Free airport train tickets
Have you already planned your arrival to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam? The best way to get from Schiphol airport to Rotterdam is using the NS train. In collaboration with Student Mobility we are providing free train tickets that will take you from Amsterdam to Rotterdam Central Station or The Hague Central Station. This is a limited quantity for first year (bachelors or masters) international students. Sign up using your EUR e-mail address!
Important Notes:
- Sign up for your ticket at least 5 days before arrival!
- Double check the email you put in – if there are typos your ticket may not show up in your email. Your EUR email is for example 123456ab@student.eur.nl
- Double check your spam inbox when receiving your ticket
You can sign up here.
Transport card with discount for international students
In the Netherlands it is highly recommended to use an OV-chipkaart for travelling by public transport (more info here). Basically, this is your card with which you will pay for all your means of transportation, you simply check-in and out with your card. The two different types available are:
- An anonymous card without any discount
- A personal card, allows you to purchase subscriptions from travel companies, but you need a Dutch debit card and the buying process is written in Dutch
Student Mobility - Public transport discounts & Rental bikes
Erasmus University collaborates with Student Mobility to provide international students easy access to all forms of transport in the Netherlands. With Student Mobility you are able to receive a customized public transport card (+ an ISIC Student-ID) with special discounts for international students! You can use this card for train, tram, metro and bus.
Reserve your Bike and Public Transport Card (with discounts) via the EUR!
In the Netherlands, students mainly depend on bicycles and public transportation for their daily commutes. Navigating the public transport system and acquiring a bike can be complex and time consuming.
Student Mobility and the Erasmus University have partnered to offer a special mobility package for students.
Reserve your package now and pick it up at “International Day” or on the “One-Stop-Shops”. Please note that stock is limited, so order as soon as possible.