Being a very densely populated country, the Netherlands have an extensive network of public transport which enables travellers to reach virtually any place in the country in a relatively short time.  

A single card for the public transport in the Netherlands

 

The OV-chipkaart (public travelling card) is the only valid public transport ticket for the entire Dutch public transport system. For the tram, train, bus or metro. This folder provides information on how to use the OV-chipkaart.

See:

http://www.ov-chipkaart.nl/afbeeldingen/5434/travellingwiththeovchipkaart

 

Four steps are important when travelling using the OV-chipkaart:

Step 1: Select your OV-chipkaart

Step 2: Top up your OV-chipkaart

Step 3: Check in when boarding

Step 4: Check out when getting out the tram, train, bus or metro

 

Ask at the information desk on the airport or at the railway station where you can get an OV-chipkaart (public travelling card).

 

Bicycles

Most people in the Netherlands ride bicycles. Cycle paths run all over the country through scenic areas and villages as well as through towns and city centers. Sometimes these cycle paths are separate tracks and at other times just the extreme right-hand side of the road. Cycling is probably the most practical way of getting around. There are many places where you can hire a bike, for example the train station. Don’t forget to lock your bicycle when you leave it on the street or there won’t be one when you come back!!

 

Traffic regulations

In the Netherlands, generally all traffic coming from the right has right-of-way, unless the signs or road markings indicate otherwise. If an accident takes place between a car and a bicycle, moped or pedestrian, the driver is responsible. If a car makes a right turn, on-going bicycles, mopeds and pedestrians have right-of-way. At roundabouts, unless indicated otherwise, all traffic at the roundabout has right-of-way. The speed limit is indicated along the road or when not indicated in residential areas 30 km an hour, in urban areas 50, on non-motorway roads outside city limits 80 and on motorways 120.