By train
Travel comfortably and quickly to your destination with one of our 165 trains. Whether you need to be in Leeuwarden, Maastricht, or Almelo, our trains are ready for you.
About your journey
Discover everything about traveling by train, bus, or bike, including international travel and travel with disabilities. Arriva ensures that you travel comfortably and safely to your destination every day.
Welcome to our public transportation services
Arriva offers a reliable and sustainable way to travel throughout the Netherlands. Our trains and buses run according to a fixed schedule. You can find your departure time in the timetable or plan your journey in the travel planner. Discover the convenience of traveling with Arriva.
By bus
A day of shopping in the city? On your way to school? Or commuting to work? With our 1,400 buses, we are always ready for you.
By bike
Bring your own bike on our buses and trains. Or continue your journey with an Arriva shared bike!
International travel
Your travel comfort is our priority. We not only ensure that you can travel quickly and comfortably within the Netherlands, but we also make it possible to cross the border in cooperation with our German and Belgian colleagues.
Paying for your journey
Ticket
To travel with public transport, you need a valid ticket, such as an OV-chip card or a debit card. Don't have an OV-chip card or don't want to travel with your debit card?
- By train: buy an e-ticket or purchase a ticket at the ticket machine at the station.
- By bus: buy an e-ticket of purchase a ticket from the bus driver. Note that payments in the bus can only be made by card, not cash!
Transfers
Are you transferring to another public transport operator? First check out with the current operator and then check in with the new operator.
Checking in and out
At the train station:
- Does your train station have gates? Then hold your card against the card reader on the right side.
- Does your train station have poles? Then check in and out there. At the end of your journey, check out in the same way.
In the bus:
- Hold your card against the card reader in the bus to check in. At the end of your journey, check out in the same way.
Always check out with the public transport operator where you checked in.
Traveling with a disability
Public transportation is for everyone! We are happy to assist you if you need extra help during your journey. We have compiled all the information for you.
Questions and contact
Do you have a question, complaint or want to request a refund? We are here to help you!