Belgium trains


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SNCB, the National Railway Company of Belgium is a network of 3,536 kilometres, and includes four high speed lines suitable for 300 km/h, from which three in direct connection with the bordering countries of France, Germany & the Netherlands.

Beside, InterCity trains from any Belgian station get to around 400 destinations in The Netherlands, Luxemburg, Germany or France, but also Hungary, Denmark and Czech Republic. As well as regional trains can easily cross the border to one of these neighbouring countries


I. Routes and Travel times


Belgium, Netherlands domestic routes, as well as some International routes are now available in Rail Portal, here are a few example of direct trains:

Route Best time travel Frequency
Amsterdam-Rotterdam 0:44
Rotterdam - Utrecht 0:38
Brussels - Bruges 1:00
Brussels - Liege 2:02
Brussels - Ghent 0:35
Brussels - Mons 0:55
Brussels - Charleroi 0:59
Brussels - Luxemburg 3:11
Liege - Maastricht 0:34
Charleroi - Maubeuge 0:55
Liege -Aachen 1:03

From the stations of Breda, Rotterdam and Amsterdam, you can easily travel further to other destinations in the Netherland


Intercity network between Belgium & the Netherlands

Intercity network between Belgium & the Netherlands

Regional cross-borders trains network

Regional cross-borders trains network

II. Onboard services

Intercity trains & Regional Trains

SNCB Library via Rail Europe
  • Seats available in 1st and 2nd class
  • No cafeteria on board, customer is allowed to bring on board their own lunch & water
  • Storage spaces are provided in the railway carriages.
  • No Wifi on board; free wifi is available in the major Belgium stations
  • Toilets are available on board
  • Small pets in a storage bag are allowed for free; otherwise please check locally for a supplement to be paid
  • Folding bikes are allowed for free; otherwise please check locally for a supplement to be paid

INOUI TGVs, Eurostar are not available for sales through SNCB

III. Individual Fare Types

Click here for fares details


Available on Domestic Belgium routes & International routes: Belgium to / from Luxemburg:

Fare names Conditions
Standard No specific condition.
Senior Exclusively for passengers over 65 years old.
Youth From 12 to 26 years old inclusive.
Child up to 11 years old inclusive
  • Free travel when accompanied by a paying adult (maximum of 4 children with one paying adult).
  • If more than 4 children, or a child alone: 50% discount.
Week-end

50%* discount on Belgium domestic routes only

Outward and return journey possible from Friday(7 p.m.) until Sunday (possible extended validity during some publicholidays)

Available on International routes: Belgium - The Netherlands:

Fare names Conditions
Flex ICBA valid on any Intercity or regional train for the route and validity day indicated.
Early Bird ICBA

Valid on international IC train between Belgium and the Netherlands and v.v. you are bound to the chosen train and date.

Limited seats available at either 25% off or 40% off the Flex fare: to be purchased respectively at least 3 or 5 days prior to departure

For information on how to book on the Rail Europe booking Portal, an User Manual is available here

IV. Booking Horizon

These trains can be booked up to 120 days in advance.

V. Ticketing Time Limits

Ticketing Time Limit lasts one hour from booking date/time.

VI. Exchange / Refunds

Exchange and refund policies vary depending on the type of fare purchased

VII. Specific to this train

No compulsory reservation on Intercity & regional trains