Glimble: NS, Arriva and more

Travel without an OV-chipkaart by bus, train, metro, tram and more

Glimble: Your Travel App and Trip Planner for Dutch Transport

With Glimble, traveling through the Netherlands is simple – no need for an OV-chipkaart or OVpay. Plan your journey and book bus, train, metro, and tram tickets directly in the travel app. You can pay with iDEAL, credit card, or PayPal. Whether you’re using Arriva, NS, Qbuzz, GVB, or an other Dutch transport service, everything is managed in one travel app.

Plan your trip easily with our trip planner

The trip planner helps you organize your journey with all Dutch transport options, including buses and trains. Simply choose your preferred mode of travel—bus, train, tram or metro. Our trip planner considers your preferences to find the fastest, cheapest, or most eco-friendly trip. Glimble makes it easy to plan for every travel preference.

Live Travel Updates on the Go

With real-time updates, you’ll always know where you are during your trip. The app guides you to the right bus stop or train platform and notifies you when it’s time to get off. This ensures you never miss your stop, whether you’re on the bus or train.

No OV-Chipkaart Needed: Buy Bus Tickets Directly

Purchase bus tickets, train tickets, and more right in the app. Your QR code appears instantly on your phone—no need for an OV-chipkaart. You can even buy Arriva night train tickets and travel on the Drielandentrein. Traveling with a group? The app allows you to book multiple bus or train tickets in one go without extra fees.

Swipe with Arriva in Friesland, Groningen, Limburg and to Germany

If you’re traveling in Friesland, Groningen or Limburg by Arriva train or bus, there’s no need to buy a ticket in advance. Just swipe in at the start and swipe out when you reach your destination. Swiping with our travel app makes Dutch transport easier than ever—no need for an OV-chipkaart or OVpay! And you can even swipe to Aachen or Cologne, this makes it super easy to travel to Germany.

Customer Service

For questions about the trip planner or your bus tickets, our customer service is available every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekdays and from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekends.