Frequently asked questions
general
You can use Tranzer to buy public transport tickets “on the go”. Once you have downloaded the app and set up an account, you can use Tranzer to plan, book and buy tickets for the train, metro, tram and bus. The ticket is delivered straight to your phone, so you can travel fast and easy. We have also on-demand services available such as shared cars, shared bikes, steps and parking. You can check the map on your homescreen to find these services.
In the Netherlands, you can travel with:
- All trains in the Netherlands
- All Arriva busses
- All Connexxion, Breng, Bravo and Hermes busses
- All RET busses, metro, fast ferry and tram (including BOB-bus)
- All GVB bus, tram and metro lines (excluding night bus)
- All EBS busses
- All UOV buses and tram
- All services from Waterbus
- Taxi services
- Keolis Allgo
- Flick Bikes
- Parking locations from ParkBee
- Shared Cars from Amber
Outside The Netherlands:
- All international trains in Europe
- All De Lijn services in Belgium
- All NMBS services in Belgium
- All SNCF services in France
- All services from Swiss pass/SBB
- All Deutsche Bahn services in Germany
- All services from VBN (Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen) and VRR (Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr)
- All Italo services in Italy
- Bird electric scooters
We are constantly working to roll out Tranzer to new transport operators and agencies, so please check this list regularly. Let us know by email (support@tranzer.com) if you would like to request that Tranzer expand into your area! We are always open to suggestions and happy to help
To use Tranzer, all you need to do is download the app and set up an account. You can then enter your destination, review the public transport options identified by Tranzer, and select the travel plan that best suits your needs. Tickets are bought within the Tranzer app, which you can then use to travel from your smartphone. Simply present your ticket at a gate or scanner, to the driver, conductor or security agent of the transport operator or agency when requested.
On the home screen of the app, you will also find purple icons with a P and blue icons with a car symbol on the map. The blue icons indicate a hub with shared cars and the purple icons show parking spaces that you can book via the app. Tapping on the symbol opens the menu for the service.
Besides the fact that the ticket appears in the Tranzer app, you will also receive a ticket / delivery confirmation by email. You can therefore use this email message to declare the costs afterwards.
It is also possible to receive your travel history. To do so, go to “Your trips”. You can send a PDF attachment to your email address via the menu dots on the right.
The mobile ticket for train trips is personal, so it is only valid in combination with a valid proof of identity. Your first and last name on the ticket must be the same as displayed on your ID. Read more about this in the e-ticket terms and conditions. The on-demand services such as parking and shared cars are for personal use only.
Are you having problems with the app, despite all our efforts to streamline the process? Let us know via support@tranzer.com. We will help you as soon as possible
We look forward to your feedback! Share it with us at support@tranzer.com.
pricing & payments
All payments are managed via the app, using your preferred method of payment and in your preferred currency. When setting up your account, make sure to select the payment method you prefer. Tranzer currently supports payment by iDeal and credit card. When paying by credit card, you can save your credit card details during your first payment, it will be automatically remembered for the next time.
When using a shared car, shared bike, E-scooter or a parking space, you can only use the credit card payment option. A reservation is made and it is settled afterwards.
In case of a technical error in the Tranzer app, you can submit a request for a refund of the travel sum to Tranzer.
In case of a delay with the transport operator, the conditions of the relevant transport operator apply. Please check the Terms and conditions of the carrier.
In case of an mistake in your order, such as a wrong route, date or time the costs are not reimbursed by Tranzer. These costs are for your own account.
No, the carrier’s conditions of carriage apply and the ticket will not be refunded if the gates do not open. In this case, contact an employee of the company and ask for help. Most train stations have a blue info point where you can ask for help.
Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to use discount products or subscriptions to travel. Tranzer makes travel easier and more convenient for occasional travellers who do not have a public transport chip card. In our app, you can purchase and pay for full-price tickets for a one-way trip. On the home screen of the app, there is a button at the top where you can find special tickets such as day passes. The offer depends on your location.
