Title: How To Buy Dutch Train Tickets | NS Rail Fares in Netherlands
Headings: How To Buy Dutch Train Tickets
How To Buy Dutch Train Tickets
Rail Ticket Formats in the Netherlands
1. Single-use tickets
2. Personal or anonymous OV-chip cards
• If you fail to check-out you will lose the €20 deposit!
3. E-Tickets / Mobile Tickets
Train Fares in the Netherlands
The following fare types are available for train travel in the Netherlands:
Single ( Enkele reis)
Day Return ( Dagretour)
Children’s Ticket ( Railrunner)
Holland Travel Ticket
Train Fare Supplements
NS Discount ( Korting) Cards
How to Refund an Anonymous OV-Chip Card
Other Dutch Rail Tickets
How to Buy Rail Tickets at the Station
International Train Tickets

Content: The standard fare covers travel in 2nd class carriages. A 1st class ticket costs 63% more than the equivalent 2nd class fare. All Dutch rail tickets include a VAT ( BTW) charge of 9%. With a valid train ticket (checked-in OV-chip card or e-ticket) you can jump onboard any standard service to your destination and just find a free seat in your class. There are no seating reservations required on standard trains. Don’t board a train without a valid ticket as if you get caught you may have to pay a penalty of €50. Fares and timetables can be found at ns.nl
For more info/photos on Dutch trains see train types in the Netherlands
The following fare types are available for train travel in the Netherlands: Single ( Enkele reis)
The single covers travel between 2 specified Dutch stations (eg – Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Central, €4.60). The single fare will be deducted from a personal or anonymous OV-chip card after check-in and check-out. E-ticket singles can also be purchased at the standard fare.