Off-peak unlimited travel by train during the summer
This summer, you can travel with the Nederland Dal Vrij Trein season ticket for €49 per month (Netherlands off-peak train season ticket). The season ticket allows unlimited train travel throughout the Netherlands during off-peak hours.
Planning to explore more of the Netherlands this summer? With this season ticket, you can travel by train throughout the country during off-peak hours.
What is the Summer season ticket?
The Dutch government is introducing the Nederland Dal Vrij Trein season ticket to help keep train travel affordable during the summer period.
The season ticket is available between 15 June and 31 August 2026. You can choose your own start date. The season ticket automatically ends after one month and can be renewed once for one extra month.
If you would like to use the season ticket for two months, you must purchase it no later than 30 June. This allows you to renew it for one extra month before the offer ends on 31 August.
Tip – Children aged 4 to 11 can travel free of charge with the free NS Kids Vrij season ticket .
How do I purchase the Nederland Dal Vrij Trein season ticket?
You can purchase the season ticket through the NS website or at a ticket machine at a railway station.
You need a personal OV-chipkaart to use the season ticket.
If you already have an NS Dal Vrij season ticket, you will automatically receive the summer discount for two months.
Please note – The Dutch government has set a maximum budget of €118 million for this scheme. As a result, only a limited number of season tickets will be available. If demand is high, the season ticket may no longer be available. It is currently unclear whether this situation will occur.
When can I travel with the Nederland Dal Vrij Trein season ticket?
You can travel unlimited during off-peak hours. For this season ticket, off-peak hours are:
On weekdays before 06:30 a.m., between 09:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and after 6:30 p.m.
All day during the weekend.