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From Amsterdam ride a bus going to The Hague. The public transportation in Netherlands uses 'Nationale Strippenkaart'. Strippenkaarts (Strip Cards) are valid on all buses, trams and metro lines in the city and offer the most economical option for visitors. Strippenkaarts are sold at all rail stations, newspaper shops, post offices and all Albert Hein grocery stores. Tickets containing 2 and 3 strips are available from the driver, but it is much cheaper to buy a 15- or 45-strip card before you board a bus or tram. The 'Strippenkaart' is on sale at the The Hague and Scheveningen Tourist Information Offices, all post offices, most tobacconists and bookshops and at reception desks in a large number of hotels in The Hague. The 'Strippenkaart' is valid throughout the Netherlands, and includes travelling on regional busses and local trains. Tickets containing 2 and 3 strips are available from the driver, but it is much cheaper to buy a 15- or 45-strip card before you board a bus or tram. The 'Strippenkaart' is on sale at the The Hague and Scheveningen Tourist Information Offices, all post offices, most tobacconists and bookshops and at reception desks in a large number of hotels in The Hague. The 'Strippenkaart' is valid throughout the Netherlands, and includes travelling on regional busses and local trains.
Prices (in Euros)
2 strips (single journey, one zone) 1.60
3 strips (single journey, two zones) 2.40
8 strips (also valid as one-day ticket) 6.40
15 strips, full fare
(multiple journey, advance sale only) 6.50
15 strips, concessionary fare*
(multiple journey, advance sale only) 4.30
45 strips (multiple journey, advance sale only) 19.20
* Elderly over 65 and children under 12
To Use the Strip Card:
1. Check the map located at each stop or onboard to determine how many zones you require.
2. Validate the strippenkaart by stamping it in the yellow machines onboard or get a stamp from the driver. Validate according to the number of zones you will pass, plus one. For example, if you are traveling within one zone, validate two strips; If traveling across two zones, validate three units. Note: Multiple passengers can travel on a single strippenkaard as long as the proper number of strips is validated for each rider.
Ticket validity depends upon the number of strips used as follows:
Number of zones (strips cancelled) Validity
1-3 zones (2-4 strips) 1 hour
4-6 zones (5-7 strips) 1.5 hours
7-9 zones (8-10 strips) 2 hours
10-15 zones (11-16 strips) 3 hours
16 or more zones (17-20 strips) 3.5 hours
Updated Jun 29, 2008
Website: www.htm.net
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The following local busses serve the The Hague Centraal Station:
18-Clingendael - Rijswijk de Schilp
22-Scheveningen Noorderstrand-Duinzigt
The following Connexxion busses serve the The Hague Centraal Station:
39-Leiderdorp, Rijnland Ziekenhuis
42-Den Haag Rotonde Houtkade
43-Leiden CS
45-Leiden Vossenbes
53-Kruisweg
88-Oegstgeest
89-Lisse
90-Haarlem
91-Den Haag
95-Noordwijk
380-Alphen a/d Rijn
381-Alphen a/d Rijn
382-Boskoop
383-Krimpen /d IJssel
The following local trams serve the The Hague Centraal Station:
2-Leidsenhage-Kraayenstein
3-Station Laan van NOI-Loosduinen
6-Leidschendam Noord-De uithof
9-Scheveningen Noorderstrand-Vrederust
10-Statenkwartier-Station Voorburg
15-Centraal Station-Nootdorp
16-Centraal Station-Moerwijk
17-Statenkwartier-Wateringse Veld
The following local night busses serve the The Hague Centraal Station:
N1: Scheveningen - Centrum/Buitenhof
N2: Leidschendam/Leidschenveen (Dillenburgsingel) - Centrum/Buitenhof
N3: Ockenburgh/Loosduinen (Wijndaelerweg)- Centrum/Buitenhof
N4: Wateringen/Rijswijk (Plein) - Centrum/Buitenhof
N5: Ypenburg/Leidschendam (Damlaan) - Centrum/Buitenhof
N6: Zoetermeer (Hoflaan) - Centrum/Buitenhof
The following intercity Lightrail serve the The Hague Centraal Station:
Erasmus line-Rotterdam
3-Zoetermeer Centrum West
4-Zoetermeer Javalaan
Updated Sep 17, 2007
Website: http://www.htm.nl
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The Randstad Rail is a mix of tram and train with the following lines:
-Erasmusline: Den Haag Centraal - Rotterdam Slinge
-Oosterheemline: 3: Loosduinen (Arnold Spoelplein) - Zoetermeer Centrum-West.
-Oosterheemline: 4: Den Haag De Uithof - Zoetermeer Javalaan.
