The metro is a quick train that runs above and below ground in and around major Dutch cities.
The main places where you can find a metro in the Netherlands are in and around the cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. The metro connects neighbourhoods and surrounding towns to the city centre. For many people, this is a quick way to travel to work or home.
If you want to travel by metro in the Netherlands, you can use an OV chipkaart or your bank card. You use this card to check in when you enter a metro station and check out when you leave. The metro runs frequently, usually every few minutes.
A season ticket is an affordable choice for people who travel by metro every day. If you have a personalised OV chipkaart, you can get discounts or unlimited travel on specific routes. You can also buy single tickets, but this is usually more expensive.
Many employers in the Netherlands help to pay for the costs of commuting by public transport. You might get an allowance based on the distance you travel, or your employer might pay for a season ticket for the metro. Ask your boss what you have a right to.
You can find clear information and digital screens showing departure times at metro stations. You can also use an app like 9292 to plan your journey. If you are not sure, ask someone who works for the metro or other passengers to help you.
Yes, you can. You can also use the same OV chipkaart or bank card to travel by bus and tram. You need to check in and out separately for each mode of transport to make sure you pay the right price.
Yes, you can. You can buy individual tickets at vending machines and in some apps. These tickets often cost slightly more than travelling with an OV chipkaart. They are paper tickets with a QR code that you scan at the automated gates to enter and exit the station. You can also travel with OVpay by checking in and out with your bank card, credit card or phone.
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