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The Netherlands by train
The Netherlands has one of Europe's busiest and most reliable rail networks. Frequent services connect Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Eindhoven, Groningen, Maastricht and many other destinations. High-speed international trains also provide fast connections to Belgium, France, Germany and the UK.
Book train travel in the Netherlands in two ways:
- Separate train tickets to and within the Netherlands
- Fully organised rail holidays with hotels and fixed itineraries
On this page, you will find both options clearly explained.
Train tickets to and within the Netherlands
With HappyRail, you can book train tickets to and within the Netherlands online. Since 2002, we have specialised in international rail travel and work with more than 60 European railway operators, including NS, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF and EuroCity.
- All Dutch train operators in one booking platform
- Domestic NS train tickets throughout the Netherlands
- International trains including Eurostar, EuroCity and ICE
- Official rail fares with no booking fees
- Seat reservations where required
- One booking for domestic and international rail journeys
In short: book train tickets to and within the Netherlands, as well as international rail travel across Europe, all in one place.
Start booking in the international train planner
Organised rail holidays in the Netherlands
HappyRail also offers fully organised rail holidays and city breaks in the Netherlands, with train tickets, reservations and carefully selected hotels arranged in advance.
- City breaks to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Maastricht
- Hotels close to the railway station
- Train tickets and reservations included
- Clear itineraries and travel documents
- Rail specialists since 2002
HappyRail offers both separate train tickets and complete rail holidays throughout the Netherlands.
Scenic train routes in the Netherlands
Although distances are short, the Netherlands offers attractive rail journeys through historic cities, river landscapes and coastal regions.
- Amsterdam – Maastricht: from the capital to the south of the country
- Amsterdam – Groningen: through the Dutch countryside
- Rotterdam – Vlissingen: towards the Zeeland coast
- Amsterdam – Den Helder: to the North Sea coast
- Zwolle – Leeuwarden: across the northern provinces
Trains in the Netherlands
NS Intercity
Fast domestic trains connecting the Netherlands' major cities.
Sprinter
Frequent regional services stopping at smaller towns and suburbs.
Eurostar, ICE & EuroCity
International high-speed and long-distance trains linking the Netherlands with Belgium, France, Germany and the UK.
Popular destinations in the Netherlands by train
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, famous for its canals, museums and historic city centre.
Rotterdam
Modern architecture, Europe's largest port and excellent international rail connections.
The Hague
Home to the Dutch government, international organisations and the North Sea coast.
Utrecht
The Netherlands' main railway hub with a beautiful medieval city centre.
Maastricht
A historic city in the south, close to Belgium and Germany.
More rail holidays in Europe
All Dutch train operators in one booking platform
High-speed trains to Belgium, France, Germany & the UK
Dense rail network with frequent services throughout the Netherlands
The Netherlands has one of Europe's busiest and most reliable rail networks. Frequent services connect Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Eindhoven, Groningen, Maastricht and many other destinations. High-speed international trains also provide fast connections to Belgium, France, Germany and the UK.
Book train travel in the Netherlands in two ways:
- Separate train tickets to and within the Netherlands
- Fully organised rail holidays with hotels and fixed itineraries
On this page, you will find both options clearly explained.
Train tickets to and within the Netherlands
With HappyRail, you can book train tickets to and within the Netherlands online. Since 2002, we have specialised in international rail travel and work with more than 60 European railway operators, including NS, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF and EuroCity.
- All Dutch train operators in one booking platform
- Domestic NS train tickets throughout the Netherlands
- International trains including Eurostar, EuroCity and ICE
- Official rail fares with no booking fees
- Seat reservations where required
- One booking for domestic and international rail journeys
In short: book train tickets to and within the Netherlands, as well as international rail travel across Europe, all in one place.
Start booking in the international train planner
Organised rail holidays in the Netherlands
HappyRail also offers fully organised rail holidays and city breaks in the Netherlands, with train tickets, reservations and carefully selected hotels arranged in advance.
- City breaks to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Maastricht
- Hotels close to the railway station
- Train tickets and reservations included
- Clear itineraries and travel documents
- Rail specialists since 2002
HappyRail offers both separate train tickets and complete rail holidays throughout the Netherlands.
Scenic train routes in the Netherlands
Although distances are short, the Netherlands offers attractive rail journeys through historic cities, river landscapes and coastal regions.
- Amsterdam – Maastricht: from the capital to the south of the country
- Amsterdam – Groningen: through the Dutch countryside
- Rotterdam – Vlissingen: towards the Zeeland coast
- Amsterdam – Den Helder: to the North Sea coast
- Zwolle – Leeuwarden: across the northern provinces
Trains in the Netherlands
NS Intercity
Fast domestic trains connecting the Netherlands' major cities.
Sprinter
Frequent regional services stopping at smaller towns and suburbs.
Eurostar, ICE & EuroCity
International high-speed and long-distance trains linking the Netherlands with Belgium, France, Germany and the UK.
Popular destinations in the Netherlands by train
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, famous for its canals, museums and historic city centre.
Rotterdam
Modern architecture, Europe's largest port and excellent international rail connections.
The Hague
Home to the Dutch government, international organisations and the North Sea coast.
Utrecht
The Netherlands' main railway hub with a beautiful medieval city centre.
Maastricht
A historic city in the south, close to Belgium and Germany.
More rail holidays in Europe
All Dutch train operators in one booking platform
High-speed trains to Belgium, France, Germany & the UK
Dense rail network with frequent services throughout the Netherlands
