Bike and train

Are you going on a cycling holiday in Holland and would you like to cover some parts of the route by train? This is often possible. The rules are as follows. In addition to a ticket for yourself, you buy one for your bike. If the ticket office is closed, you can buy the tickets from the ticket-machine. You put the bike on the train yourself. The baggage compartment is easily recognizable by a blue sticker with a bicycle on it above one of the doors. Full bags cannot be left on the bike. Remove them beforehand: it makes "loading and unloading" easier. In addition, it is wise to place your bike in the most stable position in the baggage compartment. Some trains have special clamps for this purpose. Please note that you are not allowed to take your bike on a train during the morning and evening peak periods (6.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.). You can buy a day pass for your bike for EUR 6.00. A collapsible (folding) bike can be taken on a train without any extra costs. However, it must be folded than!

Bike rental at train stations

You can rent a bike at more then 100 stations in Holland for just one day (from EUR 6,50). However, you will need valid ID and you will have to pay a security in advance. This ranges from EUR 50.00 to EUR 145.00. Of course, your money will be returned when you return the bike in good order.

Address details

Public transport travel information (operator)
Tel.: 0900 9292 (EUR 0,70 per minute; can only be reached within Holland)

Public transport travel information (computer)
Tel.: 0900 1475 (EUR 0,35 per minute; can only be reached within Holland)

Click here to go to the website of the Netherlands Railways