Glimble: NS, Arriva and more

3.3
1.05K reviews
100K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

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.
Updated on
Jan 27, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

3.3
1.02K reviews
Rex Easter
May 9, 2023
Very helpful once you get past the learning curve. There are so many transportation options in the area that it is hard to navigate on your own. Glimble helps to simplify the process as well as purchasing and keeping up with your tickets. PRO TIP (at least for me) The bus does not automatically stop at all locations. You have to hit a stop button (located throughout the bus) just before reaching your stop.
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