In case of a delay with the transport operator, the conditions of the relevant transport operator apply and you can contact the transport operator.
account
After you have paid for your ticket in the app, your ticket appears on your home screen and you can start travelling immediately. You can find the ticket at ‘your trips’ in the home screen of the app. It is also possible to save tickets with a QR code in your wallet if you use an Iphone, you will find this option at the bottom of the ticket.
Yes, Tranzer allows you to buy tickets for any number of journeys and people. Please note: tickets are for personal use. If you buy a ticket for someone else, always enter the age of the passenger. For the purchase of some tickets we ask for additional information such as first, sure name and telephone number. This may differ per operator.
Yes that is possible. When you are planning a journey, you can indicate at the bottom of the app with how many people you want to travel, here you can indicate whether children are participating in the journey. You will get the discount automatically. Sometimes there are also special day tickets for sale. When you open the app, you will see a button for this at the top; the offer depends on your location.
Yes, you can buy tickets a few days before your trip. Make sure to enter the right time and date when planning your trip. Depending on the operator and the location where you are going to travel, you buy a ticket for a trip or an hour ticket. For the train, the ticket, including the barcode, will become visible on the day of the planned journey. Tickets for metro, tram and bus are valid 15 minutes before the start of your planned journey.
You can only use a Flex ticket with a working internet connection, both before and during your trip.
It is possible to cancel the ticket up to 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your train/bus/metro.
You can cancel the ticket by selecting the trip under ‘Your trips’ and going to the three dots at the top right of the screen.
Do you decide to cancel the trip? You will receive the travel costs and service costs back within three days via the payment method used.
The extra costs for buying a Flex ticket will not be refunded.”
On the home screen of the app, you will also find purple icons with a P and blue icons with a car symbol on the map. The blue icons indicate a hub with shared cars and the purple icons show parking spaces that you can book via the app. Tapping on the symbol opens the menu for the service.
help
We look forward to your feedback! Share it with us at support@tranzer.com.
Are you having problems with the app, despite all our efforts to streamline the process? Let us know via support@tranzer.com. We will help you as soon as possible.
In the Tranzer Terms of Use you will find the terms of use of the carriers that apply.
JAS
Always make sure to use your KLM email adres in the Tranzer app. Your JAS subscription will only work with your KLM e-mail address. If you login with an other e-mail address Tranzer won’t refund tickets.
- When you board the bus, open the JAS ticket with the QR code in your Tranzer app.
- You scan the QR code under the device at the entry doors. Hold the QR code under the red light and scan the barcode. After you scanned your code you have a valid ticket.
- During the ride you can still be checked by employees of Connexxion. If asked, show your activated JAS ticket in your smartphone.
- When you leave the bus, scan the JAS ticket in the same way.
- Are you traveling by Connexxion bus outside the Schiphol area? You can then buy a separate ticket for your additional route in Tranzer, or check in with an OV chip card.
Your JAS subscription in Tranzer works in combination with your KLM email address. There are two ways to cancel your JAS subscription in Tranzer:
1. You can submit a request to delete your account via support@tranzer.com. We will delete your account and send you a confirmation.
2. You can change your email address to your own private email in the Tranzer ap. The JAS subscription will automatically stop and you can still use Tranzer.
The JAS subscription is only valid on Connexxion buses. Please note, from 1 April 2021 there will be also Arriva Touring buses in addition to Connexxion buses on the airside of Schiphol. These buses run between Plaza and P30 / P40. Arriva and Connexxion are two different carriers. The JAS subscription is only valid on Connexxion buses and not on Arriva Touring buses.
So if you accidentally boarded an Arriva bus, the barcode of your JAS subscription will not work. This can therefore be a reason why you are not getting your barcode scanned. Arriva and Connexxion buses are quite similar. So make sure that you get on the right bus with your JAS subscription!
Tickets the Netherlands
This depends per operator or carrier. If the ticket shows a QR code then it’s usually necessary to scan your code. If there is no barcode, but only a visible sign, then there’s no need to scan your code. You only have to show the driver or conductor the ticket(s) you purchased when you enter the bus or tram or upon request.
If there are check-in and -out poles on the railway station, it is not necessary to check in and out. The barcode does not work on these poles.
