NS Train Tickets Discount Guide The Netherlands
Save up to 40% on your NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen = Dutch National Railways) Tickets
Many tourists are not aware that your train and other public transport travel costs can be significantly reduced if you travel at certain times.
Check the guide below and choose your best options:
NS single ticket discounts
Skip the queue at the ticket machine or at the counter and easily buy your train ticket online and avoid the €1 surcharge.
Buy a ticket at least 4 days before the journey and receive a 20% discount for a journey between Monday and Thursday, and a 10% discount on weekends.
Or use the Group ticket Off-peak hours, the larger the group, the more discount you receive on a train ticket.
€1 surcharge discount
Book online and do not pay a surcharge of € 1 on a train ticket;
No queues at the counter or ticket machines.
Types of individual tickets with discount
● Single journey;
● Day return off-peak;
● Early booking off-peak
Buy Tickets With Discount here➡️
Special Discounts for Kids
Are you traveling with kids age 4-11 years old?
You can buy a fixed price (return) ticket for just €2.50
Buy Kids Tickets With Discount here➡️
Day Ticket Discounts
For a city trip or flexible train travel throughout the Netherlands
A Day ticket gives you unlimited train travel for a whole day. Discover the Netherlands from the train.
Buy Day Tickets With Discount here➡️
Holland Travel Ticket Discount
The Holland Travel Ticket is a day ticket that is valid for all public transport throughout the Netherlands (not only the train).
You can enjoy unlimited travel by train, tram, bus and metro for one day, for just €70. You won’t need to manage individual tickets, and you can get underway in an instant!
Tip: Travel Off Peak!
The Holland Travel Ticket Off-peak costs just €48. You can use it from Monday to Friday, except during 6:30 and 9:00 am, and all day on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Buy Day Holland Travel Tickets With Discount here➡️
Amsterdam City Card
Spending on or more days in Amsterdam?
The I amsterdam City Card offers a unique way to explore Amsterdam.
You get access to all major highlights and more than 70 museums, city-wide public transport, a canal cruise and bicycle rent with a single card for a fixed price!
Unlimited Museums and attractions (INCLUDED)
Get access to over 70 museums and top attractions in Amsterdam.
Unlimited Public transport (INCLUDED)
Enjoy city-wide public transport by metro, tram, bus and ferry.
Canal Cruise (INCLUDED)
Discover Amsterdam from the water with a unique canal cruise.
Bike rental (INCLUDED)
Rent a bike for a full day and explore like the locals
Get your Amsterdam City Card Here➡️
15% Discount With Booking.com
Did you know Booking.com has many (hidden) accommodation offers with 15% (or even 25%) discount?
Get your 15% Booking.com discounts Here➡️
Important Public Transport Information Updates
Plan your journey to see if there are any travel disruptions such as delays, maintenance work, strikes and more
I highly recommend to check this page before you travel to avoid any disruptions.
Check out Travel Update Page here ➡️
NS Flex Subscription Discounts
Staying in the Netherlands for a longer time where you will be traveling regularly by public transport?
You can get even more (big) discounts!
For example, 40% discount during off-peak hours and the weekend with Flex Dal Voordeel.
Benefits of the NS Flex Card
ONE CHIPCARD ONLY
Get on all public transport with 1 OV-chipkaart
With NS Flex you travel from door to door. For example, by bus, tram or OV-fiets.
CHECK IN
Always travel directly, without loading balance
No more need for a balance or lose train ticket. You pay your travel expenses monthly afterwards.
MONTHLY
You can change or cancel on a monthly basis
Get in with the discount that suits your travels. You’re not tied to anything.
● Always board immediately, without needing to buy a ticket
● Pay travel costs afterwards
● Travel from door to door on 1 OV chip card (train, bus, tram, metro, OV bicycle);
● Group travel discount (40% discount) during off-peak hours for 3 fellow travellers;
● Automatic correction in case of forgotten check-in.
Buy Flex Discount Tickets here➡️
More NS Travel Discount Options
Dal Voordeel
40% discount during off-peak hours
40% discount at weekends and public holidays
40% Co-travel discount during off-peak hours for up to 3 passengers travelling with you
Altijd Voordeel
20% discount during peak hours
40% discount during off-peak hours
40% discount at weekends and public holidays
40% Co-travel discount during off-peak hours for up to 3 passengers travelling with you
Weekend Voordeel
40% discount at weekends
40% discount on public holidays
40% Co-travel discount during off-peak hours for up to 3 passengers travelling with you
Buy any of these Travel Discount Tickets here➡️
Unlimited Travel Discounts
These options let you travel unlimited throughout the Netherlands within the given time period
Weekend Vrij
100% discount at weekends
100% discount on public holidays
40% Co-travel discount during off-peak hours for up to 3 passengers travelling with you
Option: 40% discount during off-peak hours + € 3.65
Dal Vrij
100% discount during off-peak hours
100% discount at weekends and on public holidays
40% Co-travel discount during off-peak hours for up to 3 passengers travelling with you
Altijd Vrij
100% discount during peak hour
100% discount during off-peak hours
100% discount at weekends and on public holidays
40% Co-travel discount during off-peak hours for up to 3 passengers travelling with you
Traject Vrij
Price depending on route
100% discount on a fixed route
40% discount on other routes during off-peak hours
40% discount on other routes at weekends and public holidays
40% Co-travel discount during off-peak hours for up to 3 passengers travelling with you
Buy any of these Travel Discount Tickets here➡️
Extra Services
Co-travel discount
Give 40% discount in off-peak hours + weekend to 3 fellow travellers.
Storage on account
Park your bicycle at the station. Often free for the first 24 hours.
OV-bicycle (bicycle rental)
You rent the OV-fiets by 24 hours. Hop on a bicycle to visit a friend, for example.
P+R parking
Park your car at over 270 locations throughout the Netherlands.
TIER bicycle
Rent a TIER electric bicycle via the NS app. Ideal for short distances in the city.
Kids Vrij
With Kids Vrij, children aged 4 to 11 can travel with you for free – even during rush hour.
How does the e-ticket work?
You receive tickets that you buy online or in the NS app as e-tickets. If you’re curious to see how that works, we’ll show you.
Read everything about e-tickets➡️
Smartphone with NS-app
The NS app: everything in one place
Buy your tickets and plan your journey from the NS app. You store all your tickets in the NS app – it’s really easy. Discover what else you can do.
More information
Confused?
Everything you need to know to travel in the Netherlands with public transport such as:
How to travel with the OV-chipkaart
Checking in and out
Topping up the balance on your OV-chipkaart
Co-travel discount
Everything about the OV-chipkaart
Luggage
Rent luggage locker
Travelling by train & bike
Everything about luggage
Special routes
Intercity direct
Night trains
Taking the train to the airport
Everything about special routes
Traveling with a disability
NS Travel Assistance
OV-Begeleiderskaart
Mobility aids
Facilities
Sales and travel information at the station
Facilities in the train
Facilities at and around the station
Everything about facilities
Read more on all these topics here➡️