Transport in the Netherlands
Transport in the Netherlands is famous for its extensive system of high-speed and highways, bus and rail networks, covering the whole country.
The main modes of transport in the Netherlands are:
- Public transport: trams, buses, trolleybuses represent it. And Amsterdam and Rotterdam also have a metro. You can follow the timetable using the electronic scoreboards posted at the bus stops..
You need to enter public transport through the back door. But passengers who have multi-day passes with them (they must be shown to the driver) are allowed to enter through the front door..
- Railway communication: you can move around the country on intercity express trains and trains that make stops at all stations.
In some directions, for example, from Amsterdam to the northern regions there are no direct flights, so you will have to change trains.
To purchase tickets, go to the automatic ticket office, where you can pay with coins or bank cards (Maestro). You can buy tickets at regular ticket offices, but in this case you will have to pay a little more for a ticket.
If your plans include frequent train use, it makes sense for you to get an Eurail Pass - it gives you the right to make as many trips as you like over a long period of time within the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
- Boat service: everyone will be able to go on a boat trip, which includes stops at many of Amsterdam's museums.
Walking boats from the Canalbus company run between the Central Station and the Rijksmuseum, and from the Museumboot Rederij Lovers they make 7 stops at 20 museums (by purchasing a ticket valid for 1 day, you will receive a 50% discount on visiting museums).
For sightseeing in Amsterdam, you can order a water taxi by phone or on the waterfront, accommodating up to 8 passengers.
Taxi
Taxi services in the country are quite expensive, so it is more profitable to travel by them in order to overcome short distances around the city or get them from the airport or train station to the city..
In some cities, you will be able to ride a bicycle taxi, the drivers of which will be able to tell you about the city for an additional fee.
Car rent
By renting a car, you can visit rural areas that cannot be reached by train.
Drivers should be aware that cyclists have advantages on the road (if you are involved in an accident involving a cyclist, you will be automatically convicted), and many streets have central lanes for trams, buses and taxis.
Keep in mind that for using a radar detector, it will not only be confiscated, but you will also be fined 250 euros (the police use special detectors for radar detectors).
Important: if you see a solid yellow line next to the sidewalk, it means that it is forbidden to stop in this place, and the dashed yellow line will indicate a parking ban.
Traveling around the Netherlands is a great idea, because you can get around the country by trains, planes, buses, bicycles ...
