UTRECHT – October 20, 2026 | The Dutch Daily
NS fares 2027 are out: on 1 January 2027 the price of a single train ticket and most subscriptions rises by an average of 4.7%, NS announced on 20 October 2026. Some products stay the same, and NS is also raising the maximum off-peak discount from 60% to 80%. This guide lists what changes, what does not, the new prices NS has published for subscriptions and extras, and why the increase happens. All prices below were checked on 20 October 2026 and can still change.
NS fares 2027: quick answer
- Average increase in NS fares 2027: 4.7% from 1 January 2027 (single tickets and most subscriptions).
- Stays the same: Railrunner at €2.50, the Kids Vrij subscription (free) and Dal Voordeel for ages 12 to 17 (free).
- Off-peak deals: PrijsTijd Deals go from a maximum of 60% to a maximum of 80% off, and become available on the day itself during 2027.
- Dal Voordeel (adults): €6.35 to €6.65 per month; €76.20 to €79.80 per year.
- Dal Vrij (summer subscription): NS wants to talk further with the government about a continuation in summer 2027; nothing is confirmed.
Contents
- 1. What NS announced
- 2. NS fares 2027: new prices compared with 2026
- 3. What does not get more expensive
- 4. Off-peak: PrijsTijd Deals up to 80% off
- 5. Why NS fares go up again
- 6. Reactions and open questions
- 7. A new direct intercity from Groningen
- 8. How to limit the increase
- 9. FAQ
- 🇳🇱 Dutch Corner
- Sources
1. NS fares 2027: what NS announced
In a press release of 20 October 2026, NS says that the price of a train ticket and most subscriptions will rise by an average of 4.7% on 1 January 2027. That is an average, not a flat percentage on every product: some products are unchanged, and others rise by more or less than 4.7%. NS says it will inform travellers personally about the new price of their subscription over the coming weeks, and that the new prices are published on ns.nl/tarieven.
NOS reported the same day that train tickets will be 4.7% more expensive on average next year. For the background on this year’s increase, see our guide to NS train fares 2026.
2. NS fares 2027: new prices compared with 2026
The NS price list on ns.nl/tarieven shows the 2026 and 2027 prices side by side. We compared them with NS’s 2026 consumer price list (PDF). The percentage column is our own calculation from those two prices, rounded to one decimal. Prices are in euros and include VAT.
| Product | 2026 | 2027 | Change (our calculation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dal Voordeel, per month | €6.35 | €6.65 | +4.7% |
| Dal Voordeel, per year (on balance) | €76.20 | €79.80 | +4.7% |
| NS Flex Dal Vrij, 2nd class, per month | €127.95 | €134.00 | +4.7% |
| NS Flex Dal Vrij, 1st class, per month | €169.95 | €178.00 | +4.7% |
| NS Flex Weekend Vrij excl. off-peak discount, 2nd class | €39.50 | €41.50 | +5.1% |
| NS Flex Weekend Vrij excl. off-peak discount, 1st class | €49.95 | €52.50 | +5.1% |
| NS Flex Weekend Vrij incl. off-peak discount, 2nd class | €43.50 | €45.95 | +5.6% |
| NS Flex Weekend Vrij incl. off-peak discount, 1st class | €53.95 | €56.95 | +5.6% |
| NS Flex Altijd Vrij, 2nd class, per month | €399.95 | €418.70 | +4.7% |
| NS Flex Altijd Vrij, 1st class, per month | €679.90 | €711.80 | +4.7% |
| Railrunner | €2.50 | €2.50 | unchanged |
| Day ticket for a dog | €3.70 | €3.90 | +5.4% |
| Group ticket (2 or 3 people, total) | €38.50 | €40.00 | +3.9% |
| Group ticket, extra per person (4th to 7th) | €4.50 | €4.75 | +5.6% |
| Off-peak bike ticket (Fietskaart Dal) | €8.50 | €8.90 | +4.7% |
| Supplement ICE / IC Direct (HSL) | €3.20 | €3.40 | +6.3% |
| Paper ticket supplement | €1.60 | €1.70 | +6.3% |
| OV-fiets rental (NS press release) | €4.80 | €4.95 | +3.1% |
Taken together, the NS fares 2027 are a mixed picture: most subscriptions rise by about 4.7%, a few extras rise more, and children and teenagers keep their free or cheap options.
Prices checked on 20 October 2026 on ns.nl/tarieven, in the NS 2026 consumer price list and in the NS press release (for OV-fiets). They can change and NS reserves the right to correct errors. The 2027 price of individual train journeys is not listed in the sources we used; the new per-journey prices are on the NS website.
3. What does not get more expensive
According to NS, the following stay as they are:
- Railrunner, the unlimited-travel option for children, remains €2.50.
- Kids Vrij: children up to and including 11 years old continue to travel for free.
- Dal Voordeel for young people aged 12 to 17 remains free. Young people get 40% off during off-peak hours and on weekends with it.