You do not have to scan a ticket with a moving image. Show the ticket(s) to the ticket inspector or to the driver when entering the bus or tram.
When planning your journey, you can check the validity of the ticket under ‘conditions’. Depending on the carrier and the area where you want to travel this can vary.
Please note that hour and trip tickets only become valid a few minutes before your planned trip, the appearance of the ticket then changes to a QR code or a visual element, the ticket is now valid.
After purchasing a ticket, you can consult the validity conditions of your ticket under the ‘i’ on the same screen as your ticket in the app.
Scan the barcode on the ticket on the right hand side to open the barrier. Always use a barrier with a glaswindow. The wide barrier for prams and wheelchairs always has a glass screen that you can use to scan your ticket.
If there are check-in and -out poles on the railway station, it is not necessary to check in and out. The barcode does not work on these poles.
Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to use discount products or subscriptions to travel. Tranzer makes travel easier and more convenient for occasional travellers who do not have a public transport chip card. In our app, you can purchase and pay for full-price tickets for a one-way trip. On the home screen of the app, there is a button at the top where you can find special tickets such as day passes. The offer depends on your location.
You can scan the barcode on the ticket more than once. If you are travelling with several people, have your companions go through the access barrier first, scanning the barcode from your smartphone each time, and let yourself through as last.
It is also possible to share tickets throughout the wallet function on your smartphone. You will find this function after purchasing the ticket on the bottom of the ticket.
You can still change the details any time until you have completed your order. Once you have completed your order though, you cannot change them any more.
Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to use your public transport chip card to travel via Tranzer. Tranzer makes travel easier and more convenient for occasional travellers who do not have a public transport chip card. In our app, you can purchase and pay for full-price tickets for a one-way trip.
Tickets Germany
Your ticket is valid when it has been successfully loaded into the app
and the validity period as indicated on the ticket matches the current time. With some tickets you can set the validity period before purchasing, e.g. for day tickets.
Some tickets are always valid directly, e.g. one-way tickets and multi-ride tickets.
The 2-minute counter integrated into the ticket is used by the control personnel to track the immediate time of purchase. The background to this is that, in accordance with the regulations of the transport companies and associations, the mobile ticket must be purchased before the journey begins. The counter starts at 00:00 and counts up to minute 02:00. It then stops at minute 02:00 and flashes.
It depends. Bus, tram and U-Bhan tickets are valid for one trip or one hour, depending on the transport company and region.
When purchasing a multi-ride ticket (e.g. 4-trip ticket, 10-trip ticket), the total price for all trips is due immediately, the first ticket is validated directly and is valid immediately. To redeem the remaining tickets, proceed as if you were buying a new multi-ride ticket. If you are logged in to the app, you will see a price of 0 € in the last step before the purchase.
The number of tickets already redeemed is shown on the ticket. This way, you always know how many journeys of your multi-ride ticket are still available.
Show your cell phone with the valid ticket shown on the display and your id, which you provided for identification during registration.
Tickets are not transferable. Each ticket must be presented together with your ID, which you provided for identification during registration. If tickets are purchased for two or more people, they must travel together.
Cancellation of local public transport tickets is not possible with most german mobile tickets partners.
Tickets Italy
Every Trenitalia ticket that you purchased is valid for the time and date that you planned for, so you can simply jump on board of the selected train. In case of controls from Trenitalia’s personnel you will simply need to show them the PNR code of the ticket, which is displayed on your ticket in the Tranzer app (alternatively, you can find the PNR and the other relevant information related to your ticket on the ticket’s PDF that we will send you at your email address immediately after the purchase. Printing this PDF is not necessary).
Most of Trenitalia’s tickets are valid just for the trip/train you planned for and purchased.
Tickets for regional trains are valid for 4 hours from the moment of the departure of the purchased trip: this means that if you miss your train you can still take the next one, provided that the departure time is within 4 hours from the original trip departure time and the service level is the same as the one originally purchased.
Depending on the fare that you purchased you might be able to modify the details of your booking (departure date/time, change of of origin and destination, etc.).
If the fare’s conditions allow it, you can do so directly via the Tranzer App.
