# Train fares rise faster than inflation from 1 January

> Train tickets get 4.7% more expensive on 1 January, while NS offsets the rise with higher discounts outside the rush hour.

Economy · published 2026-10-20 09:13 · https://nlnow.nl/a/ns-raises-train-ticket-prices-by-4-7-from-1-january/

NS announced on Tuesday that it will raise train ticket prices by 4.7% on average. The new prices apply from 1 January next year.

Most subscriptions go up by the same average. The increase is higher than inflation, so train fares are rising faster than prices in general.

To soften the rise for passengers, NS is offering higher discounts for travel outside the rush hour (spits), the busiest times of the day.

## Background

- **NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen)**: The Dutch Railways, the main passenger train operator in the Netherlands. It runs most intercity and local train services on the national rail network, and it is a company majority-owned by the Dutch state. Its fares, including changes to ticket prices, apply to a large share of train travel in the country.

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