With the CONECTA card, you can travel unlimitedly for a calendar month (from midnight on the first day of the month until 00:00:00 p.m. on the last day of the month) through any number of zones, without ever having to spend more than 23 euros in that month, nor more than what you actually spent traveling.
If you reach the monthly maximum, trips for the rest of the month are free; compared to the single municipal ticket (€1,20), you only pay €0,45 per urban trip if you're not at the maximum.
All are advantages.
How do I apply for the CONECTA card?
• Download the CTA CONNECT app (Android / iOS)
In the "Card" section, click "Request Card," select the cardholder or minor (legal representative required), scan your ID/NIE/passport, and take a selfie to verify your identity. Enter your information and address, and you'll receive an email with confirmation and a password for your personal area.
• You can also apply in person at the Consortium offices or CDTL centers..
In any case, it is not essential that you have a mobile phone or that you download the app to apply for the CONECTA card. You can ask any person you trust to do the procedure for you with their phone while you are present to verify your identity. Or you can also go in person with your original documentation to the information offices (Calle Alfonso III El Magno 15 – 33001 Oviedo) or to one of our collaborating centers, where they will help you process the application.
List of centers where you can apply for the CONECTA card
The normal delivery time from when you request your CONECTA card is one week., except for possible difficulties related to mailing.
From your first balance top-up, a one-time €2 charge, including taxes, will be deducted for the card issuance fee. The remaining balance will be available to you, with no obligation to use it or expiration date, so you can travel as much as you want, wherever you want, throughout Asturias.
In the event of loss, theft, or damage to your CONECTA card, the cost of issuing a new card will be 5 euros, including taxes, which will be automatically deducted from your balance.
How do I activate the CONECTA card?
• Once received, The card is activated when you make the first recharge, which will deduct €2 from the shipping cost.
• For minors (4–18 years old), in municipalities like Avilés, it is necessary to activate the Youth Pass through the app and the municipal electronic office; after a minimum top-up (€5), the pass is activated.
If you already have your own CONECTA card, simply log in to your Personal Area and select the "Make me a representative" option, then request the cards in your name.
If you don't have your own CONECTA card, you must use the "Register as a legal representative" option before applying for cards in your name.
In both cases, you will be the one who manages all their cards in your Personal Area until they reach the age of majority and each have their own Personal Area.
How does the CONECTA card work?
• It is a personal and non-transferable wallet-type card.
• Valid on urban and intercity buses and commuter trains in Asturias.
• Zone charge: €0,45 for 1 zone; up to €4,34 for 8 zones.
• Monthly cap: maximum €30, then free travel that month.
How do I recharge the CONECTA card?
• Through the app or your personal account on the website (minimum €5, maximum up to €200): choose the amount and link a bank card.
• At authorized CTA physical points.
• With NFC on your phone, you can schedule automatic top-ups or top-ups by simply tapping the card.
Can I top up the CONECTA card with cash?
You can also top up your CONECTA card balance at one of the CTA Top-Up Points, where you'll pay with cash and the card will be activated immediately.
How much money can you top up your CONECTA card with?
You can top up your card with any amount you want, with a minimum of 5 euros per top-up and never exceeding a balance of 200 euros, as the necessary balance is sufficient for each trip. If at any time you don't have a positive balance on your card, you'll have to pay for a single ticket to travel, so remember to check your card balance regularly.
How much does the CONECTA card cost?
• Cost of issue: €2 (only once, on the first recharge).
• Travel by zone:
1 zone: €0,45 / 2 zones: €0,72 / … / 8 zones: €4,34
Monthly limit: €30, then unlimited travel at no cost that month.
Example: If you had recharged 25 euros and only made trips worth 20 euros in the same month, the remaining 5 euros will be available to continue traveling in the following months.
CONECTA card for minors
• Children under 4 travel free without a card.
• Those between 4 and 18 years old: must apply as a minor; then activate the Youth Pass via the app/city hall, topping up at least €5, even if the initial balance is negative due to the €2 charge.
• The youth pass allows free travel on regional transport (bus) and the credit can be used for trips outside the region.
• In Gijón and Oviedo, free tuition for children under 17 remains in place even if municipal bonds change.
Charging points: where to top up your CONECTA card
1. App and web (online)
You can top up your account directly from the "CTA CONECTA" app or your personal account on the website, linking a bank card, and even schedule automatic top-ups.
If you're using an Android phone with NFC, the top-up is transferred directly when you hold the card to your phone. If it's not NFC, you must validate it on a bus or train: it activates within a maximum of two hours.
2. Authorized physical points of the CTA
You can top up your ticket with cash or a bank card at authorized locations operated by the Asturias Transport Consortium.
There are numerous kiosks, tobacco shops, stores, and ticket offices throughout the Principality; you can consult the official list in the "Charging Points" section of the CTA website.
3. Consortium and CDTL Offices
· You can also go to the CTA offices in Oviedo (C/ Alfonso III El Magno, 15) or to the Local Technology Promotion Centers (CDTL) distributed throughout the municipalities to recharge your card.
• Helpful tip: If you don't have NFC, top up your balance well in advance of your trip to ensure your balance is activated when you board.
Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
