Netherlands
NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen)
Bicycles allowed on all trains during off-peak travel, outside of 06:30 and 09:00, and 16:00 - 18:30. This rule also applies if you check in before the peak hours, but travel during peak hours. You can bring your bicycle in the train all day, even during peak hours, at the weekend, on holidays and during the months of July and August.
A reservation is not required.
A bicycle ticket is required, and is valid for the calendar date of travel.
As of 2020, price is €7.50.
The ticket can be purchased online, at the ticket machines, and in the NS app.
RET
Bicycles allowed.
- Arriva: Yes
- Keolis: Yes
- Connexxion: Yes
- Qbuzz: Yes
If more than one person is traveling on the same route, it is common to get a discounted ticket for the second passenger if you know where to look. In NL, you have to make sure one rider has the 2nd rider discount privilege enabled on their card. This exists for NS business card holders, student card holders, and seasonal card holders. Then, you can use the NS app or go to a ticket machine to purchase a ’Samenriseticket Dal’ fare for additional riders.