How do I pay my bus in Eindhoven?
All forms of public transport in the Netherlands (Train, Bus, Tram) can be paid for using an OV-chipkaart. Tickets can be bought in the station or in the bus with a Dutch debit card, but you will have to pay for the whole train/bus line and not the distance to your destination.
To travel by bus you can use an OV-chipcard. You can put a balance on the ov-chipkaart at a station, online or order a card with balance. Another option is to order a day pass. You can also pay for a one-way journey by debit card on the bus.
- As an e-ticket.
- With the bus driver. Simply pay with a debit or credit card. Cash payment is not possible.
- At an NS vending machine.
- At the ticket vending machines at Eindhoven Airport (there are 2 machines at the bus stop and one beside the baggage belt).
- AirExpressBus counter.
From the bus driver
The receipt is your ticket. With this receipt, you can check out when you leave the bus and if you want to change buses you can use it to check in with on the other bus. See which debit and credit cards you can use to pay on the bus. Please note: It is no longer possible to pay with cash on the bus.
In the 9292 app you will find all times, fares en tickets for the train, bus, tram, metro and ferry in The Netherlands. The app is available in English. With 9292, you can plan all your trips with the train, bus, metro, tram, and ferry.
The Netherlands is a very modern country. You can pay with cash or a debit card, and often with your phone via NFC, Apple Pay, or Google Wallet. Not to mention the latest phenomenon, 'Tikkie', which is also being used more and more.
The OV-chipkaart is the ticket for public transport in the Netherlands. With an OV-chipkaart in your pocket you don't have to think about strip tickets, metro or train tickets anymore. There's just one ticket for the train, tram, bus and metro. There are foreigners who come to the Netherlands who love it.
you can buy an ticket at any bus, with credit card of debit card.
One way ticket costs around €2.60 with an OV-chipkaart (contactless smart card system) , and the price of a single ticket is around €4.24. Tickets can be bought directly from the bus or using ticket machines outside the terminal.
Bus line 400
The Airport Shuttle is a fast and easy way to travel between the airport and the centre of Eindhoven. Bus line 400 runs every 15 minutes. The bus only stops once at: Woensel XL. The travel time between the airport and the station is about 20 minutes.
Can you still use cash on the bus?
People should always have a means of payment for their bus journey and we are happy to accept cash or contactless card payment. Our drivers have been briefed on assisting those who are vulnerable and will ensure no-one is left stranded. Q. Are you rolling this out across the country?
PIN and cash payment are the most common methods. A PIN card (in Dutch: pinpas) is connected to your Dutch bank account. You can pay by simply entering a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN), just as you would at an ATM machine. Payment by credit card is less common in smaller shops and supermarkets.
Bus routes and tickets
Payment by debit or credit card is possible, as well as your public transport chip card. The Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket is also excellent value if you plan to explore the region.
You can purchase an e-ticket in 9292 app for bus, tram or metro. The OV-chipkaart is also the means of payment for bus, tram, metro transport. You can upload your card with a balance in euros, which you can use everywhere.
The free GVB app (for iOS and Android) is the app for travelling by tram, bus, night bus, metro and ferry in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. It's your go-to travel app for frequent travellers or for just a visit.
A personal OV-chipkaart costs € 7,50 and is valid for five years. You will receive your new card within six working days.
Yes, Apple Pay has a global coverage. You can make payments with Apple Pay wherever you can use your debit card (Maestro) to make contactless payments.
As in most European countries, the currency of the Netherlands is the Euro (symbolised as EUR or €). Other currencies are normally not accepted, so be sure to change dollars, etc.
For visitors to the Netherlands, OVpay is the best way to check in and out when travelling by public transport. You only need your debit or credit card to easily travel throughout the country by train, tram, bus or metro.
Paying for public transport is easy: simply use your contactless debit card, credit card or mobile phone to check in and out using OVpay or a public transport chip card (in Dutch: OV-chipkaart).
What is the cheapest way to get around the Netherlands?
The Netherlands boasts an efficient and affordable public transport system. It is easy to travel throughout the Netherlands by train, bus, metro or ferry. What's more, it is incredibly sustainable. The rail network in the Netherlands is quite extensive and the trains are modern and comfortable.
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You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card.
If your bank card shows the contactless symbol you can use it to pay for your travel. We accept American Express, Mastercard and Visa credit or debit cards. If you're unsure whether your card is contactless-enabled, check with your card issuer.
Commuters may use any of the following options directly for public transport fare payment: Contactless bank card (Mastercard, NETS, Visa) or mobile wallet#, or. SimplyGo EZ-Link cards.
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