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Gaiyo
Traveling by public transport, but smarter

With Gaiyo, public transportation is always at your fingertips. Purchase your train ticket, bus ticket, or metro e-ticket directly in the app, without an OV-chipkaart.
Gaiyo not only makes traveling by public transportation easier, but also more affordable: you receive a 10% discount on NS journeys outside rush hour and on weekends.

Public transport passengers travel smart with public transport, e-tickets with 10% NS off-peak discount
With Gaiyo, public transportation is always within reach.

Advantages of public transport travel with Gaiyo

Whether you’re traveling to work, visiting friends, or going on a day trip with Gaiyo, you can plan, book, and pay for everything in one app.

Koop e-tickets direct in de app

No public transport chip card required

10% NS discount

outside rush hour and on weekends

Train, bus, tram, and subway

all in one overview

Real-time travel planning

see departure and transfer times

QR ticket on your phone

check in directly at the gates

Combine public transport with parking or shared mobility

Pay via your Gaiyo wallet

with iDEAL, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Pay Pal

Plan, book, and travel onward

What makes Gaiyo unique is that your entire journey comes together in one app:
you can switch directly to a shared car, e-bike, or scooter from within the app.

This is how you make every trip a smooth door-to-door experience—without the hassle of multiple apps.

Frequently asked questions

Do I really get a 10% discount with NS?

Yes. You will receive a 10% discount on all NS journeys outside rush hour (between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and after 6:30 p.m.) and on weekends, automatically applied to your ticket price.

Can I also buy bus, tram, and metro tickets?

Yes. In addition to train tickets, Gaiyo also offers digital tickets for buses, trams, and metros from various transport companies in the Netherlands.

Do I need a public transport chip card?

No. You purchase e-tickets directly in the app and travel with your QR code.

Can I combine my public transport journey with parking or shared mobility?

Absolutely! Gaiyo combines all modes of transport in one app. Park your car, switch to the train, and take a shared bike for the last leg of your journey—all planned and paid for in Gaiyo.

How do I pay for my tickets?

You pay via your Gaiyo wallet. You can deposit funds into your wallet via iDEAL, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, etc. The ticket amount will be automatically deducted from your wallet.

Can I save or review my tickets?

Yes. All your purchased tickets remain visible in the app, so you can easily find them later.

Download Gaiyo and travel smarter with public transport

Gaiyo – your key to smart and affordable travel by public transport.