# Glimble: public transport — Plan and buy tickets

> Public transport planner and ticket purchasing app for the Netherlands and Italy. (iPhone/iPad app by Arriva Personenvervoer Nederland B.V..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimble-public-transport/id1565154890 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arriva Personenvervoer Nederland B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094696513)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 197 MB
- Languages: Canadian English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish and 31 more
- Released: 2022-06-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimble-public-transport/id1565154890/reviews.md

## What is Glimble?

Glimble: Your Travel App and Trip Planner for Transport
Available in the Netherlands and Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy)
With glimble, travelling is simple. Plan your journey and book bus, train, metro, and tram tickets directly in the travel app. You can pay with your preferred method, for example by credit card or PayPal. 

Plan your trip easily with our trip planner
The trip planner helps you organize your journey with all transport options, including buses and trains. Simply choose your preferred mode of travel—bus, train, tram, metro or maybe a shared bike. 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.
Buy Tickets Directly, also for Groups
Purchase bus tickets, train tickets, and more right in the app. Your QR code appears instantly on your phone. Travelling with a group? The app allows you to book multiple bus or train tickets in one go without extra fees.
Swipe 
Discover the easiest way of travelling in the glimble app: swipe. With swipe, 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 transport easier than ever. 
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 in the Netherlands and from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM in Italy.

## Key features

- Journey planning
- Real-time travel updates
- Ticket purchasing
- Group ticket booking
- Swipe for boarding/alighting
- Multiple payment options

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimble-public-transport/id1565154890/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Theoretically the group booking is a great idea

*2024-07-19*

Practically I really struggled to get scanning multiple QR codes to work. If they could get it to scanning one QR code for several passengers, it’d be wonderful. Either way I have a little more peace of mind buying a ticket when the Mastercard/VISA/paywave is down, but never came across a ticket inspector or police (politie?) to confirm.

### 3/5 — Challenging with Multiple Passengers

*2023-09-08*

When using tickets with additional passengers. It’s challenging to switch between passengers tickets easily. Currently it requires going to “my tickets” then selecting the leg of the journey and passenger  then clicking “Show QR code” then once that has scanned the user needs to select back and do the process of selecting the correct ticket and pressing show QR code again. It would be more user friendly if there was a way to select the leg of the journey and show all QR codes for the passengers or have a way to easily swipe between passengers.

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2023-08-25*

This app was fantastic for getting around Amsterdam quickly and efficiently. It clearly  shows you several options to get to your destination from whichever location you’re at and how much it’ll cost (although I just tended to pay on the trams rather than through the app). Definitely worth downloading if you’re heading to Amsterdam.

### 2/5 — Could be okay, but bad when you really need it to be reliable

*2022-08-14*

It isn’t perfectly synced with the actual times for the buses. Multiple times the bus I needed to take wasn’t showing up so I was forced to buy a ticket on the bus for 2 times the price. It’s good if you’re just relaxing, but don’t expect to depend on it in with tight travel plans. 

The developers probably have it set that it only shows what the computer determines to be the “best” rides.. I needs to just show all of them; like google does (for example), the computer doesn’t always give the best options, therefore it’s not reliable

### 5/5 — Geweldige app!

*2022-07-08*

Love it! Geen gezeur meer met kaartjes kopen op het station. Ben blij met deze app

## Frequently asked questions about Glimble

### What regions does Glimble cover?

Glimble is currently available for public transport in the Netherlands and the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy. This includes planning and purchasing tickets for buses, trains, metros, and trams within these areas.

### How does the 'swipe' feature work in Glimble?

The 'swipe' feature allows you to simply swipe in when you start your journey and swipe out when you reach your destination, eliminating the need to buy tickets in advance. Glimble then calculates the fare based on your travel.

### Can I buy tickets for multiple people with Glimble?

Yes, Glimble supports group ticket bookings, allowing you to purchase multiple bus or train tickets in one transaction without any additional fees. This makes traveling with friends or family more convenient.

### What payment methods does Glimble accept?

Glimble accepts various payment methods for purchasing tickets, including credit cards and PayPal. This offers flexibility for users to pay using their preferred and most convenient option.

### Does Glimble provide live travel updates?

Yes, Glimble offers real-time updates on your journey, including notifications for your stop. This ensures you are always aware of your location and when to disembark, whether on a bus or train.

### What are Glimble's customer service hours?

Customer service for Glimble is available daily. In the Netherlands, hours are 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekends. In Italy, hours are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

### Does Glimble have ads?

Yes, Glimble contains advertisements. Users may encounter advertisements while using the app for planning their journeys or purchasing tickets.

### Is Glimble available on all devices?

Glimble is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users who rely on Apple's ecosystem for their mobile needs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.167 — 2025-05-08

In this version of the glimble app, we have fixed some small bugs.  

 

We are curious how you experience traveling with glimble. Please leave a review in the App Store. If you have any questions call, app or send an email to klantenservice@glimble.nl. Our staff is ready to help you.

### 5.166 — 2025-04-09

In this version of the glimble app, we have fixed some small bugs. 

We are curious how you experience traveling with glimble. Please leave a review in the App Store. If you have any questions call, app or send an email to klantenservice@glimble.nl. Our staff is ready to help you.

### 5.164.0 — 2025-03-12

In this version of the glimble app, we have fixed some small bugs. 

We are curious how you experience traveling with glimble. Please leave a review in the App Store. If you have any questions call, app or send an email to klantenservice@glimble.nl. Our staff is ready to help you.

### 5.162.1 — 2025-02-05

Small bug fixes and improvements

### 5.161.1 — 2025-01-28

In this version, it has become more convenient to add vouchers to your account. Also, vouchers are now automatically added to your trip, if applicable.

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