Switching classes: 1st class upgrade

You can switch classes in the NS app or in Mijn NS:

1. Sign in to Mijn NS
2. Switch to 1st class
3. Choose for how long you would like to switch: today, up to a certain date, or open-ended
4. Press ´Confirm´

Prefer switching back to 2nd class? You can revert back to your original class in the NS app or in Mijn NS.

If you expect you will be travelling in 1st class more often, you can switch classes for one month or more. All you have to do is order a 1st-class NS Flex vrij season ticket in Mijn NS. After a month, you can switch back to a 2nd-class season ticket.

1. Log in to Mijn NS
2. Go to ´Products´
3. Click on ´Change season ticket´
4. Pick your current season ticket and select 'Standard 1st-class travel as an extra option´

Prefer switching one or more days? You can upgrade to 1st class up to 15 minutes after checking in via the NS app or Mijn NS.

1. Log in to Mijn NS
2. Switch to 1st class
3. Choose for how long you would like to switch
4. Select ´Confirm´

Please note: All travel outside your Vrij season ticket is 2nd class without a discount. With NS Flex Traject Vrij you get a 40% discount on off-peak travel beyond your fixed route in the same class as your season ticket. If you have NS Flex Traject Vrij 1st class, you can travel in 1st class on other routes as well.

If you opted for an off-peak discount as an extra with your NS Flex Weekend Vrij season ticket, you get a 40% discount when travelling in 2nd class in off-peak hours. You can also opt to travel in 1st class.

If there is a transfer on your trip and you only want to spend the first or second part of your trip in 1st class, check out at the transfer station and check back in. Use the NS app or Mijn NS to switch classes before starting the 1st-class part of your trip.

For all on-balance season tickets , Dal Vrij, Altijd Vrij and the Student travel product, the following applies:

1. Go to an NS ticket machine
2. Scan your OV-chipkaart. On the display, select "Download miscellaneous products"
3. Select 'Supplement 2 -1'
4. Choose your preferred version
5. Follow the payment instructions
6. Scan your OV-chipkaart a second time

Your 1st-class upgrade will take effect immediately and last until 4 am.

For on-balance season tickets, Dal Voordeel and Altijd Voordeel season ticket, the following applies:

Weekdays

1. Go to an NS ticket machine
2. Scan your OV-chipkaart
3. Select 'Change class' on the screen
4. Select '1st class today'
5. Follow the payment instructions
6. Scan your OV-chipkaart again

Your 1st-class upgrade will take effect immediately and last until 4 am.

Weekend

1. Go to an NS ticket machine
2. Scan your OV-chipkaart
3. Select 'Change class' on the screen and select 'Supplements 2-1'
4. Select 'Supplement 2-1 weekend'
5. Follow the payment instructions
6. Scan your OV-chipkaart again

Your 1st-class upgrade (2-1 weekend supplement) will take effect immediately and last until 4 am.

Travelling 1st class on a Keuzedag costs € 6. Remember to download the Keuzedag to your OV-chipkaart before you change travel classes.

To change travel classes on your Keuzedag ticket:

1. Go to an NS Ticket Machine.
2. Hold your OV-chipkaart against the card reader.
3. Select 'Change travel class Current: 2nd' on the screen.
4. Select the option 'Supplements 2-1'.
5. Next, select: 'Supplement 2-1 Keuzedag'
6. Follow the payment instructions.
7. Hold your OV-chipkaart against the card reader again.

Your upgrade to 1st class is valid immediately, and will remain valid until 04:00 in the morning.