How do I pay for public transport in Rotterdam?

OV-chipkaart To use public transport in Rotterdam you will need an OV-chipcard: this is used to pay for all public transport across the Netherlands. It costs much less than buying a separate ticket every time you travel, especially if you're staying there for some time.



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In The Netherlands you can check in and check out of public transport with your contactless debit card, credit card or phone, called OVpay. OVpay is currently only possible if you travel in second class, without discounts or subscriptions.

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The receipt is your ticket. With this receipt, you can check out when you leave the bus and if you want to change buses you can use it to check in with on the other bus. See which debit and credit cards you can use to pay on the bus. Please note: It is no longer possible to pay with cash on the bus.

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Paying for public transport is easy: simply use your contactless debit card, credit card or mobile phone to check in and out using OVpay or a public transport chip card (in Dutch: OV-chipkaart).

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The Netherlands is a very modern country. You can pay with cash or a debit card, and often with your phone via NFC, Apple Pay, or Google Wallet. Not to mention the latest phenomenon, 'Tikkie', which is also being used more and more.

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The benefits You can now check in and out on the train, bus, tram and metro throughout the Netherlands with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone. Pay for your trip just as easily as your groceries in the store. Handy, because: you no longer need a separate OV-chipkaart.

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View and pay traffic fines online You need to log in with DigiD. You can then check your camera photo and pay your fine online. Non-residents can fill in a form to request the camera photo and pay fines through bank transfer.

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The Netherlands boasts an efficient and affordable public transport system. It is easy to travel throughout the Netherlands by train, bus, metro or ferry. What's more, it is incredibly sustainable. The rail network in the Netherlands is quite extensive and the trains are modern and comfortable.

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