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All our travel information
- U-OV services
  We have various types of transport. Each with its own possibilities and benefits. See which transport suits your trip.
- Travel planner
  U-OV journey planner: easily plan your route from A to B
- Travel guidelines
  To make sure everyone’s journey is safe and pleasant, we’ve listed the travel guidelines for you.
- Travel maps
  View the busmaps here, valid from 14 december 2025
- Line brochures
  View the line brochures for the routes in Utrecht here
- Disruptions and diversions
  Here you’ll find an overview of all current service disruptions and diversions
- U-OV app
  Easily plan your journey from A to B by train, bus, tram, metro or ferry anywhere in the Netherlands!
- U-OV flex
  Easily book your bus in Utrecht with U-flex.
- Park+Ride
  Do you want to park your car cheaply in Utrecht and travel quickly to the city centre? Then use Park+Ride Utrecht.
- Community and Neighborhood Bus
  Besides the regular bus and tram lines, there are even more ways to travel from A to B.
- Nightline
  Are you going out in Utrecht, Amsterdam, or Amersfoort in the evening? Check where and when the night buses run and plan your trip home.
An overview of all travel fares.
- Subscriptions and products
  Travel across the entire province of Utrecht with U-OV products.
- E-tickets
  You can purchase your e-ticket within the U-OV app.
- OVpay
  Travel by checking in and out with your bank card, credit card or your wallet on your smartphone.
- OV-chipcard
  With the special public transport OV-chipcard you can travel across all forms of public transport.
- Promotions and special offers
  Read more about our deals for travelling to events, during (bank) holidays or other temporary deals.
- Children up to 11 years
  Children up to 11 years travel free on our buses and trams when accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.
- Webshop
  Buy your tickets and subscriptions here.
- Public transport for low-income residents
  An affordable subscription for people on a low-income.
- U-OV Max
  With U-OV Max, you can easily travel on all U-OV buses and trams in the province of Utrecht.
- Rates
  View the 2026 rates here.
An overview of how to contact us
- Lost and Found
  Have you lost something on one of our buses? We are happy to help you recover your belongings.
- Contact
  Get in touch with us.
- Complaints or compliments
  Do you have a complaint, tip, or compliment about our service? We are happy to assist you.
Everything about accessible public transport
- What can you bring
  Under certain conditions, you can bring your scooter, pets or a bicycle on the bus.
- Navilens
  No asking for help. No searching. Just travel independently. Read how here.
- Travel assistance
  Special assistance can be offered at Utrecht Central Station as well as in Amersfoort and surrounding area.
- Travelling with a mobility aid
  Which mobility aids are you allowed to bring on the bus?
- Sunflower Lanyard
  You can wear the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard to indicate that you find travelling by public transport more difficult.
Same name; new and improved service
- Pers
  Are you a journalist with a question about U-OV? Please contact our spokespersons.

Travelling with a tram or bus e-ticket in Utrecht

You travel easily with U-OV using an e-ticket. You buy these digital tickets through the U-OV app. An e-ticket is ideal for single trips, if you want to pay for multiple people, or if you don't have an OV-chipkaart. You pay securely via iDEAL, credit card, or another payment method.

How do I activate my e-ticket?
After purchase in the app, the ticket isn't active yet. You activate the e-ticket yourself on the day you're going to travel. Please note: an e-ticket is device-bound. This means you use it on the same device you bought and activated it on.

How does checking in and out work with an e-ticket?
Your e-ticket has a barcode that you use to check in and out. At the tram, you check in and out at the stop. On the bus, you check in and out on the bus itself. Here's how:

Hold the barcode under the check-in device.
Make sure the red light shines on the middle of the barcode.
Wait for the light to turn green: you may board.
When getting off, hold your barcode under the device again.

Is an e-ticket personal?
Yes, an e-ticket is personal. Always carry a valid form of ID with you. During a check, you'll need to show both your ticket and your ID. The name on the ticket must match your ID. Valid documents include a passport, driver's license, or identity card.

Buying multiple tickets at once? Then the ID of the main booker applies. This person's name appears on all e-tickets.

Can I get a refund or exchange my e-ticket?
No, refunds aren't possible. Did you accidentally buy the wrong ticket? Unfortunately, we can't refund or change it. So double-check your details before paying.

Where can I buy an e-ticket?
You can buy e-tickets in the U-OV app. Read more about the app.