At the NS you can use the NS groupticket where at least 4 to 7 people can travel together for only €32,- (one way). Of course it is possible to travel back with a NS group ticket, but in that case you have to buy two group tickets.
Below are the rates of the NS group ticket. Please note that a group ticket is only valid for a one-way trip. In case a return trip is made, you have to buy two group tickets. Of course, the 2nd train ticket can be used on another day.
The prices of the NS group ticket are shown below:
The NS group ticket is only available online as an e-ticket. After completing the order, the ticket can easily be downloaded, printed or uploaded into the Reisplanner Xtra app. The group ticket is a single train ticket. If you want to book a return, you need to buy the NS Group ticket twice. Of course, 2ndNS Group ticket can be used on a later day.
It is possible that you don’t have enough people to qualify for an NS group ticket. To find the extra person there is a Facebook group where people are looking for other travelers to use the group ticket. Via the button below you can find the Facebook group with 14.700 members. Sign up and find a travel buddy for an inexpensive trip!
The group ticket is a single train ticket. If you want to book a return, you need to buy the NS Group ticket twice. Of course, 2ndNS Group ticket can be used on a later day.
In order to use the NS Group ticket, passengers must travel together on the train for the entire journey. It is important that the main booker is always present. Fellow travelers can always travel together with the main booker. In addition, it is permitted for fellow passengers to board at another station on the same route.
With the NS group ticket it is only possible to travel during off-peak hours. This means Monday to Friday before 06:30, between 09:00 – 16:00 and after 18:30. In the weekend from Friday evening 18:30 until Monday 06:30. If you use the train ticket during rush hour, namely Monday to Friday from 06:30 to 09:00 and 16:00 to 18:00. In that case, the train ticket can be seen as a non-valid ticket.