Cycling in the Netherlands : Public transport

When you ‘re tired, your bike breaks down or the wind is blowing from the wrong direction, or you are running out of time, there are several options to get where you want to be.

Train

It is allowed to take your bicycle in any train, except during the peak hours. You have to buy a special ticket for the bike. More information on the Dutch railways website.

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Bus

Unfortunately, buses never ever carry bicycles. Don’t despair, Holland is a small country, there is always a railway station nearby.

Ferries

As far as we know all ferries carry bicycles. There even exist lots of ferries for pedestrians and cyclists only. There is a separate page about boat and bike.