Getting around the Netherlands is easy once you know how the system works: one payment system for most public transport, refund rules when trains are late, and strict rules for cyclists and drivers. These guides cover trains, buses and trams, driving and road tax, and the rules for bikes and fatbikes.
Last updated: 28 September 2026.
Public transport and trains
- Public Transport Netherlands 2026: The Ultimate Expat Guide (NS, OVPay & Fatbikes) – the complete guide to NS, OVpay and getting around.
- Dutch Public Transport Enters Cloud Era: OV-chipkaart to be Fully Phased Out by 2027 – the phase-out of the OV-chipkaart.
- NS Train Fares 2026: 6.5% Price Hike, Canceled Subscriptions & Higher Fines – NS fares and subscription changes.
- Dutch Train Disruptions 2026: ProRail Misses 520 Cap — NS Refund Rules – train disruptions and NS refund rules.
- Train Delays Amsterdam: The Ultimate Guide to NS Delays, Refunds & Survival (2026) – how to claim compensation for delays.
- €10 to Berlin? GoVolta Launches Budget Train Service from Amsterdam in March 2026 – the budget train from Amsterdam to Berlin.
Driving, bikes and fines
- CBR Driving Exam 2026: Costs Rise and Waiting Times Hit 5 Months – CBR driving test costs and waiting times.
- EV Road Tax in Netherlands 2026: The ‘Tesla Tax’ Shock, MRB Rates & Weight Correction Explained – road tax (MRB) for electric cars.
- Fatbike Rules 2026: Helmet Laws, Age Limits & The Insurance Trap (2026 Guide) – fatbike rules, helmets and age limits.
- Dutch Traffic Fines 2026: The Cost of Texting on a Bike & Speeding (CJIB Guide) – traffic fines and how CJIB works.
- Amsterdam Parking Rates 2026: Fees Hike by 15% in West & Oost – Amsterdam parking rates and permits.