Quick Answer: How To Get A Bus Card?

How do I buy a bus ticket in the Netherlands?

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 much does an OV-Chipkaart cost?

You will need an OV chipcard to use public transport. The anonymous OV – chipkaart costs 7.50 euros and remains valid for five years. When traveling by train, make sure you have at least 20 euros worth of credit on your anonymous OV – chipkaart.

Where can I buy an OV chip card?

Purchasing an OV – chipkaart Either card is purchased at a counter or device, at airports, at stations and at newsagents or supermarkets. You can also purchase a disposable card on the tram and/or bus. Sales points are indicated by the pink OV – chipkaart logo.

How do I get a personalized OV-Chipkaart?

Apply online Apply for a personal OV – chipkaart. You will need a digital photo and you will pay using iDEAL. The personal OV – chipkaart costs € 7.50.

Is public transport in the Netherlands free?

If you are studying at a Dutch university or university for applied science, you are entitled to a student OV-chipkaart (chip card used to pay for public transport ). This card offers you free or reduced travels by public transport.

How do you travel by bus in Netherlands?

All means of public transport in Holland require a so-called OV-chipkaart, a smart card that is valid on the bus, tram, metro and train. Since there is no specific OV-chipkaart for tourists, we recommend using an ‘anonymous’ OV-chipkaart.

How do I get my money back from OV-Chipkaart?

If you have an anonymous OV – chipkaart, you can request a refund of your credit using a form. Please go to an operator’s counter for this. Enter the details requested on the form. The employee will check your ID.

How much is bus fare in Amsterdam?

Day tickets / Hourly tickets

Travel product	Price
GVB 1 hour	€ 3.20
Bus Tram Metro (BTM) 1.5 hours (valid for GVB, Connexxion, and EBS)	€ 6.50
GVB 1 day / 24 hours	€ 8.00
GVB child ticket 1 day / 24 hours	€ 4.00

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Can I use my OV-Chipkaart on the train?

If you carry an OV – chipkaart with you, you will no longer need to think about strip tickets or metro and train tickets. You can travel on trains, trams, buses and metros with a single ticket.

How do transport cards work?

Contactless smart transport cards are very simple to use. The card’s smart card chip is a tiny computer that works with the fare payment system to keep track of your remaining ticketing value. You simply hold your card up to a reader, your fare is paid, and you can go on your way.

How do I get a chip card in Amsterdam?

Purchasing a public transport chip card

1. Non-personalised (rechargeable) cards: Available at GVB ticket vending machines, GVB Tickets & Info locations, and select newsstands and supermarkets.
2. Personalised (rechargeable) cards: Available online.

Where can I buy a chip card in Amsterdam?

At Amsterdam Central station you can purchase at the main service ticket desk, OV Servicewinkel shop, ticket machines or the “GVB Tram Bus Metro” tickets & info office, next to the Iamsterdam tourist office.

How do I block OV chipcard?

First report your card lost/stolen If you don’t have a My OV -chip account, please report to OV – chipkaart Customer Services on telephone number 0900-0980 (normal phone cost). They will block your personal card for further use within 24 hours of your notification.