Getting around the Netherlands using public transport in combination with a bike is is a environmentally friendly travel option to consider seriously. The Netherlands is one of the smallest countries in the world with a high population density. I can say that we have an excellent public transport system. At the major railway stations you can rent a a sturdy bike for a citytrip. Another option – my favorite – is taking your private (electric) bike with you on the train and get around the Netherlands.
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The Netherlands on an electric bike
When you arrive in the Netherlands by plane you can rent a sturdy bicycle on the first railway station you find. If you opt for a long term rental of a fast bike you might prefer renting a bike at a rental company. Contact the company in advance in your country of origin. The company Ebike to Go delivers the bicycle to your hotel. You can rent an electric bike for €75 a month. (Electric) bicycles are also offered for rent on some consumer platforms. You can find bikes on Peerby. Use the keyword “electrische fiets” to search the database of this website.
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Travel by Train
When you are going to use the public transport like trains, buses or metro, you need a public transport card. The ticket system for the Dutch train, bus, metro and ferry is called OV-Chipkaart. On every train station you can rent a bike. So I hope you can ride a bike and see a lot more of our towns and their surroundings.
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At the Airport
We have one intercontinental and four international airports. All the airports can be reached by bike, train, bus, taxi or car. On every airport you can hire a car from several car rental companies like Hertz, Budget, Avis and Europcar.
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Getting around the Netherlands Airports
- Intercontinental Airport: Schiphol Amsterdam, Evert van de Beekstraat 202, 1118 CP Schiphol
- International Airports: Eindhoven Airport, Luchthavenweg 25, 5657 EA Eindhoven
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Airportplein 60, 3045 AP Rotterdam
- Maastricht Aachen Airport, Vliegveldweg 90, 6199 AD Maastricht
- Groningen Airport Eelde, Machlaan 14a, 9761 KT Eelde
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(Under constuction)
Travel by Bus
Travel by car
Taxi
Ferry Connections