# Dutch railway ticket price increases > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-railway-ticket-price-increases > Updated: 2026-10-24T00:36:21.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The Dutch railway operator NS has announced that train ticket prices and most subscriptions will increase by an average of 4.7 percent starting January 1, 2027. The operator stated the hike is necessary to fund new trains, cover rising operational costs, and invest in infrastructure. The adjustment includes a 1 percent ‘catch-up indexation’ to address under-compensation from the 2020–2023 period. To mitigate the impact on passengers, NS is expanding its ‘PrijsTijdDeal’ discounts, which will offer up to 80 percent off during off-peak hours and will be available via the app on the actual day of travel. Pricing for children and youth, such as the Railrunner ticket and the Kids Vrij program, will remain unchanged. The travelers' organization Rover has criticized the decision, noting that the increase exceeds inflation. Rover director Daan Zieren described the new minimum fare of 3.10 euros for short trips as ‘unnecessary and discouraging,’ expressing concern that the price hikes may hinder passenger growth. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Dutch Railways to increase ticket prices by 4.7% in 2027 Dutch national railway operator NS will raise train ticket prices and subscriptions by an average of 4.7% in 2027 to offset inflation and rising operational costs. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-railways-to-increase-ticket-prices-by-47-in-2027 ### 2026-10-20: NS to increase Dutch train ticket prices by 4.7 percent in 2027 NS will increase Dutch train ticket prices and most subscriptions by an average of 4.7 percent in January 2027 to fund new trains and rising costs, despite criticism from travelers' group Rover. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ns-to-increase-dutch-train-ticket-prices-by-47-percent-in-2027 --- Cite as: Dutch railway ticket price increases. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-railway-ticket-price-increases