- Can you use OV-Chipkaart in Germany?
- How does OV Fiets work?
- What is P R parking?
- How do I get an OV chipcard?
- How much does OV-Chipkaart cost?
- Can I buy OV-Chipkaart at Schiphol?
- How many OV Fiets can you rent?
- How long can I park at the park and ride?
- Where is the cheapest place to park in Amsterdam?
- Why is it called Kiss and Ride?
- Can you use OV-Chipkaart on trains?
- Where can I top up OV-Chipkaart in Amsterdam?
- Where can I buy a chip card in Amsterdam?
Can you use OV-Chipkaart in Germany?
The personal OV-chipkaart is intended for use by residents of the Netherlands, as a Dutch permanent address and bank account must be provided when applying for a card. Residents of Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg can apply for a personal OV-chipkaart by using a Dutch bank account or PayPal.
How does OV Fiets work?
OV-fiets is a convenient rental bicycle to use for the last leg of your journey. When your train arrives at the station, you can quickly rent an OV-fiets to cycle to your appointment. There are almost 300 rental locations in the Netherlands: at most stations, at bus or metro stops, and at P+R facilities.
What is P R parking?
A park and ride that only offers parking for meeting a carpool and not connections to public transport may be called a park and pool. Park and ride is abbreviated as "P+R" on road signs in the UK, and is often styled as "Park & Ride" in marketing.
How do I get an OV chipcard?
You can purchase an anonymous OV-chipkaart at:
- sales devices at a station;
- operators' counters;
- newsagents and supermarkets;
- at OVshop, the Chipbizz webshop.
How much does OV-Chipkaart cost?
An anonymous OV-chipkaart costs 7.50 euros but comes without travel credit. You can charge credit to the anonymous OV-chipkaart at a service desk or a ticket vending machine at many stations.
Can I buy OV-Chipkaart at Schiphol?
There is no separate OV-chipkaart for tourists. As a tourist you will purchase an anonymous OV-chipkaart or a disposable OV-chipkaart. You will purchase either card at the counter for a public transport company, the device at the station, at a newsagent or at a supermarket.
How many OV Fiets can you rent?
You can rent up to 2 bikes with 1 pass if you want to cycle with a friend or partner. Payment is taken automatically by direct debit. You can keep the bike for up to 72 hours (3 x 24hours), though you will be charged the €3.95 fee for each 24 hour period.
How long can I park at the park and ride?
At most lots signs indicate the maximum allowable parking time, usually 48 hours. Maximum parking periods are enforced by law, and violators may be towed.
Where is the cheapest place to park in Amsterdam?
Cheap garages
This locations are near Metro Weesperplein and within 1 km of Artis and Carré, accessible via the s112. At Parking Oosterdok you park between 5-24 hours for € 12.00. Near Amsterdam CS and ideal for a visit to the Maritime Museum and Nemo.
Why is it called Kiss and Ride?
Etymology. From the idea that a person's partner might drop him or her off with a parting kiss; compare park and ride.
Can you use OV-Chipkaart on trains?
If you carry an OV-chipkaart with you, you will no longer need to think about strip tickets or metro and train tickets. You can travel on trains, trams, buses and metros with a single ticket.
Where can I top up OV-Chipkaart in Amsterdam?
If you always want enough balance on your OV-chipkaart, you can request 'Automatic top-up' via www.ov-chipkaart.nl. After that, you only need to activate 'Automatic top-up' at a ticket machine at an NS station or the charging point at shops such as AH-to-Go and Kiosk.
Where can I buy a chip card in Amsterdam?
At Amsterdam Central station you can purchase at the main service ticket desk, OV Servicewinkel shop, ticket machines or the “GVB Tram Bus Metro” tickets & info office, next to the Iamsterdam tourist office.