Arriva brings real-time public transport planning for the Netherlands into one easy-to-use app, helping commuters and occasional travelers alike check live departure times, buy e-tickets and receive timely travel alerts. Use it to look up departures at nearby stops or your frequently used station, save journeys you take often, and get reminders before departure or to check out at the right stop. The app combines schedules for multiple operators so you see the most up-to-date travel advice whether you're taking a local bus or making a cross-network connection. Notifications can be tailored to your preferences so you only get the alerts you need.
Key Features
⭐ View current departure times for stops and stations across the Netherlands, including nearby stops and your most used locations.
⭐ Save journeys and opt in to notifications for delays, a 15-minute departure alert or reminders to check out at your stop.
⭐ Quickly plan trips to favorite locations from the home screen and assign friendly names like "home" or "work" for one-tap routing.
⭐ Buy and load e-tickets for journeys with Arriva directly from the travel planner so you can travel without printing paper tickets.
⭐ Locate OV chip card top-up points nearby, view walking routes to them, or plan a trip there.
⭐ Plan trips across all forms of public transport in the Netherlands and receive consolidated, up-to-date travel advice.
Advantages
✅ Arriva consolidates schedules from multiple operators so you can rely on one app for comprehensive departure information.
✅ Custom notifications and saved trips reduce uncertainty and help you stay on schedule.
✅ Built-in e-ticketing removes the need for paper tickets and speeds boarding on supported services.
✅ Favorite locations and quick-access planning make routine journeys faster to set up.
Disadvantages
❎ The app requires an internet connection and access to location services for live departures and maps.
❎ Push notifications can sometimes be frequent; you may need to fine-tune which alerts you receive.
❎ E-ticket purchase and loading is available for Arriva-operated journeys only, not all carriers.
