🇳🇱 Países Bajos

Estaciones de tren

Países Bajos has one of Europe's most densely used rail networks relative to its size, operated primarily by NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen). Despite the country's small area (41,500 km2), the NS carries around 1.1 million passengers daily on over 400 stations. Intercity Direct (ICE) services connect Ámsterdam to Rotterdam in 40 minutes and to Breda via the dedicated HSL-Zuid high-speed line, where Thalys and Eurostar services continue to París and Londres respectively. The Ámsterdam-Rotterdam-The Hague triangle is one of Europe's busiest rail corridors. NS trains are powered entirely by wind energy -- a world first achieved in 2017. The OV-chipkaart (public transport smart card) is used across all trains, trams, metros, and buses in the Netherlands, making multi-modal travel seamless. A single tap-in/tap-out system automatically calculates the correct fare. International connections include Thalys to París (3h20m from Ámsterdam), Eurostar to Londres (3h41m), ICE to Frankfurt (3h45m), and IC Berlín to Berlín (5h50m). NS offers advance OV-chipkaart discounts, a Dalkorting (40% off-peak discount) on subscription, and the NS Flex subscription for frequent travelers. Foreign tourists can buy e-tickets on the NS website or use the NS app without requiring a Dutch OV-chip. Eurail/Interrail Global Pass covers NS trains. The supplement for Thalys and Eurostar services must be purchased separately.

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Estaciones

Estaciones principales

Operadores

Tren de alta velocidad

Infraestructura ferroviaria

Ancho de vía

1435 mm

Electrificación

1.5 kV DC

Operadores

NS

National · 160 km/h

Rutas populares

Ámsterdam Central Róterdam Central

58 km

Róterdam Central Utrecht Central

48 km

La Haya Róterdam Central

20 km

Ámsterdam Central Utrecht Central

35 km

Ámsterdam Central La Haya

51 km

Estaciones

Estación	Ciudad	Tipo	Conexiones
Róterdam Central	—	Major	778
Ámsterdam Central	—	Major	778
La Haya	—	Major	778
Utrecht Central	—	Major	778
Leiden Lammenschans	—	Major	778
Veenendaal Centro	—	Major	778
Amsterdam	—	Standard	0
Castricum	—	Standard	0
Apeldoorn	—	Standard	0
Delft	—	Standard	0
La Haya	—	Standard	0
Den Helder	—	Standard	0
Deventer	—	Standard	0
Dordrecht	—	Standard	0
Dronten	—	Standard	0
Ede-Wageningen	—	Standard	0
Eindhoven Central	—	Standard	0
Enschede	—	Standard	0
Gouda	—	Standard	0
Groninga	—	Standard	0
Heerlen	—	Standard	0
Heerenveen	—	Standard	0
Leiden Central	—	Standard	0
Leeuwarden	—	Standard	0
Maastricht	—	Standard	0
Naarden-Bussum	—	Standard	0
Nimega	—	Standard	0
Roosendaal	—	Standard	0
Sittard	—	Standard	0
Tilburgo	—	Standard	0
Goes	—	Standard	0
Helmond	—	Standard	0
Hengelo	—	Standard	0
Hilversum	—	Standard	0
Haarlem	—	Standard	0
Hoofddorp	—	Standard	0
Amsterdam Amstel	—	Standard	0
Amsterdam Sloterdijk	—	Standard	0
Amsterdam Zuid	—	Standard	0
Amsterdam Lelylaan	—	Standard	0
Bad Nieuweschans	—	Standard	0
Duivendrecht	—	Standard	0
Bolduque	—	Standard	0
Oss	—	Standard	0
Schiedam Centrum	—	Standard	0
Flesinga	—	Standard	0
Almelo	—	Standard	0
Alkmaar	—	Standard	0
Arnhem Centraal	—	Standard	0
Assen	—	Standard	0

Preguntas frecuentes

The OV-chipkaart is the Netherlands' national public transport smart card. Tourists can use an anonymous OV-chipkaart (available at stations for EUR 7.50 deposit) or buy single-journey e-tickets via the NS app or website. Contactless bank cards can also be used on many urban transit systems but not on NS trains.

Yes. NS became the world's first national railway to run entirely on wind energy in January 2017. All NS electric trains are powered by wind-generated electricity. This means traveling by NS train produces near-zero operational carbon emissions.

Yes. Thalys trains (now branded Eurostar) between Ámsterdam and París/Bruselas require a Eurostar/Thalys reservation supplement (around EUR 30-35) even with a valid Eurail or Interrail pass. Book as early as possible as Eurail quota allocations on Thalys are limited.

The Intercity Direct (ICE surcharge: EUR 2.60) on the HSL-Zuid high-speed line takes 40 minutes. Regular Intercity trains via Dordrecht take about 1h05m. Both services depart multiple times per hour from Ámsterdam Centraal. The IC Direct supplement is charged automatically via OV-chipkaart or added to the ticket price.

Yes, with a Dagkaart Fiets (bicycle day ticket, around EUR 7.50), valid for the full day on all NS trains. Bicycles are prohibited in peak hours (Mon-Fri 06:30-09:00 and 16:00-18:30) except on Sundays and public holidays. Folding bikes are allowed free at all times.