The Netherlands offers a good public transport system, with planes, ferries, bus, trams, metros and trains, that any newcomer will appreciate.

The OV-Chipkaart is the new smart-card system used throughout the Netherlands as official transport payment system for trains, buses, trams, and metro - and soon will be the only form of payment accepted throughout the country. 

In our ACCESS guide 'Your First three Months in the Netherlands', you might find useful information about the OV-Chipkaart system, how to buy a ticket for the train, metro or tram, more explanation on how to buy a train ticket (chosing the right train ticket options, using the vending ticket machines) and a list of non-exhaustive related links (such as www.9292.nl/en)