Logo Rijn IJssel
For international students 🎓

Getting around

Public transport in the Netherlands is safe, clean, and easy to use. You can travel by train, bus, tram, or metro. Most cities and towns have good connections.

Trains are fast and go to many places. Buses and trams are good for short trips in the city. Schedules are easy to find online or in apps. Public transport helps you travel around the country and explore new places!

OV-chipcard or OV-pay

To travel, you need a card called an OV-chipkaart. You use this card to check in and check out.

How to Get It:

  • You can buy the card at train stations, supermarkets, or online.
  • There are two types:
    • Anonymous card: anyone can use it.
    • Personal card: has your name and photo. You can add discounts.

How to Use It:

  • Put money on the card at a machine or online.
  • When you travel, check in by holding the card against the card reader.
  • When you leave, check out the same way.
  • Always check in and out, or you pay too much.

OV-pay You can also check in and out on public transport using your bank card or mobile phone with OV-pay. If you dont have a student travel product, OV-pay is a cheap and easy way to travel.

No need for an OV-chipkaart anymore just hold your bank card or phone against the card reader and travel easily across the Netherlands. Its simple, fast, and you dont need to add money to a card!

Want to know more? Visit https://www.ovpay.nl

Bikes

Biking is very popular in the Netherlands. Many people use a bike every day to go to school, work, or the shop. The country has special bike paths, so it is safe and easy to ride.

You can buy a bike or rent one. Some cities also have shared bikes you can use with an app. Always lock your bike when you park it.

It is important to follow the rules. Use lights at night and stop at red lights. Wear a helmet if you want, but it is not required.

Biking is cheap, healthy, and a great way to explore the city!

More information? Check out the Across Arnhem Magazine, made by students from the Hogeschool Arnhem Nijmegen (HAN), the University of Applied Sciences in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region.