Using mobile tickets | glimble

With free travel app glimble, you easily buy and pay for tickets for all public transport operators in the Netherlands. Without extra costs. Are you travelling with more people? Then buy several tickets for the same trip in a few clicks.

How tickets work in the glimble app

Have you bought a ticket for the train, bus, tram or metro? Below you can read how the tickets of the different operators work.

How bus tickets work
How train tickets work
How tram tickets work
How metro tickets work

Bus tickets

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes or 1 hour. Depending on the length of your journey, your ticket will be valid for 30 minutes or 1 hour.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on AllGo bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 60 minutes before departure and remains valid until 4 hours after the scheduled departure time of the bus.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on Arriva bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 60 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid until 4 hours after the scheduled departure time of the bus. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on Bravo bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on Breng bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on Connexxion bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket work?
You will find your ticket in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When boarding, show your ticket to the driver. You do not need to check out when you get off.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on EBS bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

Hoe werkt het ticket/de QR-code?
Je vindt je ticket in de app onder "Mijn tickets". Scan bij het instappen de QR-code op je ticket. Je hoeft bij het uitstappen niet uit te checken.

Hoe lang is het ticket geldig?
Je ticket met geldige QR-code wordt 15 minuten voor vertrek beschikbaar in de app. Zorg ervoor dat je op dat moment een internetverbinding hebt en ververs eventueel handmatig je scherm als je deze open hebt staan. Zo weet je zeker dat je ticket actief is. Vóór die 15 minuten is je ticket nog niet geldig en kan je deze niet gebruiken.
Het ticket blijft 1 uur geldig. Mocht je reis langer dan 1 uur duren dan bieden we je uiteraard 2 tickets aan in de app.

Mag ik ook met een andere lijn reizen van dezelfde vervoerder op hetzelfde traject?
Ja, als het een bus, tram of metro van GVB is dan mag dit. Je ticket wordt 15 minuten voor vertrek geldig in de app en blijft geldig tot 30 minuten na aankomst van de geboekte bus, tram of metro. Je mag dus een bus, tram of metro eerder nemen mocht je wat te vroeg zijn. En ben je net te laat of is de geplande rit uitgevallen, mag je dus een rit later nemen. Let op, je rit moet wel binnen de eerder genoemde tijdslimiet blijven.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on Hermes bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 2 hours. If your trip will take more than 2 hours, there will be 2 tickets in the app.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on HTM bus of tram services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus or tram you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus or tram you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus or tram. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket work?
You will find your ticket in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When boarding, show your ticket to the driver. You do not need to check out when you get off.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on Keolis bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on Overal bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on OV IJsselmond bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on Qbuzz bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 2 hours. If your trip will take more than 2 hours, there will be 2 tickets in the app.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on RET bus, tram and metro services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus, tram or metro you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus, tram of metro. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. With RRReis, this is often not possible, just show the code on your ticket to the bus driver. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on RRReis bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket?
You will find your ticket in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When boarding, show your ticket to the driver. You do not need to check out when you get off.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on Syntus bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
On most buses, you scan your QR code when boarding. If this is not possible, show the bus driver your QR code. You do not need to scan the QR code when leaving the bus.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on Transdev bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket work?
You will find your ticket in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When boarding, show your ticket to the driver. You do not need to check out when you get off.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on Twents bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket work?
You will find your ticket in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When boarding, show your ticket to the driver. You do not need to check out when you get off.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on U-OV bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

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Train tickets

How does the ticket/QR code work?
Open station gates with the QR code. You will find the QR code in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When checking tickets, the ticket inspector will scan your QR code. If there are no gates at the station, you do not need to do anything with the QR code. You can simply board the train.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your train ticket is valid on the day of travel and remains valid until 04.00 in the morning the following day. In other words, if you buy a ticket for a train that departs at 21.00 in the evening, you can continue to use your ticket until 04.00 the following morning.

Can I also travel on another train?
Yes. You can travel the same route on a later train operated by the same company.

How does the ticket/QR code work?
Open station gates with the QR code. You will find the QR code in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When checking tickets, the ticket inspector will scan your QR code. If there are no gates at the station, you do not need to do anything with the QR code. You can simply board the train.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your train ticket is valid on the day of travel and remains valid until 04.00 in the morning the following day. In other words, if you buy a ticket for a train that departs at 21.00 in the evening, you can continue to use your ticket until 04.00 the following morning.

Can I also travel on another train?
Yes. You can travel the same route on a later train operated by the same company.

How does the ticket/QR code work?
Open station gates with the QR code. You will find the QR code in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When checking tickets, the ticket inspector will scan your QR code. If there are no gates at the station, you do not need to do anything with the QR code. You can simply board the train.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your train ticket is valid on the day of travel and remains valid until 04.00 in the morning the following day. In other words, if you buy a ticket for a train that departs at 21.00 in the evening, you can continue to use your ticket until 04.00 the following morning.

