Travelling with a barcode ticket

Using the RET app, you can easily buy a mobile ticket for bus, tram and metro operated by RET using your phone. Ideal if you don't have your wallet with you or when there's no vending machine around. You can use the barcode to check in and out of the bus, tram and metro. View the fares on the product and pricing page.

Discover Rotterdam and surroundings with public transport. Get the best out of your stay. All highlights and places of interest can easily be reached by tram, metro or bus.

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How to buy a barcode ticket in the RET app

  1. Download the RET app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store
  2. Buy a mobile ticket when it suits you. You can pay with iDEAL, credit card and Apple Pay.
  3. Activate your RET 2 hours ticket before travelling by metro, bus and tram (the RET 1 day ticket requires no activation, it's only valid on the day of purchase) 
  4. Use the barcode on the mobile ticket to check in and out of the metro, bus and tram. 

Please note: your mobile RET 2 hours ticket is valid for 24 hours. After activation, the time period in which you can travel depends on the duration mentioned on your ticket. The counter on the ticket shows the amount of time left on the validty

View the terms and conditions of travelling with a RET 1 day mobile ticket.
And view the terms of travelling with a RET 2 hour barcode ticket.