Questions tagged [nederlandse-spoorwegen]
Nederlandse Spoorwegen, NS, Dutch railroads, to be used for most rail related questions in the Netherlands.
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If Dutch railways suggests a 5-min connection, is it definitely doable?
I've looked up a ticket for a connection from Brussels to Den Haag, with a five minute connection in Breda. This connection is suggested by the railway company, is that some kind of commitment that ...
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Are there trains without WC in the Netherlands?
I have read some news that in the Netherlands there are no WCs in some short-distance trains because it would be too expensive.
Is it true that there are urinal bags in these trains? How can I check, ...
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Is it cheaper to book Dutch train tickets online in advance compared to paying on the day?
I am going to the Netherlands and might need to get a train. (Between Eindhoven and Amsterdam). On www.ns.nl (the large train operator that does that route), they list the price as €17.90ish. That's ...
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Is there catering on Dutch domestic trains?
In the Netherlands there are local trains without toilets. So far so good.
I would like to know if there are catering facilities (bar, restaurant, trolley, dispenser, ... ) on domestic Dutch IC ...
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Train connections after ferry Borkum-Eemshaven
I would like to take the ferry from Borkum to Eemshaven and continue to Groningen in March. Comparing the ferry timetables and the train departure times it appears to me that they are exceptionally ...
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If I buy tickets in advance for the Intercity train and I get late, can I get another train in a later time with the same ticket?
I'm going to Amsterdam in April, my flight will land on Schiphol and the hotel is near Amsterdam Centraal station.
I'm planning to take the train from the airport to the hotel. I've checked the NS ...
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Can I bring a suitcase on the Intercity train from Amsterdam to Groningen?
I'm traveling to the Netherlands this summer for a week, and I'll be landing at the Amsterdam Airport. To go to Groningen, I'd have to take the Intercity train for 2 hours. Should I buy the tickets in ...