Rail strike in the Netherlands: vacationers have to reschedule!

Rail strike in the Netherlands: vacationers have to reschedule!

Amsterdam, Niederlande - On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, rail traffic in the Netherlands will be significantly impaired by a large -scale strike. Many tourists who visit the Netherlands, especially the city of Amsterdam, face unexpected challenges. The Dutch railways (NS) have announced that almost all trains in the country will fail, which makes the situation complicated for travelers without a car. A tariff conflict is the trigger for these massive restrictions on the rail network.

Deutsche Bahn has also informed that some ICE trains between Frankfurt and Amsterdam as well as various night trains from and from Amsterdam are also affected. This applies in particular to all intercity trains between Berlin and Amsterdam, which makes it significantly more difficult for many tourists to plan. At the same time, there is a limited commuting between Amsterdam Hauptbahnhof and Schiphol Airport, which is an important connection for travelers who arrive from abroad.

Travel options and challenges

For tourists who nevertheless want to discover the Dutch cities, the only alternative of the Eurostar who runs from Cologne via Brussels to Amsterdam remains. Regional trains from North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony offer travelers the opportunity to travel to the Dutch border locations such as Venlo, Arngem and Hengelo, where there are no restrictions on train traffic. However, these regional connections for many tourists who rely on the train are by no means a full solution, especially if they plan away from the big cities.

Already on Friday before the strike there were considerable problems in rail traffic due to a previously attempted labor. Travelers must therefore carefully plan their vacation in the Netherlands in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. The current strike not only causes confusion among passengers, but also represents a significant burden on the tourism industry, which is dependent on the arrival of international visitors.

Overall, the situation shows how important it is for travelers to obtain current information and remain flexible in order to be able to enjoy their stay in the Netherlands despite the inconvenience. For further details on the effects of the strike and the current travel conditions, we refer to the reporting ofThe Westandstar.