Altijd Vrij Monthly Ticket

You can travel unlimitedly throughout the month, including peak hours, off-peak times, weekends and public holidays.

You purchase a monthly pass for a fixed period after which it expires. You pay the full amount upfront at the NS Ticket Machine. This means no credit check is necessary.

NS Flex subscriptions are ongoing, adjustable each month, and give you the option to pay afterwards (on account). A monthly pass does not offer this flexibility. NS Flex subscriptions are often cheaper.

You can only buy the Altijd Vrij Monthly Pass at NS Ticket Machines located at the stations.

1. Visit the NS Ticket Machine at any NS station
2. Hold your personal OV-chipkaart up to the card reader
3. Select 'Monthly Passes'
4. Choose the Altijd Vrij Monthly Pass for one or three months
5. Select your preferred class
6. Make your payment
7. Your monthly pass is valid immediately. Have a good journey!

If you do not yet have a personal OV-chipkaart, find out here how to order one.

The monthly pass always becomes valid on the date of purchase.

Yes, you must check in and out with your personal OV-chipkaart every time you travel using your Altijd Vrij Monthly Pass or Traject Vrij.

The Altijd Vrij Monthly Pass is valid on all train operators in the Netherlands, excluding Nightjet and Eurostar. You will need a surcharge for travel on Intercity Direct and ICE International.