Contents
- 1 Where can I buy bus tickets in Netherlands?
- 2 Where can I buy bus tickets in Amsterdam?
- 3 Where can I buy an OV chip card?
- 4 Where can I buy a chip card in Amsterdam?
- 5 How much is a bus ticket in Netherlands?
- 6 How do you travel by bus in Netherlands?
- 7 Are buses running Amsterdam?
- 8 How much does public transport cost in the Netherlands?
- 9 How do transport cards work?
- 10 How do I activate my OV chip card?
- 11 How do I get a personalized OV-Chipkaart?
- 12 What is an OV prepaid card?
- 13 Can we refund OV-Chipkaart?
- 14 Can I use my OV-Chipkaart on the train?
Where can I buy bus tickets in Netherlands?
With Tranzer it is possible to buy tickets for bus and train online throughout the Netherlands with your mobile phone. Tranzer is simple: download the free app, plan your trip and pay for all the tickets you need in one go. Activate a ticket if you need it and show it to the driver on your mobile phone.
Where can I buy bus tickets in Amsterdam?
One-hour tickets can be bought from the conductor or driver on the tram or bus. Day tickets can be bought on the tram or purchased in advance. Day cards can not be bought from the driver on the bus.
Where can I buy an OV chip card?
You can buy single-use chipcards or an anonymous OV – chipkaart at public transport service desks, from ticket vending machines in stations, at tobacco shops (such as Primera), and in several supermarkets. OV – chipkaart points of sale carry the pink OV – chipkaart logo.
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 much is a bus ticket in Netherlands?
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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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.
Are buses running Amsterdam?
Amsterdam tram, bus and metro services run from 06:00-00:30. During the night, there are eleven night bus routes running between 00:30-07:30.
How much does public transport cost 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. 1
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 activate my OV chip card?
Do you have a personal OV – chipkaart? Request the activation at www.ns.nl or by telephone at 0900-2021163 (€ 0.10 p.m.). Please go to the NS ticket vending machine to activate ‘reizen op saldo’ on your OV – chipkaart.
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.
What is an OV prepaid card?
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Can we refund OV-Chipkaart?
If you have an anonymous OV – chipkaart, you can request a refund of your credit using a form.
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.