TRANSPORTATION During your research on the Netherlands and Utrecht one thing most likely stuck in your head; Dutchies cycle a lot! In fact, the number of bikes in the country outnumbers the population of the Netherlands. When not using a bike, the easiest way to move around the neighbourhood or in the city centre is on foot. Cycling will give you a taste of the Dutch lifestyle and will most likely end up being much more convenient than using public transport. There are many bike shops in Utrecht where you can either rent or buy a (second-hand) bike. Never buy your bike from strangers on the street! It is very likely that it had been stolen. Buying such bike is illegal. Once you have your bike, make sure to also get a proper lock and good lights (front and rear) along with it. If you go visit another city or have friends coming to see you, you can make use of temporary bike rental available at most train stations. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION There are many buses going to the Utrecht Science Park, Neude, or any other further location within or outside Utrecht. If you want to use public transportation, you need to buy a public transport card, called an OV-chipkaart. You can order a personal OV-chipkaart at www.ov-chipkaart.nl or buy an anonymous one at the train station. To plan your journey, we highly recommend to use the website www.9292.nl or the 9292 app. It will show your entire itinerary, with the exact departure time of any buses, trams, trains, or metro (in Amsterdam). It also provides information on how long the trip will take and how much it will cost. PAGE 13
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