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All our travel information
- Types of public transport
  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.
- Bus timetable
  View the bus timetable 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-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.
- Night bus
  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 travel free 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.
- Public transport fares
  View the 2026 fares 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.
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- Pers
  Are you a journalist with a question about U-OV? Please contact our spokespersons.

Cheap public transport for people on a low income

Do you have a low income and live in the province of Utrecht? You may be able to get cheaper public transport in Utrecht. If you are 12 or older and live in a municipality that takes part, you may get a special discount pass. You can use it on U-OV buses and trams during off-peak hours.

Check if you can get a public transport discount

When can I travel with a discount?

The discount applies during off-peak hours. These are the quieter times of the day. Check the discount website for the current times, conditions and participating municipalities.

Free public transport for people on a low income in Amersfoort

Do you live in Amersfoort? There is a separate scheme for residents on a low income. With this scheme, eligible residents can travel free during off-peak hours.

Applications for the 2026 scheme are now closed. Check the municipality of Amersfoort website for information about 2027.

Read about free public transport in Amersfoort

Can I still apply in 2026?

Applications for the 2026 discount scheme are closed. Information about the scheme for 2027 will be available later. Check the discount website for the latest information.