The Netherlands offers a good public transport system, with planes, ferries, bus, trams, metros and trains, that any newcomer will appreciate.

The OV-Chipkaart is the new smart-card system used throughout the Netherlands as official transport payment system for trains, buses, trams, and metro - and soon will be the only form of payment accepted throughout the country. 

In our ACCESS guide 'Public transport', you might find useful information about the OV-Chipkaart system, how to buy a ticket for the train, metro or tram, more explanation on how to buy a train ticket (chosing the right train ticket options, using the vending ticket machines) and a list of non-exhaustive related links (such as www.9292.nl/en)