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If you'd like to explore The Netherlnads beyond Amsterdam and travel around as much as possible, applying for the Off-Peak Discount Card would be the right thing to do.
For just 55 Euro you get 40% discount on all the train tickets for you and another 3 friends or family members. The card is valid for 1 year, but even if you don't plan to stay here this long it worth purchasing the card.
All you have to do is to fill out a form, which can be found at any train station's tickets booth, and say that you're willing to use your discount card immediately. You, then, will get the temporary card and.... HIT THE ROAD.
Just to give you an example a single roundtrip ticket Amsterdam-Groningen costs 37.10 Euro with the card you would pay only 22.20 Euro. and if your 3 friends join too, then you already saved some money in one single journey! You can see more information HERE
One more thing: In the website it says that you'll need to bring your picture for the card, this policy has changed and you don't have to do this anymore! Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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www.9292ov gives you all schedules and prices on any route by public transport (metro/train/bus/tram) in The Netherlands.
NEW! English version: http://journeyplanner.9292.nl/
For the original Dutch site www.9292ov I've written a little instruction to help you use the site.
So, if you want to plan a trip in our country with public transport, use the form on the website and fill it in:
Go to www.9292ov.nl
VAN = FROM
NAAR = TO
Click TREINSTATION if you're departing from or arriviing at a train station
If clicking TREINSTATION, then you only need to fill in the name of the place/town
Cllick ADRES if you're departing from or arriving at a specific address
STRAAT=STREET: fill in street name
HUISNR=HOUSENUMBER: fill in housenumber
PLAATS=PLACE/TOWN: fill town or village name
DATUM=DATE: choose date
TIJD=TIME: choose time
Finally click GEEF REISADVIES
You get 5 possibilities at a time in the next screen.
Choose Laatste Reismogelijkheid for the latest departure
Choose Eerste Reismogelijkheid for first departure
Eerder = Earlier
Later = Later
Lopen = walking
Translations of other words used on the website
Kaart = Map
Afdrukken = Print
Advies per sms = advice per sms
Mail door = Send to mail
Bijzonderheden = special comments
Vervoer op afroep/taxi means Taxi
Reisdetails = details of the trip (all the stops in between departure and arrival)
Prijs = Price of the trip
Terugreis = journey back (it reverts your search details so that departure becomes arrival and vice versa)
Wijzig uw reis = change your trip details
Nieuw advies = new advice for a new trip Leave a Comment
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 Strippenkaart by Nathalie_B
Buying your ticket from a bus driver is possible but it will cost you 3 times more!!!
*The picture is taken from http://www.vbn-bv.nl Leave a Comment
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 Panorama View from Schiphol by ImaniacLeave a Comment
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 canal tour in Amsterdam by Madschick
It is wonderful to see the houses and beautiful facades from the boat, get to see the harbor at the river Ij and watch the houseboats to the left and right. It gives you a true Amsterdam feeling! Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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In Amsterdam, it is worth buying strip tickets (strippenkaart) if you plan on using the public transportation. They're valid on all buses, trams and metros and are more convenient and cheaper than buying single tickets.
On the trams, you must get them validated (ie. stamped) by the operator located toward the back of the car.
You can buy strippenkaart at tobacco shops, post offices, train station counters, ticketing machines, many bookshops and newsagencies, and at the GVB office in front of the train station.
Amsterdam has a zone system, like other large cities in Europe. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 by Marie-France
In large cities like Amsterdam, bicycle traffic can get pretty heavy (although there are lots of bike lanes), so watch out! Leave a Comment Theme: Bicycle
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 On the train by Nathalie_BLeave a Comment Theme: Train
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The Netherlands is ideal to explore by bicycle.
Most train stations have supervised bicycle parking for Euro 1.10 per day.
Furthermore there are plublic unguarded bicycle locations. Parking on the pavement/street in front of a station normally is not allowed; at some stations wrongly parked bicycles will be removed!
You can take your bicycle with you on the train outside the rush hours (mo-fr: 9AM - 4.30PM and after 6PM). A day ticket for your bicycle is Euro 6.00. Bicycle may only stored in thr train at the special bicycle area indicated with a bicycle logo at the related train entrance.
At about 80 stations cou can rent a bicycle for Euro 2.85 per 20 hours. This is a membership agreement for which you pay an additional Euro 7.50 annual fee. In 2009 the NS started Electric scooter renting service at some major stations. A helmet is not required; a driver license is. The radius without charging is 60 km. Costs are Euro 7.50 for 3 hours or Euro 15.00 for 20 hours.
Just renting a bicycle at a private bicycle shop can cost up to Euro 25.00 a day depending on the type of bike.
Remember to bring passport and a deposit.
Dutch bicycle websites
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