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Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket

With the Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket young people aged 12-18 years enjoy unlimited travel with NS during off-peak hours for just €7.95. The Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket can be purchased exclusively in the NS-app. Open the gates at the station using the barcode in the app. An OV-chipkaart is not required.

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Good to know

  • The Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket can be purchased exclusively in the NS-app. 
  • You can only use a Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket if you are aged 12-18 years.
  • You can only use the Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket during off-peak hours. Off-peak hours means Monday to Friday before 6.30 am, between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm, and after 6.30 pm, and all day on the weekend and public holidays. The Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket is not valid on King's Day.
  • Travelling with the Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket during rush hour is not permitted, including if the journey starts before rush hour.
  • The Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket is only valid on NS trains.
  • It is also valid on the Intercity Direct between Rotterdam Central and Schiphol Airport and on the Dutch section of the ICE International route. A supplement is payable for these services. This ticket is valid up to the Dutch border. A separate ticket must be purchased for international destinations - the Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket is not valid for these journeys.
  • Not valid on Thalys and Eurostar.
  • Maximum of 1 person per e-ticket. Not valid in combination with the Samenreiskorting combined travel discount or any promotional tickets (e.g. from Kruidvat).
  • Cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • Only valid in 2nd class.

Frequently asked questions about the Young Person's Day Ticket

  • Where can I buy the Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket?

    This product can only be purchased in the NS app. To download the app, go to the  App Store  or the Google play Store. If you cannot see 'My Tickets' in the menu, please download the latest version of the app.

    The NS app Terms and Conditions apply to the use of the NS app.

  • Why can I only use the NS app to buy the Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket?

    We carried out a study to determine where young people aged 12 up to and including 18 preferred buying their tickets. Based on this study, we developed the NS app.

  • How long will the Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket stay valid?

    Off-Peak Young Person's Day Tickets are valid for 1 (one) day. You are asked to indicate on which day you want to travel when you buy the product.

  • How do you check for age?

    The conductor is entitled to ask you to show proof of ID when checking your tickets. 

  • Can I use the Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket with other carriers?

    No, the Off-Peak Young Person's Day Ticket is only valid in NS trains and not in trains operated by other carriers, such as Connexxion and Arriva.

Don't see your question here? Contact NS Customer Service. We'll be happy to help you.