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Tram - Amsterdam

138 Reviews Getting around in Amsterdam is not a big problem. Some of the interesting or must visit places are quite adjacent to one another...walking is very possible. However, some places do need a little bit...

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Public transport The Hague

32 Reviews 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...

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Eindhoven airport Eindhoven

10 Reviews From the airport 29 min to CS Eindhoven. With Bus nr 401, starting at Eindhoven Airport, Eindhoven Central station is convenient accessible. For schedules and other information click here or call in...

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Train Haarlem

11 Reviews Haarlem has a very beautifull trainstation designed by architect D.A.N. Margadant. It was built between 1905-1908. I will tel you more about it in another chapter. The first railway track in the...

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Train Alkmaar

2 Reviews The easiest way to get to Alkmaar is by train. You can get there from Amsterdam Central Station in about 30 minutes, or do as we did and travel straight from Schiphol. For the latter you’ll need to...

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Train - to/from Schiphol Airport Amsterdam

52 Reviews Today, Wednesday, June 1, 2011, we are going to Schiphol for the day with Hans' sister and husband. First we took the IBIS shuttle to the airport. We headed for the Train Tickets section where Nel...

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General transport info The Hague

14 Reviews Are you nervous about taking your baby or child on a plane trip? You aren't alone, most parents are nervous about it. We have moved with Iris and Sam Tarragona Corfu by plane this holiday and drove...

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Buses Eindhoven

4 Reviews We have a new way of traveling by bus from Eindhoven CS to Eindhoven Airport with stops at Strijp and Veldhoven, a special route which will take u in 25 min from CS to the Airport in a very...

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Bus - Haarlem

7 Reviews The transportation by bus is organized very well. Lots of busses travel from and to the central trainstation. The busses depart on a very regular base and they depart and arrive almost always on...

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By car Alkmaar

1 Review If you're planning to go to Alkmaar, there are several options. Going by car is possible but be sure not to park in the city center during afternoons, Saturdays or vacations. Park you're car in...

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CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station Amsterdam

39 Reviews In 2012 a new public transporation location system was introduced identifying the following areas designated with a letter: A - Tram 4, 9, 16, 24, 25 & 26. B - Tram 1, 2, 5, 13 & 17. C - Bus 32, 33,...

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Bicycles The Hague

9 Reviews The Hague Hello!! I travelled a bit through europe and got to the Hague. At the tourist information they told me about bicycle rent right in the city center, just across the Queens palace! They...

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Train Eindhoven

5 Reviews Thanks Carin I know it is some time since you helped us but our trip is getting closer and I was looking at trains. Coulde we buy a return ticket from schipol to einhoven but get off at amsterdam for...

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Bicycle Haarlem

7 Reviews Of you're looking for a good place to rent a bike in Haarlem than go to Toyzon/Breeks. An incredible fun store right in the centre of THE city with 1minute distance of the big square (Grote Markt)....

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Train Amsterdam

70 Reviews In 2006 I came to the city by train from Paris with Thalys red carriages. The one way ticket is EUR 100 (unfortunately there was not 2nd class ticket because I bought ticet 1 day in advance of my...

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Cars and automobiles The Hague

10 Reviews The Netherlands has a vast and efficient network of freeways known as the "Snelweg". Destinations are very well marked with plenty of exit warnings making it easy to get around. The speed limit on the...

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Cycling Eindhoven

3 Reviews The easiest and quickest way to go to the center is by bike. A lot of traffic here specially in the weekends. U can rent bikes next to the Central Station, also one can leave his bike for hours or...

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Train station Haarlem

4 Reviews Its easy to catch a train to Haarlem with frequent train services on any of the following routes. The trip only takes around 20 mins from Amsterdam. Amsterdam - Zandvoort Amsterdam - Breda Hoorn -...

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Schiphol Airport - Terminal information Amsterdam

30 Reviews Leaving CDG behind and arriving at AMS schipol is like day and night. Warmth and friendliness and hospitality oozes out of the AMS crew while I was glad to leave behind the sullen AF lounge people to...

