This is how public transport works in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has several transport companies responsible for different forms of public transportation.

Visit the website of the transport company in your area for key transportation information. And for possible discount offers.

If you need to go somewhere soon, you can plan your trip in advance on the internet. For a train journey, you can look online at the NS website. At www.ns.nl

If you would like information on all types of trips, check out www.9292.nl

You must always have a valid ticket when travelling on public transport. There are various ways to obtain a valid ticket. For example, you can:

• Check in with your public transport chip card

• Buy a paper ticket from a ticket machine

• Check in and out using your debit card, credit card, mobile phone or smartwatch

• Travel with your public transport pass

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Do you check in and out using your debit card, credit card, mobile phone, smartwatch or public transport pass? If so, you are using OVpay.

OVpay is the new payment system for public transport in the Netherlands. Find out more at OVpay: the new payment system for public transport in the Netherlands

At many train stations you can rent bikes from the NS. This is called a public transport bike. You need a personal public transport chip card to rent a public transport bike. On this you put the public transport bike subscription for free. You can do this yourself by logging on to the NS website at My NS. In Products, under From Door to Door you can choose public transport bike. Then you can order a public transport bike subscription. You will also find information on this page about how renting a public transport bike works.

To use a public transport bike you pay per 24 hours. Even if you need a bicycle for less than 24 hours, you will pay that amount.

On public transport, you have to follow certain rules. Below you can read the most important ones: