticket costs 1.20, although there is also the option of getting a 10-trip voucher (€4.5 for an area) or a monthly pass also called Conecta (€30 per month at maximum). You can find more information about tickets and rates at the Web:
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Bus in Gijón
Gijón is a city that spreads in a big area, that you'll want to explore or perhaps you need to go to uni. For that Conecta card, that was mentioned before can come handy. You also have the option of Tarjeta Ciudadana, it costs 5 euros. However it has many advantages, you can book public spaces, take books from public libraries and have discounts in the cities public sports facilities. The bus gets reduced from 0.45€ to 0.35€ with tarjeta ciudadana. More information here:
https://www.emtusa.es/#resumen
https://www.gijon.es/es/tramites/solicitud-primera-emision-de-la-tarjeta-ciudadana
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Bus for Asturias
To go to other cities, you can choose to take the bus or the train. Prices vary depending on the means of transportation chosen and the distance you want to travel. If you plan to go often to other cities in Asturias or to the beach, such as Gijón, you may be interested in getting the Conecta card, this being a multi-trip card in which you can load money to pay for your trips enjoying a discounted rate throughout Asturias without exceeding the expense of €30 per month regardless of the number of trips made. You can consult all the information on the website:
https://www.ctaconnect.com/es/plataforma-connect/que-es-la-tarjeta-connect/
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Train in Asturias
Sometimes the train may come handy, perhaps you want to go somewhere there's not a direct bus line or you want to go to rural zones with FEVE. In this case you can use the Conecta card or get the "Abono Recurrente" This last one consists on a card you can get at the train stations, where paying 10€ you get unlimited train tickets inside Asturias. If in the trimester that lasts. (Starting it's January to April, May to August, September to December) if you travel more than 16 times, the 10€ are given back, freely :)