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Taxis Eindhoven

6 Reviews Used Taxi Lichstad when in Eindhoven for the day to get back to airport. Bennie kept in touch via email before I arrived, and then via text when I was in Eindhoven to ensure I knew when and where I'd...

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Airplane Haarlem

3 Reviews The countryside has such beautiful scenery if you are lucky enough to fly in on a nice day. If it is very cloudy and rainy it is hard to see any of the wonderful country of Holland. A view of the...

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Bus - Amsterdam

15 Reviews GVB busses to/from the Central station (In front of the Victoria Hotel- city side): -18-Central Station-Louweshoek -21-Central Station-Geuzenveld -22-Zaanstr.-Th.K .v. Lohuizenlaan -48-Central...

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by car Eindhoven

4 Reviews Coming from the higway A2, exit 32 or 33 going direction Eindhoven u might come across this square. Eindhoven has a "Ring", a road all around Eindhoven. This Ring has many trafficlights,Eindhoven has...

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Boat - Haarlem

2 Reviews Check out Haarlem from the river Spaarne and it's canals. A unique way to see all the beautifull old houses around the river Spaarne and near the canals. Perhaps you will even see windmill the...

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Metro Amsterdam

18 Reviews Metro is under maintenance and it's not working all the way from Amsterdam Amstel station to Centraal Station. It's supposed to be working again by September 4th, 2011. The only information regarding...

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Dutch Railways (NS) Zomertoer and other deals

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The Dutch Railways (NS) has special tickets for daytrips in Spring, Summer and Autumn.The tickets are called Lentetoer, Zomertoer and Herfsttoer.With this ticket 2 persons can travel first class unlimited for one day in the Netherlands by train for € 45.--.On weekdays valid from 9AM; in the weekends all day.Some Dutch shops like Kruidvat, AH, Jumbo and Blokker sometimes have limited tickets for special deals; like a 2 person day ticket second class for just € 30.--.

Hitchhiking

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Hitchhiking is pretty safe.A few things:No walking on the highways.Use a clear destination sign if you want a fast pickup.Best places are gasstation at highway entries or gasstation/rest areas of the highways. You may have to walk some kilometers to reach those spots.Hitchhike pickup locationsBetter is to arrange a ride upfront using the Liftcentrale website.2010 update: In case of train service disruption; lift service via Twitter.More Dutch Hitchhiking websites:ToogethrSamen Rijden Driving TogetherRidehere Carpooling to eventsMeerijden Joining a ride

Train Travel in the Netherlands

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Most of the Dutch train transportation is provided by the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).Some local lines are served by:- Syntus (Overijssel and Gelderland)- Arriva(Groningen and Friesland)- Veolia (Limburg)- Prignitzer Eisenbahn (Enschede to Gronau in Germany).- Bentheimer Eisenbahn (Hengelo to Bad Bentheim in cooperation with Syntus).Historical steam trains:Hoorn-Enkhuizen Museum Steam TrainZuid-Limburge Stoomtrein MaatschappijInternational trains:- TGV or Thalys (to France)- Eurostar (to London via the Chunnel)- NS High speed website- High Speed Line information- Benelux Railroad networkRecommended Dutch daytrips by trainDutch Trains Start pageDutch Public transportation journeyplanner

Use the bicycle to and around the city

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Tourists should be prepared to see lots of bicycle traffic in Amsterdam. If you decide to rent a bike you should be extremely careful because cyclists are just like drivers, they have to stop at a red light and so on. Cycling in Amsterdam is not just for fun. So, you should not just ride it slowly and slow down the others. However, if you are not that very-well experienced, just enter a group and take part in a leisure tour around the city. In general, I would suggest the bicycle to get to the city and around it, explore it and even visit the countryside by bike. You will be able to stop whenever you want to take pictures and still keep fit!

