Travelling by train with a bike or dog - how to get your train ticket

Traveling with a pet
When travelling with your pet you do need to purchase an extra ticket. The prices are typically €3.20 and you can purchase this ticket direct from the ticket machines at the station (as you can see from the images), online, or from a ticket office. You need one ticket per dog/pet. Small pets (that fit on your lap) can travel for free as can Guide Dogs. On this page you can read more about pets on other public transport around the Netherlands
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Traveling with a Bike 
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On some trains, there is a special compartment for bikes. So be sure to board the train on the carriage where you see the bike symbol. If you have a folding bike you do NOT need an extra ticket - however, you HAVE to fold the bike. Beware you will be fined if you do not fold your bike! 
cycling in Holland
The bike ticket costs €6.00. This ticket price may seem steep but it is valid all day. You can also consider renting a bike during your travels. Many stations have OV bike rental stations attached to them making it easy to rent a bike upon arrival at your destination.

Be aware that there are some conditions associated with travelling with your bike. You can only take your bike outside of peak travel hours. Peak hours (or what they call in Holland de spits'') 06.30 to 09.00 and 16.30 to 18.00 on weekdays. But you can bring the bike on the train anytime during the weekends/public holidays or during the summer (July-August).

If you are travelling on an international train (Eurostar; TGV; City Night Line; Thalys or the international ICE trains) the conditions and prices are different. You can see a full overview of these conditions per train listed here: https://www.nsinternational.nl/en/before-you-go/taking-your-bicycle-with-you.