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R-net rail service

NS services the route between Alphen aan den Rijn and Gouda under the R-net banner. With comfortable trains and a permanent team of service engineers. Find out more about this route below.

Route Alphen aan den Rijn - Gouda 

On working days between 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM, the train leaves every 15 minutes. On weekends and weekdays after 7:00 PM the train leaves every half hour.

  • All NS season tickets and regular tickets can be used on the R-net route.
  • In addition to the normal NS rates, there are also special ticket rates available for this connection, such as the GouweTicket and the GouweTicket Fiets.
  • Bicyles may accompany travellers along this route for free during off-peak hours (weekdays before 06:30, between 09:00 and 16:00, and after 18:30). The special GouweTicket Fiets is available for travel with a bicycle during peak hours. You must have this ticket in order to bring your bicycle aboard the train. Each train section is equipped with 3 special bicycle racks.

Checking in and out

Where do I not need to check in and out?

If you have checked in on the R-net route Alphen aan den Rijn - Gouda, then you do not need to check in and out when you transfer to an NS train. The reverse is also true: when you have already checked in with NS, you do not have to do it again for the R-net train. When transferring to a bus, tram or metro, or to other train carriers, you still have to check in and out again.

Where do I need to check in and out?

If you have checked in on the R-net route between Dordrecht and Geldermalsen, then you must check out and then check in again when transferring to an NS train. The reverse is also true: if you have already checked in with NS, then you must check out and check in again with R-net.

Transferring for travel to Leiden or Utrecht

The rail service between Alphen a/d Rijn and Gouda has excellent transfer options to Leiden, Utrecht and the direction of The Hague/Rotterdam. Check the Travel Planner or the NS app for current departure times. You do not need to check in and out again.

Travelling with a disability.

The R-net trains are suitable for stepless entry and have an extendable step. All stations between Gouda and Alphen aan de Rijn have stepless entry. At Gouda and Alphen aan de Rijn, travellers with a disability can take advantage of  NS Travel Assistance, even if there is no conductor aboard the train. In addition, all trains have a wheelchair friendly toilet.

Want to know more?

You can approach the engineer on this route with any questions. There will also regularly be Service & Security personnel present at the stations and/or on the trains. At Gouda, there is a sales desk where you can ask questions. In addition, the R-net customer service for the rail service Alphen aan den Rijn - Gouda is available at all times at tel.: 030-7515157 (local rates apply).

Travelling with R-net

Gouwe products

Gouwe products are available especially for the route Alphen aan den Rijn - Gouda.

Region Subscription

Make use of the Regio Subscription on the Alphen a/d Rijn – Gouda route

R-net l Bringing a bicycle onto the train

Bring your bicycle along on the route Alphen aan den Rijn - Gouda