Boat and Ferry

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The Netherlands can be reached via the Northsea; see these websites:General:Dutch ferry start pageFerries to Dutch Islands:TexelVlieland & TerschellingAmeland or SchiermonnikoogBorkum (Germany)To/From the United Kingdom:Stena LinesNorfolk LineDFDS SeawaysCargo Ships:Cargoship CruisesHoliday on a cargoshipSailing routes within the Netherlands.

OV chip kaarts (chip cards)

by cuuixsilver

The Netherlands are gradually shifting from using strippenkaarts (strip tickets) on the Metro, buses and trams to using new smart cards. These cards have many benefits and a few problems. They can be loaded with up to 20 euros, which means they last much longer than strip tickets; when you check in and out of a station/bus/tram the right amount is automatically deducted so you don't need to know the zones -- a huge plus for visitors. You can reload them easily with a bank card and you can even buy them online before your arrival.On the down side, if you forget to check out of the station, they get fouled up and you have to see someone at a special office to get it straightened out. If you lose one, you could be out 20 euros. And, maybe most problematic, your movements can be tracked, especially if you register your card (which offers some protection against loss).But for the...

Get stripping!

by jayhawk2000

A dense web of tram lines, bus routes and underground metros cover the major cities and link towns together.No matter where you travel locally, all you need is the strip card ('strippenkaart') as it is accepted all over the country. These are sold at post offices, news agents, train stations, tourist info offices and at many hotels and hostels.Stamping the card grants you an hour's worth of travel for as far as you like on as many buses or trams as it takes, as long as you stamp enough strips. Fold the card to the strip you want stamping and stick it into the validating machines on board the tram.Chant this mantra before stamping your card: 'A strip for me, a strip for the zone I'm in and a strip for each zone I'm travelling into.' In most city centres, that means stamping only two strips as you will probably stay in the same zone the entire time. Most bus and tram stops have maps...

Trains

by ultchuk

The Netherlands has a good running train system, allthoug some Dutch would disagree with you when there is a delay, ha! Look at the 'english' site below for planning your trip by train through the Netherlands, including the fares of the tickets to purchase.

Train

by SanderH

It's easy to get around in the Netherlands. During the day time, trains are frequent, and will bring you to all major cities in the country. No need to make a reservation. Just buy a ticket and hop on the train. There are two classes, but the second class will do just fine for most trips.You can check the schedule online, but try to avoid peak hours (before 9 and after 5) or you won't be able to find a seat.From all trainstations you can easely get a connecting bus to bring you to your destination.

Ritsen (zipping)

by ATLC

Traffic can be horrendous in The Netherlands. The government tries to get everyone on public transport but with the privatisation of the railway company NS, people would rather sit in their own car and wait than in overfull trains that are not on schedule.So what do you do when you drive in a traffic jam? You try and get to the front of it. When two lanes become one, no one lets the other pass and move into the row of cars.Huge promotion campaigns from the governement educate the driver along the motorway:You'll find signs saying: RITSEN VANAF 300 M. meaning that some 500 m ahead of you your lane will stop so you have to "ZIP" into the other row. Basically the campaign tells you to let others in, in front of you. One by one the rows of cars "zip" to become one row.Tests proved that if everyone keeps driving and lets others pass, then traffic jams are less.See how it works on the website...

Top 3 Hotels in Netherlands

Seven Bridges Hotel Amsterdam

4 Reviews and 488 Opinions We almost stayed here. Looked like a charming hotel, although we didn’t see the rooms. It’s in a...

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The Manhattan Hotel Rotterdam Rotterdam

6 Reviews and 138 Opinions Right opposite Rotterdam Centraal train station on Weena, is the imposing 5 star Westin hotel. It...

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Novotel Maastricht Maastricht

4 Reviews and 177 Opinions It's great to see and witness that the hotel has a heated outdoor swimming pool, which you can use...

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Q: A couple of years since I've been back. Nothing stays the same. So, is the old strippenkaart system finally over? I can read...

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