Kids Vrij
Children aged 4 to 11 can travel for free on public transport throughout the Netherlands from 1 January 2027.
- Free travel for children aged 4 to 11 when accompanied
- Valid all day, including peak hours
- Travel with the OV-pas
With the Kids Vrij subscription, children can travel for free on all public transport throughout the Netherlands. This includes buses, trams, metros and (regional) trains, including during peak hours. So whether you’re going on a weekend trip or visiting family during the week, your child can travel with you for free.
Kids Vrij is for children aged 4 to 11 and is added to your child’s personal OV-pas. Your child must travel with someone aged 12 or over who has a valid ticket. Children under 4 always travel for free and do not need a card or subscription.
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Kids Vrij is for children aged 4 to 11.
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Your child must always travel with a companion aged 12 or over who has a valid ticket.
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The subscription is added to your child’s personal OV-pas.
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Kids Vrij is valid with all bus, tram, metro and train operators in the Netherlands, including NS.
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The subscription is linked to one child and cannot be transferred to someone else.
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Your child must always check in and out with the OV-pas that has the subscription. Otherwise, they do not have a valid ticket and may receive a fine.
Please note: Children cannot use this subscription to travel on their own.
You can buy the Kids Vrij subscription from a public transport operator. Kids Vrij is expected to be available in the allGo OVpay Webshop from mid-December 2026. The subscription is valid from 1 January 2027 until your child turns 12.
You add the subscription to your child’s personal OV-pas.
All frequently asked questions related to OVpay subscriptions for the on debit card or new OV-pas, are listed on this page.
You can also read the news article about this new subscription.
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