Intercity travel

Intercity travel in Netherlands — what locals actually use

Apps, local services, useful places and traveler tips — the practical answer, in one place.

11 picksUpdated May 4, 2026

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Between cities in Netherlands, compare trains, buses and shared rides — speed, comfort and price differ a lot per route. Book popular routes a few days ahead in high season.

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Tools locals use

Apps, websites and services we've vetted for intercity travel in Netherlands.

Tools locals use

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Omio

A platform to compare and book train, bus, and flight tickets across Belgium and Europe.

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NS (Dutch Railways)

The official app for Dutch Railways, essential for planning train journeys, buying tickets, and checking real-time schedules across the Netherlands.

App

9292

A comprehensive public transport planner for all modes of transport in the Netherlands, including intercity trains, buses, trams, and metros.

Official site

TUI

One of the largest travel operators offering packaged holidays, flights, and sometimes intercity bus or train packages within the Netherlands.

App

NS International

Official app for planning and booking international train travel from the Netherlands, also useful for domestic intercity routes.

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Thalys

High-speed train service connecting Amsterdam with Brussels, Paris, and other major European cities.

Official site

12Go

A global transport booking platform offering trains, buses, ferries, and flights, including routes within Azerbaijan.

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BlaBlaCar

A popular carpooling service connecting drivers with passengers for intercity travel, offering a social and cost-effective alternative.

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FlixBus

A popular intercity bus network offering affordable travel between cities within Belgium and internationally.

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Trainline

An international platform to search, compare, and book train and bus tickets across Europe, including Belgium.

Official site

Rome2Rio

A travel planning website that provides information on how to get between any two places worldwide by combining flights, trains, buses, ferries, and car travel.

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Tools locals use

Omio

NS (Dutch Railways)

9292

TUI

NS International

Thalys

12Go

BlaBlaCar

FlixBus

Trainline

Rome2Rio

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