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Student Travel Product (studenten OV)

Are you studying at an mbo, hbo or university in the Netherlands? You can travel freely on weekdays or at weekends by train, bus, metro and tram with a Student Travel Product. This is called the Student Travel Product and is handy for a great student experience.

Student Travel Product: week or weekend

Your Student Travel Product lets you travel for free or at a reduced fare on public transport in the Netherlands. If you live at home, a weekly pass is useful for travelling to your education. If you have a room in the town where you study, a weekend pass might suit you better. Your Student Travel Product does not cover night buses or journeys with Eurostar. You must pay a supplement for Intercity Direct.

See the times for a weekly or weekend pass on Studentenreisproduct.nl.

Note: always check in and out with your OV-chipkaart, even when you travel for free. Do this on the train, bus, tram and metro. If you change from the train to a bus, check out with NS first then check in with the bus.

Student Travel Product and Co-travel discount

You can give a Co-travel discount if you have a Student Travel Product. Share the co-travel code with your fellow travellers in Mijn NS.

Here is what you need to know about giving a Co-travel discount:

  • Give up to three fellow travellers 40% off during off-peak hours and at weekends.
  • Use it only when you travel together in the same train carriage.
  • Valid until 04:00 the following day.

Frequently asked questions about the Student Travel Product (studenten OV)

How do I link (activate) my Student Travel Product?

You apply for your Student Travel Product on the DUO website. You will then receive a welcome email with instructions on how to link your Student Travel Product to your OV-chipkaart. Your Mijn DUO account shows from which date you can load the Student Travel Product onto your OV-chipkaart. You can do this at an NS Ticket Machine or another OV-chipkaart collection point.

Can I combine my Student Travel Product with an NS Flex subscription?

You cannot put an NS Flex subscription on the same OV-chipkaart as your Student Travel Product. Make sure your Student Travel Product is on a different OV-chipkaart from your NS Flex subscription. The same applies to other travel products combined with a Student Travel Product. This prevents an unexpected bill at the end of the month.

Check which situation applies to you:

  • If you already have a Student Travel Product and want, for example, NS Flex Weekend Vrij as an addition, order a different OV-chipkaart when you sign up for NS Flex.
  • If you already have an NS Flex subscription and you start studying, order a new OV-chipkaart for your Student Travel Product. Alternatively cancel your NS Flex subscription before the Student Travel Product is loaded onto your OV-chipkaart.

Is my Student Travel Product valid during the holidays?

Yes. The times when you travel at a reduced fare are slightly different during holidays. Find all information about travelling in holiday periods and on public holidays at Studentenreisproduct.nl.

I have forgotten or lost my OV-chipkaart with a Student Travel Product

If you have forgotten the OV-chipkaart that carries your Student Travel Product, it is best to collect it from home. Alternatively buy a ‘one-off chipkaart’ from an NS Ticket Machine. You can claim this once a year using the Money back for forgotten, lost or stolen season ticket form. Note: this applies only to your journey by train.

If you have truly lost your Student Travel Product, request a temporary Student Travel Product. Read more on Studentenreisproduct.nl.

Can I change my Student Travel Product?

You may switch between a weekly and a weekend pass a maximum of two times within a calendar year. Read more on the DUO website.

How do I cancel my Student Travel Product?

If you stop studying, you must also cancel your Student Travel Product. Do this before the first day of the month after you stopped studying to avoid a fine from DUO. Read more on the DUO website about cancelling your Student Travel Product.

Ex-student: free Dal Voordeel subscription

As a former student, including long-term students, you can get 40% off your journeys during off-peak hours, at weekends and on public holidays for one year. This offer applies up to six months after your Student Travel Product ends. See how to apply for a free Dal Voordeel subscription.

Note: you can request your free subscription a few hours after you have cancelled your Student Travel Product. If it does not work, our system probably has not yet registered that you stopped. Please try again later.

What discounts are available for students abroad?

As a student you can also get discounts when travelling abroad. Here are the benefits:

  • Youths’ tickets: discounts on train journeys, for example Eurostar to Paris.
  • ISIC student card: an international student ID that proves you are a Dutch student abroad. See which discounts are available on the ISIC student card website.
  • For foreign travel, visit Nsinternational.com or read more about travelling abroad for your studies.