Public transport

The bus

The scheduled buses (the "regular," large buses) of Arriva (Bravo). From Monday to Friday, they run the same route and on a fixed schedule.

Who is it for?

Anyone can travel on this bus.

When does the bus run?

  • Monday to Friday: from approximately 05:30 a.m. to 8 p.m
  • Please note these buses do not run on weekends
  • For departure times, visit www.bravo.info of www.9292.nl

On the road by bus

On the bus, you will see on a screen showing what the next stop is. Not sure where to get off? Ask the driver for help. They will be pleased to help you.

The district bus

Small vans of Arriva (Bravo), for 8 passengers. They run fixed routes from Monday to Friday. The district bus also goes to small villages where there is no scheduled bus. 

Who is it for?

Anyone can travel on the district bus.

When does the district bus run?

  • Monday to Friday: from approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m
  • Please note that district buses do not run on weekends
  • For departure times, visit www.bravo.info of www.9292.nl

On the road by bus

On the bus, you will see on a screen showing what the next stop is. Not sure where to get off? Ask the driver for help. They will be pleased to help you.

Brabantliner

Fast bus that runs mostly on the motorway. It stops at a few stops.

Who is it for?

Anyone can travel on the Brabantliner.

When does the Brabantliner run?

  • Every day from approximately 05:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m
  • Please note that lines 501 and 502 do not run on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Line 500 runs Monday to Friday as far as Oosterhout. Breda is the terminus on Saturday and Sunday.
  • For departure times, visit www.bravo.info of www.9292.nl

On the road by bus

  • On the bus, you will see on a screen showing what the next stop is. Not sure where to get off? Ask the driver for help. They will be pleased to help you. 

Schoolliner

(Curio prinsentuin Andel)

Arriva line buses (Bravo) run on school days to and from Curio prinsentuin Andel.  

Who is it for?

Anyone can travel on these buses. They are regular scheduled buses, but they run specially to and from Curio prinsentuin in Andel. This makes them especially convenient for schoolchildren.

When does the Schoolliner run?

Only on school days (not school holidays).
Times are aligned with classes at Curio prinsentuin in Andel.

For pupils of Curio prinsentuin Andel

More info at www.curio.nl/vmbo/prinsentuin-andel/schoolbussen

Bus line 174 runs twice in the morning from Wijk en Aalburg Kromme Nol to Curio prinsentuin in Andel (as line 684). Pupils do not need to change bus.
In the afternoon, the bus runs twice from the school to Wijk en Aalburg Kromme Nol (and then continues as line 174 towards Made).

Line map

Practical information

What does it cost?

For prices, visit
www.bravo.info
www.9292.nl
or call 0900 - 9292

Good to know

  • Walkers and wheelchairs are allowed
  • Pets and assistance dogs are allowed

How do you pay?

  • Use your bank card or public transport chip card on the bus
  • Check in when you get on, check out when you get off
  • You can also buy a ticket from the driver (debit card only, no cash)

Contact

Arriva: 0800 - 0232 545
www.bravo.info
Travel advice: 0900 - 9292
www.9292.nl

The ferry service

Ferry services cross the river from several places.

Routes

Foot and bicycle ferry (Riveer)

Car ferry (Riveer)

Car ferry (Bergsche Maasveren)

The train

There is no train station in Altena itself. The nearest stations are in Gorinchem, 's-Hertogenbosch, Breda and Utrecht.

How do you get to the stations?

Buying and topping up a public transport chip card

You can order a public transport chip card (OV chipkaart) online. The card is simply delivered by mail and fits through the mailbox. You do not need to stay home for it. You can also order the card with a credit balance on it so you can travel immediately. You can also add credit online.