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NS International

About
NS International, formerly NS Hispeed, is a train service which is a subsidiary of Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from the Netherlands that operates intercity and high-speed connections internationally to many European cities. These Dutch trains have onboard facilities including free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and drinks. NS International offers a variety of train types, including Intercity Direct, Intercity, Sprinter, and Stoptrein. Intercity Direct is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h. Intercity is a bit slower, reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h. Sprinter is the slowest, reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h. Stoptrein is the local train, stopping at all stations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 1 piece of hold luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bistro service available with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservation is optional and costs extra. First class includes seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, assistance service must be booked 1 hour in advance
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a pet ticket
Quiet zone
About NS
NS Trains Timetable
Popular NS routes
NS FAQs

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About NS and NS International

NS International ensures that travellers can travel to over 2700 destinations from any Dutch train station. High speed trains such as Thalys, Eurostar, ICE and TGV are used to allow travellers to travel to European destinations.

Travellers can travel to Paris and Brussels with Thalys from various Dutch train stations such as Amsterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal and Amsterdam schiphol. Eurostar does not depart directly from the Netherlands, however travellers can first take the Thalys or Intercity Brussels and change to the Eurostar high speed train to get to London. The ICE trains, that belong to Deutsche Bahn, take travellers to various destinations in Germany such as Hamburg, Frankfurt and Munich. Finally, there are two Intercity trains that offer international connections. The intercity to Berlin departs six times a day from Amsterdam to Berlin and the intercity to Brussels departs from Amsterdam and Den Hague.

NS Trains Timetable

Trenitalia
NS from Amsterdam to Brussels
Trenitalia
NS from Brussels to Paris
Trenitalia
NS from Utrecht to Basel
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Trains from Eindhoven to Amsterdam
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Trains from Amsterdam to Rotterdam
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Trains from Amsterdam to The Hague
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Trains from Amsterdam to Utrecht
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Trains from Amsterdam to Maastricht

 

Popular NS Destinations

NS and NS International - history and information

The NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. The infrastructure is managed and maintained by network manager ProRail, which became an independent organisation in 2003. NS serves 1.1 million travellers with its 4800 scheduled domestic trains per day.

NS International, previously known as ‘NS Hispeed’, is the international subsidiary of NS, offering international rail services from the Netherlands to other European destinations. The name ‘NS Hispeed’ was changed in 2014 to ‘NS International’ in order to place more importance on the international offering, as opposed to the hispeed offering. NS international train tickets are available on-site.

NS FAQs

What types of train do NS carry?

The NS has two different types of trains, the Sprinter and the Intercity. Shorter domestic journeys are usually offered by the sprinter which also stops at every train station along the route. The intercity includes long-distance routes and only stops at major stations along the route. First and second class seating is indicated by the class number on the interior and exterior on the train.

Is there WiFi on NS trains?

Most trains operated by the NS also offer free WiFi on the train. In order to make use of this, simply select ‘connections’ on your laptop or smartphone, choose ‘WiFi in the train and you’ll be online in a matter of seconds. Also, all passengers can enjoy free WiFi on board of all Thalys trains. From the 1st of January 2017, ICE trains in Germany also offer free WiFi to its passengers.

Is there space for wheelchairs and bikes on NS trains?

Other facilities that are offered in all trains include space for storing your bicycle, facilities for travellers such as travel assistance for those with a functional disability and travel information over the intercom. At the moment, all intercity trains are also equipped with toilets however not all sprinters are. If you are travelling on a shorter domestic journey with a sprinter, you can use the toilets at the stations.

NS international facilities

First class travellers can make use of the NS International Lounge, which are equipped with comfortable writing desks, WiFi, modern meeting rooms (for hire) and a free drink. There is also a reading table with national and international newspapers to keep travellers updated with the latest news. Travellers can find NS International Lounges at Amsterdam Centraal station (Platform 1), Rotterdam Centraal station (Platform 1) and Schiphol (Arrival Hall 4).

NS Train Types

NS's fleet of trains include:

  • Double Intercity: Two tier trains that are the most common across the Netherlands. Used for cross country routes.
  • Single Intercity: Also used for throughout the country, these are easier to get on and more space for luggage.
  • Intercity Direct: These are faster trains and used mainly on the Amsterdam - Schiphol airport route.
  • Sprinter Train: These are regional trains that stop at mainy stations, they often don't have toilets or free Wifi.

Additional advantages for first class travellers travelling with NS International include:

  • Electrical outlets at every seat.
  • Free meal and drinks served at your seat.
  • Wider seats and more legroom.
  • Free choice of newspapers in various languages.

Popular NS routes

Brussels to Paris train

from £50
Direct trains available
1h22 average duration
22trains per day
Served by
  • EuroCity
  • TGV INOUI
  • Eurostar
  • SNCF TER
  • TGV
  • SNCF

Amsterdam to Brussels train

from £19
Direct trains available
1h39 average duration
12trains per day
Served by
  • European Sleeper
  • NS International | IC Brussel
  • PKP Intercity
  • Eurostar
  • Eurocity Direct
  • Intercity
  • EuroCity

Paris to Brussels train

from £27
Direct trains available
1h22 average duration
22trains per day
Served by
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • Eurostar
  • TGV
  • TGV INOUI
  • EuroCity
  • SNCF

Paris to Amsterdam train

from £91
Direct trains available
3h19 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • EuroCity
  • Eurocity Direct
  • NS International | IC Brussel
  • PKP Intercity
  • Regional
  • Eurostar

Amsterdam to Paris train

from £69
Direct trains available
3h20 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • PKP Intercity
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • Intercity
  • Eurostar
  • NS International | IC Brussel
  • EuroCity
  • Eurocity Direct

London St Pancras International (STP) to Paris Gare du Nord train

from £103
Direct trains available
2h18 average duration
15trains per day
Served by
  • Eurostar
  • Mutiara Express

London to Paris train

from £113
Direct trains available
2h18 average duration
15trains per day
Served by
  • Eurostar

Brussels to Amsterdam train

from £23
Direct trains available
1h56 average duration
23trains per day
Served by
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • Eurostar
  • European Sleeper
  • NS International | IC Brussel
  • EuroCity
  • PKP Intercity
  • Eurocity Direct

Paris to London train

from £135
Direct trains available
2h17 average duration
15trains per day
Served by
  • Eurostar

Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras International (STP) train

from £90
Direct trains available
2h18 average duration
15trains per day
Served by
  • Mutiara Express
  • Eurostar

NS FAQs

Everything you need to know to travel with NS: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more

FAQs
With NS International, you can travel to several destinations across Europe, including cities in Belgium, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, using high-speed trains like Thalys and Eurostar.
NS International departs from major railway stations in the Netherlands, including Amsterdam Central, Rotterdam Central, and Utrecht Central.
When traveling with NS International across borders, you are required to bring your passport or a valid national identity card as proof of identity.
Refund policies for NS International train tickets vary; however, generally, refundable options like the "Flex" ticket allow modifications and cancellations with minimal cost, adhering to the specific terms of the ticket type purchased.

NS destinations

Not sure where to begin your NS adventure? Check out these popular NS destinations for travel details and nearby attractions:

London
Trains to London
Paris
Trains to Paris
Amsterdam
Trains to Amsterdam
Brussels
Trains to Brussels
Bruges
Trains to Bruges
Antwerp
Trains to Antwerp
Rotterdam
Trains to Rotterdam
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