Traveling with an Age or Student Discount
Travel with a discount every time!
Discounts for children, students, and travelers aged 65 and older
Please note: As of January 1, 2027, the senior discount for those 65 and older will be discontinued.
Are you 65 or older, or under 12 years of age? If so, you’re eligible for a 34% senior discount on all buses, trams, and subways in the Netherlands. You’ve always had this option with the personal OV-chipkaart, and now you can also use it when traveling with your OV-pas, debit card, or credit card.
As a student, you can also use the student travel pass. We’ve listed the various discounts for you below.
34% discount for people 65 and older
Now also available on your debit card and public transit pass
Please note: As of January 1, 2027, the senior discount for those 65 and older will be discontinued.
If you have a personal OV-chipkaart, you’ll automatically receive a 34% discount on your fare. This lets you travel by tram and bus at a great savings. Don’t have a personal OV-chipkaart yet? Apply for one right away.
To take advantage of the senior discount when traveling with your OV-pas or debit card, you must first apply for the senior discount.
Tip: See how much you’ll save using the Trip Planner. There, you’ll see the fare including the senior discount!
34% discount for children ages 4 through 11
Now also available on your debit card
Children also enjoy special discounts when traveling with HTM. Children up to and including age 3 travel for free, provided they are accompanied by a paying adult. Children ages 4 through 11 receive a 34% age-based discount on the fare.
A personal OV-chipkaart is also required for this. Once purchased, the discount is automatically applied to every trip. Don’t have a personal OV-chipkaart yet? Apply for one right away.
To take advantage of the age-based discount when traveling with your debit card, you must first register your debit card.
Tip: Are you between the ages of 4 and 11 and do you live in The Hague? If so, apply here for free travel with HTM.
Travel for Free with the Student Travel Pass
Available as a weekly or weekend subscription
Students enrolled in vocational education (MBO), higher professional education (HBO), and university programs can use the student travel pass. This allows students to ride public transportation for free. They can do so with a Week Pass or a Weekend Pass.
Apply for the student travel pass via Mijn Duo, pick it up at a ticket machine, and travel freely!
For more information, visit Studentenreisproduct.nl.
