How do you use NS Eticket?

How do you use NS Eticket?

Step 1: Go to a gate with the ‘scan ticket’ symbol. Step 2: Hold the barcode against the illuminated surface on the right hand side. Step 3: The gate will open and you can enter or leave the station.

What does Dagretour mean?

noun. day return [noun] (British) a train or bus ticket that allows you to travel at a reduced price to a place and back again on the same day: (Translation of dagretour from the PASSWORD Dutch–English Dictionary © 2014 K Dictionaries Ltd)

Can tourists get NS Flex?

International visitors should note that these NS discount cards are aimed at residents rather than tourists. The NS rail subscription products are generally linked to a personal OV-chip card which includes your name, date of birth and photo.

What time is off peak NS?

We make a distinction between peak and off-peak hours: » Off-peak hours are between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., before 6:30 a.m. and after 6:30 p.m. On weekends and holidays, off-peak hours apply all day. » Peak hours are the hours between 6:30 and 9:00 a.m., and from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday.

What is intercity Amsterdam?

Intercity Direct is a Dutch higher-speed train service operating on the HSL-Zuid, connecting Amsterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport, Rotterdam Centraal and Breda. Intercity Direct replaced the Fyra brand as of December 2013; it is part of NS International.

Can international students travel for free in Netherlands?

If you are studying at a secondary vocational or tertiary education institution in the Netherlands you can apply for free and discounted student travel on public transport. You can apply for student travel at the central government’s executive organisation for education, Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs – DUO website.

What happens if you have an off-peak ticket?

If you board a train at a time when your Off-Peak ticket is not valid, you will be charged the difference between the fare you have paid and the cheapest valid fare for the service concerned. In some circumstances you may have to pay a penalty fare.

What times can I travel with an off-peak ticket?

CrossCountry Off-Peak times Generally speaking, the Off-Peak window begins after 09:30 and outside of evening commuter hours – 15:30-18:15 – for travel in and out of big cities. Super Off-Peak tickets become available after 10:00.

What is the difference between sprinter and intercity?

Intercity trains are fast domestic train services which make limited stops between the major centres. If you are travelling from one city to another these are nearly always the best and quickest option. Sprinter Services are slower stopping train services which generally make stops at all stations between cities.

How much is the Intercity Amsterdam?

Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket This is a 1 day (€19.50), 2 day (€28.00) or 3 day (€36.50) ticket which is valid on all public transport in the greater Amsterdam region. This includes NS trains, all regional buses (Connexxion, EBS and Arriva Keukenhof services) and all GVB Amsterdam buses, metro and trams.

What is the cheapest way to travel in the Netherlands?

5 tips to travel the Netherlands with little money

• NS Groupticket (Groepticket) The best and cheapest way to travel: the group ticket.
• Holland Travel Ticket. If you want to see as much as you can of the country within one day, maybe the Holland Travel ticket is a good idea for you.
• Special offer tickets.
• Flixbus.
• 9292.nl.

Are Amsterdam trams free?

GVB (tram, metro, bus) tickets While using public transport in Amsterdam you have to check-in and check-out (present your ticket to a validator on board). The ticket becomes valid the first time you check-in. Children up to 4 years old travel for free. A ticket for children aged 4 – 11 costs € 4 per day.