Strippenkaarten are valid tickets on the RandstadRail.
Written Sep 17, 2007
Website: http://www.randstadrail.nl/
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The Hague has direct train connenctions to Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, Utrecht and Rotterdam.
The Hague will be connected to the high speed train network to Antwerpen-Brussels-Paris.
The Hague has 2 big stations: Den Haag Centraal Station and Den Haag Holland Spoor (better known as CS and HS).
The Centraal station has the central bus station on the first floor and tram and light rail connections too.
Written Sep 17, 2007
Website: http://www.ns.nl
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Remember to ask information at the local HTM shop which located just opposites Bijenkorf shopping centre.
There you can find or ask informations about how to travel with local bus and tram, as the strippen card that you bought is valid for both usage.
Do not forget that before you step into the Ranstad Rail tram, you have to stamp your strippen card first, as in this particular new tram, there is not any stamping machine available onboard. Currently there are 2 lines that use this new tram, Randstad Rail 3 and 4.
Where else, the old trams have onboard strippen card stamping machines available.
If you are a student or a pensioner, you can enjoy a special rates for the strippen card.
Bus and tram time-tables are available for free at the self help counter.
Updated Sep 12, 2007
Website: http://www.9292ov.nl
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The easiest way to explore the city of The hague and the surrounding areas is by tram. The tram takes you everywhere, to Scheveningen, Delft and of course the most important attractions of The Hague.
Written Apr 22, 2006
Website: http://www.9292ov.nl
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In The Hague there are over 30 bus and tramlines for your travel needs. Buy a "nationale strippenkaart" at a train station, tourist- and post-office, tobacco shop, or bookshop.
The "strippenkaart" gives you access to ALL Dutch buses and tramlines and costs 6.40 EURO for 15 "strips" (45 strippenkaart = 18.90 EURO). For students, people over 65 years old and children there is a reduced rate; 15 strippenkaart = 4.20 EURO.
Also possible to buy a strippenkaart in the bus/tramline (HTM): 2 strippenkaart -> 1.60 EURO, 3 strippenkaart -> 2.40 EURO
(on this strippenkaart children of 4 - 11 years and older people with 65-card can travel together at just one strippenkaart - prices with reserve)
When travelling with your strippenkaart, ask some info inside with the conductor (about the transport zones which cost one strip).
Like one zone travel in the city costs 2 strips, and two zones cost 3 strips etc.
It is possible to buy a "group return" for one day, get some info at HTM. Here you may get any information about the way you wanna go ... also about some night services at Friday and Saturday (all specified on the back of the card).
Be warned, taxis are expensive in the Netherlands. Just getting in a taxi already costs about 4.00 Euro (basic rate) plus each km travelled!
Taxis can be hailed in the street, or ordered by phone:
*ATC Taxi, 070 3178877
*HCT City Tax, 070 3830830
*HTMC, tel. 070 3907722
Updated Jul 29, 2005
Website: http://www.9292ov.nl
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Tram- & Bus-lines: >>>
Tram-line 1: Delft-Den Haag CS-Madurodam-Scheveningen
Tram-line 8: Den Haag Vrederust-Station HS-Scheveningen
Tram-line 9: Den Haag Vrederust-Stations HS-CS-Scheveningen
Tram-line 11: Den Haag station HS-Scheveningen
Bus-line 14: Den Haag Berestein-Scheveningen
Bus-line 22: Leidschendam-stations Leidschendam-Voorburg Voorburg-Den Haag station CS-Scheveningen
Bus-line 23: Kijkduin-station Rijswijk-Voorburg-Laan van N.O.I-/Scheveningen
For Parking Cars See >>>
Palace promenade Scheveningen - Car Parking
Updated Jul 29, 2005
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Getting around the Hague was very easy, the trams were very easy to use. We stopped off at the Visitor's Station and they gave sold us tickets to use and explain the usage. It interesting that its based on trust that you stamp the correct number of stamps.
Written Jul 12, 2005
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Public transportation services in The Hague are, like everywhere else in the Netherlands, outstanding. Approximately 30 bus and tramlines can transport you in and around The Hague as well as to Delft, Wassenaar, Voorburg, Rijkswijk and Wateringen. The "Haagse Tram Maatschapppij" or HTM, as it is known by the locals, is the major public transportation service for the city. Visit HTM's web-site and click over to view the English pages for more information. Be sure to purchase a 15 or 45 strip national "Strippenkaart" or "strip-card" for fare reductions in The Hague and thoroughout the country. Day passes for unlimited travel throughout the city can be purchased for Euro 5.70.
Updated Apr 13, 2005
Phone: 070-384-8666
Website: http://www.htm.nl
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