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The Netherlands has a near-perfect transport system that reaches even the smallest towns. A rechargeable electronic card called OV Chipkaart it can be purchased and used in various types of transport.
INTERNAL FLIGHTS
Due à In a small area of the country, commercial domestic flights never made sense within the Netherlands and are, by and large, non-existent.
TRAIN
The basis of this system is the rail network which is modern, functional but somewhat expensive, with the km costing upwards of €0.25. Tickets must be purchased before boarding the train otherwise they may cost you your price (without discounts) plus a 35€ fine. Traveling by train from the far north of the country to the south takes about 4 and a half hours.
European visitors interested in exploring the most of the Netherlands (possibly also Belgium and Luxembourg) can choose to purchase the pass Interrail to the corresponding European zone. Non-European citizens can buy the Eurail corresponding.
BUSES
The railway network is complemented with bus service operated by different companies.
METRO
Amsterdam and Rotterdam have a metro. Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht have tram networks.
CAR RENTAL
The Netherlands also has excellent conditions for exploring by car or caravan but bear in mind that parking in city centers can be scarce and very expensive, €3 to €8 or more per hour. For this reason, if you only plan to visit cities, a car will never be a good option.
A mini or economy car can cost as little as €15 per day outside high season, even less if the rental is extended over several days. In high season, prices increase considerably. Also remember that the Netherlands has very high fuel prices.
OTHER
Cycling is a predominant mode of transport in the ever-flat Netherlands with dedicated lanes that should not be occupied or traversed by pedestrians. Bicycle theft is, however, a serious problem, largely aggravated by the action of drug addicts. Use more than one padlock of different types always locked around a post or other fixed and solid urban structure. If you are away for more than a day, store your bicycle in parks guarded from train, bus or city center stations.