Before purchasing a Trenitalia’s ticket you can check the specific fare’s conditions directy in the Tranzer app.
You can click here to check all of Trenitalia’s fares conditions.
Most of Trenitalia’s tickets are valid just for the trip/train you planned for and purchased.
Tickets for regional trains are valid for 4 hours from the moment of the departure of the purchased trip: this means that if you miss your train you can still take the next one, provided that the departure time is within 4 hours from the original trip departure time and the service level is the same as the one originally purchased.
Tickets Swiss
Always make sure to use your KLM email adres in the Tranzer app. Your JAS subscription will only work with your KLM e-mail address. If you login with an other e-mail address Tranzer won’t refund tickets.
- When you board the bus, open the JAS ticket with the QR code in your Tranzer app.
- You scan the QR code under the device at the entry doors. Hold the QR code under the red light and scan the barcode. After you scanned your code you have a valid ticket.
- During the ride you can still be checked by employees of Connexxion. If asked, show your activated JAS ticket in your smartphone.
- When you leave the bus, scan the JAS ticket in the same way.
- Are you traveling by Connexxion bus outside the Schiphol area? You can then buy a separate ticket for your additional route in Tranzer, or check in with an OV chip card.
Due to technical issues an error may occur during check-in or check-out. This will have no consequences for you at this moment.
Your JAS subscription in Tranzer works in combination with your KLM email address. There are two ways to cancel your JAS subscription in Tranzer:
1. You can submit a request to delete your account via support@tranzer.com. We will delete your account and send you a confirmation.
2. You can change your email address to your own private email in the Tranzer ap. The JAS subscription will automatically stop and you can still use Tranzer.
The JAS subscription is only valid on Connexxion buses. Please note, from 1 April 2021 there will be also Arriva Touring buses in addition to Connexxion buses on the airside of Schiphol. These buses run between Plaza and P30 / P40. Arriva and Connexxion are two different carriers. The JAS subscription is only valid on Connexxion buses and not on Arriva Touring buses.
So if you accidentally boarded an Arriva bus, the barcode of your JAS subscription will not work. This can therefore be a reason why you are not getting your barcode scanned. Arriva and Connexxion buses are quite similar. So make sure that you get on the right bus with your JAS subscription!
Tickets Belgium
Always make sure to use your KLM email adres in the Tranzer app. Your JAS subscription will only work with your KLM e-mail address. If you login with an other e-mail address Tranzer won’t refund tickets.
- When you board the bus, open the JAS ticket with the QR code in your Tranzer app.
- You scan the QR code under the device at the entry doors. Hold the QR code under the red light and scan the barcode. After you scanned your code you have a valid ticket.
- During the ride you can still be checked by employees of Connexxion. If asked, show your activated JAS ticket in your smartphone.
- When you leave the bus, scan the JAS ticket in the same way.
- Are you traveling by Connexxion bus outside the Schiphol area? You can then buy a separate ticket for your additional route in Tranzer, or check in with an OV chip card.
Due to technical issues an error may occur during check-in or check-out. This will have no consequences for you at this moment.
Your JAS subscription in Tranzer works in combination with your KLM email address. There are two ways to cancel your JAS subscription in Tranzer:
1. You can submit a request to delete your account via support@tranzer.com. We will delete your account and send you a confirmation.
2. You can change your email address to your own private email in the Tranzer ap. The JAS subscription will automatically stop and you can still use Tranzer.
The JAS subscription is only valid on Connexxion buses. Please note, from 1 April 2021 there will be also Arriva Touring buses in addition to Connexxion buses on the airside of Schiphol. These buses run between Plaza and P30 / P40. Arriva and Connexxion are two different carriers. The JAS subscription is only valid on Connexxion buses and not on Arriva Touring buses.
So if you accidentally boarded an Arriva bus, the barcode of your JAS subscription will not work. This can therefore be a reason why you are not getting your barcode scanned. Arriva and Connexxion buses are quite similar. So make sure that you get on the right bus with your JAS subscription!
Any other questions?
For answers to all your questions, please send an e-mail to support@tranzer.com.