4. NS fares 2027 and off-peak travel: PrijsTijd Deals up to 80% off
The main counterweight to the price rise is cheaper off-peak travel. With PrijsTijd Deals the maximum discount goes from 60% to 80% in 2027, NS says. The deals apply to trains with plenty of free seats outside peak hours.
NOS adds a practical detail: today you must book at least a day in advance, and during 2027 these tickets also become available on the day of travel. NS board member Daan Schut links the discounts to the price rise: “That is why we offer big discounts outside the rush hour” (our translation).
5. Why NS fares 2027 go up again
NS explains that the 4.7% consists of three parts:
- the expected inflation for 2027;
- a correction for inflation in 2026;
- a previously agreed catch-up indexation (inhaalindexatie) for the inflation that was missed in 2020 to 2023.
NS says ticket price rises are bound by strict rules agreed with the national government, and that ticket revenue is needed to buy new, comfortable trains, to pay for higher costs and to keep investing in good facilities.
NOS gives the context of the catch-up part: in 2022 inflation was 10% while train tickets rose by 1.8% on average. In 2024 prices did not rise thanks to a government compensation of €120 million, and this year prices rose by an average of 6.52%. NOS also reports that NS made a net profit of €380 million last year, after a loss of €141 million in 2024, and describes fewer passengers after the pandemic (because of working from home) and costs rising faster than income, such as wages and rolling-stock costs, as reasons for the disappointing results.
6. Reactions and open questions
Rover, the passengers’ organisation, is positive about the off-peak deals and glad NS follows its advice to offer them on the day of travel; director Daan Zieren says this mainly benefits people who travel by train only occasionally. Rover is less happy with the increase itself: “Now that NS is finally seeing passenger growth, the traveller is again punished with a big fare increase” (our translation of the quote reported by NOS). Rover also says that by using the maximum room for increases NS holds back passenger growth, and it is bothered that subscription holders cannot benefit from the high discounts.
Dal Vrij. NOS describes the summer subscription as costing €49 per month and giving unlimited travel in off-peak hours and on weekends in the summer months. NS wants to talk further with the national government about the possibilities for a continuation in summer 2027; nothing is confirmed.
7. A new direct intercity from Groningen
Another change in the NS fares 2027 package is about routes: NS also announced that from the 2027 timetable intercity trains will run directly from Groningen to Rotterdam via the HSL (high-speed line). Travellers in Groningen, Assen and Zwolle can buy the HSL supplement at ticket machines on the platform. The supplement rises from €3.20 to €3.40, as shown in the table above.
8. How to limit the NS fares 2027 increase
Our tips (not from the sources):
- Check the personal letter or e-mail NS sends about your subscription in the coming weeks and compare the new monthly price with how often you really travel.
- If you travel mostly off-peak, compare an off-peak subscription with a PrijsTijd Deal for the days you travel, now that the maximum discount is 80%.
- Remember that off-peak discounts apply to trains with free seats, so they will not suit every journey; check the conditions before you book.
- For other travel costs, read our public transport guide and what to do when trains are late in our guide to NS delays and refunds.
9. FAQ
How much do NS fares 2027 go up?
By an average of 4.7% on 1 January 2027, according to NS. Individual products rise by more or less than that average.
Is Dal Voordeel still free for teenagers?
Yes. Dal Voordeel stays free for young people aged 12 to 17.
What does Dal Voordeel cost for adults in 2027?
€6.65 per month or €79.80 per year (on balance), according to ns.nl/tarieven on 20 October 2026. In 2026 it is €6.35 per month and €76.20 per year.
What are PrijsTijd Deals?
Discounted off-peak tickets on trains with plenty of free seats. The maximum discount rises from 60% to 80% in 2027.
Will there be a summer subscription again in 2027?
Not confirmed. NS wants to talk further with the national government about the possibilities for a continuation of Nederland Dal Vrij in summer 2027.
Where can I see the exact NS fares 2027?
On ns.nl/tarieven, where the 2026 and 2027 prices are shown next to each other.
🇳🇱 Dutch Corner
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| Het treinkaartje | Train ticket |
| Het abonnement | Subscription |
| De prijsverhoging | Price increase |
| De inhaalindexatie | Catch-up indexation |
| De daluren | Off-peak hours |
| De spits | Rush hour |
| De korting | Discount |
| De reiziger | Traveller |
| De toeslag | Supplement |
Sources
- NS, 20 October 2026: NS maakt prijs treinkaartje 2027 bekend (4.7%, products that stay the same, PrijsTijd Deals, Dal Vrij, HSL supplement, OV-fiets)
- NOS, 20 October 2026: Treinkaartjes NS opnieuw stuk duurder (background of the increase, earlier years, reactions from Rover)
- NS: Tarieven (2026 and 2027 price tables, checked 20 October 2026)
- NS: Tarieven consumenten, valid from 1 January 2026 (2026 prices used for comparison)
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