Girl with purple hair is waiting at a bus stop. Buses are common modes of public transportation in the Netherlands. Different cities may have their own bus operators, and there are also regional and national bus services. OV-chipkaart, a contactless smart card, is used for fare payment on most forms of public transport.

The Dutch public transportation system is integrated, meaning that different modes of transport are generally well-connected. This makes it relatively easy to switch between trains, trams, buses, and metros using a single ticket or smart card.