Can I also travel on another train?
Yes. You can travel the same route on a later train operated by the same company.

How does the ticket/QR code work?
Open station gates with the QR code. You will find the QR code in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When checking tickets, the ticket inspector will scan your QR code. If there are no gates at the station, you do not need to do anything with the QR code. You can simply board the train.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your train ticket is valid on the day of travel and remains valid until 04.00 in the morning the following day. In other words, if you buy a ticket for a train that departs at 21.00 in the evening, you can continue to use your ticket until 04.00 the following morning.

Can I also travel on another train?
Yes. You can travel the same route on a later train operated by the same company.

How does the ticket/QR code work?
Open station gates with the QR code. You will find the QR code in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When checking tickets, the ticket inspector will scan your QR code. If there are no gates at the station, you do not need to do anything with the QR code. You can simply board the train.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your train ticket is valid on the day of travel and remains valid until 04.00 in the morning the following day. In other words, if you buy a ticket for a train that departs at 21.00 in the evening, you can continue to use your ticket until 04.00 the following morning.

Can I also travel on another train?
Yes. You can travel the same route on a later train operated by the same company.

How does the ticket/QR code work?
Open station gates with the QR code. You will find the QR code in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When checking tickets, the ticket inspector will scan your QR code. If there are no gates at the station, you do not need to do anything with the QR code. You can simply board the train.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your train ticket is valid on the day of travel and remains valid until 04.00 in the morning the following day. In other words, if you buy a ticket for a train that departs at 21.00 in the evening, you can continue to use your ticket until 04.00 the following morning.

Can I also travel on another train?
Yes. You can travel the same route on a later train operated by the same company.

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Tram tickets

How does the ticket work?
You will find your ticket in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When boarding, scan the QR code on your ticket. You do not need to check out when you get off.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket with valid QR code will become available in the app 15 minutes before departure. Make sure you have an internet connection at that time and refresh your screen manually if you have it open. This way you can be sure your ticket is active. Before those 15 minutes, your ticket is not yet valid and you cannot use it. The ticket remains valid for 1 hour. If your trip will take more than 1 hour, there will be 2 tickets in the app.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on GVB bus, tram and metro services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the tram you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the tram you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier tram, bus or metro. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR code work?
You will find your ticket in the ‘My rides’ section of the app.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 2 hours. If your trip will take more than 2 hour, there will be 2 tickets in the app.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on HTM tram or bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the tram or bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the tram or bus you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier tram or bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR code work?
Scan the QR code on the tram. You will find the QR code in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. When checking tickets, the ticket inspector will scan your QR code.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 2 hours. If your trip will take more than 2 hour, there will be 2 tickets in the app.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on RET tram, bus of metro services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the tram, bus or metro you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the tram, bus of metro you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier tram, bus of metro. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR code work?
You will find your ticket in the ‘My rides’ section of the app. Scan the QR code on your ticket on the platform before boarding the tram.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 30 minutes after the tram you booked is due to arrive.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on U-OV tram services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the tram you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the tram you booked is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier tram. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

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Metro tickets

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
Scan the QR code at the ticket gate. You will find the QR code in the ‘My tickets’ section of the app. When boarding the subway, scan the QR code on your ticket. You don't have to check out when you get off.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket with valid QR code will become available in the app 15 minutes before departure. Make sure you have an internet connection at that time and refresh your screen manually if you have it open. This way you can be sure your ticket is active. Before those 15 minutes, your ticket is not yet valid and you cannot use it. The ticket remains valid for 1 hour. If your trip will take more than 1 hour, there will be 2 tickets in the app.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on GVB metro, tram or bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the tram, bus or metro you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the metro, tram or bus is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier metro, tram or bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

How does the ticket/QR-code work?
Scan the QR code at the ticket gate. You will find the QR code in the ‘My tickets’ section of the app. When checking tickets, the ticket inspector will scan your QR code.

How long is the ticket valid?
Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before departure and remains valid for 2 hours. If your trip will take more than 2 hours, there will be 2 tickets in the app.

Can I travel the same route on another service operated by the same company?
Yes, you can do this on RET metro, tram or bus services. Your ticket becomes valid in the app 15 minutes before the metro, tram or bus you booked is due to depart and remains valid for 30 minutes after the metro, tram or bus is due to arrive. So if you arrive early, you can catch an earlier metro, tram or bus. And if you just miss the one you booked or if it is cancelled, you can travel on the next one. Please note! You must complete your ride within the period of time mentioned above.

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