Rail Fares to Go up by 4.7% Next Year to Help Pay for New Trains - DutchNews.nl
NS says the higher prices will fund new trains and rising costs as it expands advance discounts and keeps child fares unchanged.
- On Tuesday, Dutch national train operator NS announced it will raise fares by almost 5% on average in 2027. Management board member Daan Schut stated the increase is necessary "to purchase new, comfortable trains, pay for rising costs and keep investing in good services."
- Fares have increased by around 6.5% annually for the last two years, following a 1.5% rise in 2023 when inflation hit 10%. In 2024, the government prevented further hikes with a €120 million cash injection to freeze prices.
- To offset higher costs, NS will increase the maximum reduction on PrijsTijd deals from 60% to 80% next year. Additionally, the minimum fare for short journeys rises to €3.10, while the high-speed supplement between Schiphol and Rotterdam increases by 20 cents to €3.40.
- Rail passenger organisation Rover criticized these above-inflation price hikes. They pointed to the success of the discounted summer subscription, which allowed off-peak travel for €49 monthly, as evidence that passengers will choose train travel if prices remain affordable.
- Regarding other fares, the Railrunner for children remains frozen at €2.50. While NS recorded a net gain of €380 million in 2025, the company noted this profit largely stemmed from a one-time recalculation of access charges during the pandemic.
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Traveling with NS will become significantly more expensive next year. The prices of train tickets and most subscriptions will rise by an average of 4.7 percent as of January 1,...
Dutch rail operator NS to raise ticket prices 4.7% starting January 2027
The price of train tickets and most subscriptions will rise by an average of 4.7 percent, starting January 2027, Dutch rail operator NS announced this morning. This means that the cost of train travel will rise faster than inflation.
As of 1 January, the NS will increase the price of train tickets, and most subscriptions, by an average of 4.7 percent. That's what the railway company got this Tuesday...
Next year, train travel will once again become significantly more expensive. On average, the price of an NS train ticket will increase by 4.7 percent. "Revenue from train tickets is needed to purchase new, comfortable trains, cover increased costs, and continue investing in good facilities," says Daan Schut, who is responsible for fares on the NS Executive Board. Traveling during off-peak hours will become cheaper. With PrijsTijd Deals, travel…
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The NS will increase the price of train tickets and most subscriptions by an average of 4.7 percent next year. As a result, the price of train travel is rising faster than inflation.
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