Transportation

NEW travel ticket - OV chipkaart:

In the Netherlands a new card, called OV chipkaart, has been introduced for travel by all public transport (bus, tram, metro, train). With this card it will not be necessary anymore to buy separate bus-, tram-, metro- or train tickets.

There are 3 kinds of OV chipkaart available. For more detailed information please check OV chipkaart.

Links: Breng (for bus schedules within Nijmegen)
9292ov (for a schedule of your trip in the Netherlands by bus and/or train)

Train:

Almost every Dutch town is accessible by train. Day return tickets are cheaper than other tickets, but you must return the same day. You can buy your ticket at the ticket machine and at the NS service desk.

There is also the so called ‘Voordeelurenkaart’, which costs Euro 60,- a year. This card entitles the user to a reduction of 40% on trains after 9 am from Monday through Friday (during the summer holidays also before 9 am) and on weekends during the whole day.

Link: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (Dutch railways)

Taxi:

Although there is a taxi stand at the railway station, taxis are usually ordered by telephone. It is not customary in the Netherlands to flag down a taxi on the street.

Link: Taxi companies in Nijmegen

The following taxi companies are specialized in transport to and from Schiphol Airport:

van der Wielen

Schiphol Traveltaxi

Bikes:

The national vehicle is the bicycle. They are available for rent at practically every train station. Security deposits as well as some identification papers are requested by the rental office.

Second-hand bikes are available for sale at:
-  Rijwielshop (central train station), Stationsplein 7, tel. 024-3229618
-  Evers Jansen Tweewielers, Kan. Boenenstraat 2, tel. 024-3552015
-  Wheels Tweewielers, St. Annastraat 42, tel. 024-3230158
-  At several other addresses (please consult the telephone book)

Link: 2e hands fietsen

Car rental:

Please click here for addresses in Nijmegen.

You will need the following documents to rent a car:
-  your passport
-  a valid driving license
-  a deposit sum will be requested