How do I buy a bus ticket in Holland?

Discover Holland by public transport Most bus, tram and metro stations can be found right next to the train station or near the city centre. You can buy a single ticket in our app or in the bus, tram. or in the self-service ticket machines.

How do you pay for buses in Holland?

You can usually buy a ticket on board from the driver (aka a single-use, disposable OV-chipkaart; €2 to €5 for modest distances), but most people pay with a credit-loaded OV-chipkaart. There is only one class of travel. Some regions have day passes good for all the buses; ask a driver – they are usually very helpful.

How do I buy a bus ticket in Maastricht?

You can purchase the ticket from the bus driver, at the machine at the station, from official Arriva or NS service points, or online. A week or weekend ticket is available.

Can you pay on the bus with card?

Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.

Can I travel by train Netherlands?

Railway travel You can use a single-use chipcard or an OV-chipkaart (smart card) to travel by train in Holland. The single-use chipcard is perfect for incidental travellers. There is a one-time fee of EUR 7.50 for an anonymous OV-chipkaart (which can also be used on buses, trams, metros and ferries).

How do you pay for the bus in Amsterdam?

Bus routes and tickets Payment by debit or credit card is possible, as well as your public transport chip card. The Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket is also excellent value if you plan to explore the region.

Can I pay for bus with Apple pay?

You can pay for journeys using Apple Pay on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Without Express Travel, you must authenticate each public transport purchase with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. If you’re using Express Travel with Apple Pay, find out how to pay for your journey.

Is there metro in Netherlands?

In addition to trams and buses, the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam also offer a metro service. These are usually affordable as well and generally faster than trams. The metro takes you from Duivendrecht railway station to the very centre of Amsterdam within minutes, for instance.

How do you buy tram tickets in Rotterdam?

In Rotterdam, you can buy a disposable card for short-term use for the RET operator. This disposable OV-chipcard is available from the machines in metro stations, and 1-hour travel cards are available from the conductor in the tram. A single-use train ticket can be bought at the vending machines at the train station.

How do you pay for trams in Amsterdam?

If you’re using public transport in Amsterdam and beyond, the public transport chip card (OV-chipkaart) is used for travel on trams, buses and metros. The most convenient option for visitors is a disposable one-hour card or day card (valid for one to seven days).

What is the best way to get around in Amsterdam?

Boasting a whole range of transport opportunities, Amsterdam can take you where you need to go via a boat, bike, train, tram or bus. The cheapest way to travel around Amsterdam is walking but if you need to get somewhere fast, the use of an OV chip card is the answer.

How do you pay for the tram in The Hague?

The plastic OV-chipkaart is still the payment method for all train, bus, tram and metro lines throughout the Netherlands. Make sure you always have enough credit (balance) or a travel product on your OV-chipkaart to check in and out.

How much is public transport in the Netherlands?

1. GVB 1 hour ticket – €3.20, valid only on GVB trams/metro/buses, NOT on trains. A Bus Tram Metro (BTM) ticket is €6.50 and is valid 90 minutes on GVB plus Connexxion/EBS buses.