By train

 

Traveling through The Netherlands by train is fast, comfortable and very affordable. Holland has a dense, efficient railway network with modern, fast trains that interconnect cities several times an hour. Trains reach many cities, towns and villages. Another advantage: you'll always get off the train in the center of the town. So there's no need to look at your map too much: you're always near the museums and the historic sites you want to visit.

Timetables
All railway stations in Holland have timetables and information about the trains that are leaving from their station. However, it is even better to prepare in advance for your trip. The website www.ns.nl is a great help for finding all the train schedules.

Fares
There are numerous sorts of tickets you can purchase. Besides the One Way and Cheap Day Returns (Enkele reis en Dagretour), the Netherlands Railways offers various possibilities for discounted travelling.

Day Ticket
A Day Ticket allows you unlimited travel around the country for one day, the ‘OV Day Ticket’ is valid for bus, trams and metro, as well. You can also buy the 5 Day Ticket what basically comes down to 5 separate Day Tickets you can use on different days.

Weekend Return
The Weekend Return is the same as a Day Return, except that it is valid from Friday 7 pm to Monday 4 am.

Railrunner
Railrunner - the kids ticket. Under this deal, children aged 4-11 can travel under adult supervision (19 years or older) for just EUR 2,00. A maximum of 3 children per adult can travel at the Railrunner price.

Summer Trip
Summer trip (Zomertoer): Unlimited two-day travel for two for only EUR 69,00. If you are visiting The Netherlands in July or August, the ‘Zomertoer’ ticket is a particularly attractive deal. It allows you two days of train travel in Holland over a period of ten consecutive days. Alone or together, with or without the addition of bus, train or metro travel, the choice is yours!

To check prizes please visit www.ns.nl.

Bikes on the train
Take your bike everywhere on the train for only EUR 6,- regardless your destination. See our cycling section for more information.

Wheelchairs welcome
NS service staff agents can help you when boarding and alighting from the train at more than 100 stations. This service is available to wheelchair users, the visually impaired and other disabled people. People who are temporarily disabled can also use this service.

To apply for assistance please call the Disabled Assistance Office on +31 (0)30 235 78 22 (daily 7am - 11pm) at least three hours prior to your intended departure time.

For more information please visit www.ns.nl