Almost a million travellers use the SNCB app every month. The official SNCB app gives you an overview of how you can easily and quickly plan your train journeys in Belgium.
Do I need to book train tickets in advance in Belgium?
Rail tickets for the domestic Belgian service. All national rail tickets are calculated based on a fixed price depending on the distance travelled. You don't need to purchase your tickets in advance as seat reservations are not available.
Does Trainline work in Italy?
Better yet, just download the Trainline app before you travel. Our handy app lets you explore routes across dozens of Italian train stations and instantly purchase e-tickets.
How do I pay for a train in Belgium?
You can pay for your trip using your contactless bank card (debit or credit), smartphone or smartwatch. Every STIB bus, tram and metro station is equipped with a specific contactless payment device.
How do you travel between cities in Belgium?
Regional buses serve every area of Belgium, from whichever is the nearest city or large town. In general, the only part of the country where it makes sense to plan on going by bus instead of by train is the Ardennes, which has few rail lines. Fares and schedules are available from STIB (tel.
Can you use Trainline in different countries?
Trainline sells official tickets for train and bus travel in 45 countries across Europe and Asia – including the UK, France, Italy and Spain.
Is it cheaper to buy train tickets online or at the station in Belgium?
Tickets aren't discounted if purchased online on BelgianRail in advance of the travel date, you pay the same price at the station as you do online, even if you will be buying tickets last minute at the station immediately before boarding the train. So there's no need to book online to obtain the cheapest price.
Can I use Trainline in Belgium?
What is the best site to book trains in Italy?
The easiest way to book train tickets in advance is by using either trainline.com or trenitalia.com, with both being valid for Italian train tickets.
Can you buy train tickets on the train in Belgium?
You buy a ticket at the On-board Fare (normal ticket price + € 9) and you can continue your journey as planned. If you fail to buy a ticket at the On-board Fare for whatever reason, the train conductor will be required to issue an application for regularisation (€ 90).
What’s the best way to travel around Belgium?
Tram – metroTram and metro are the ideal means to get around in the city. They encounter little or no hindrance from other forms of traffic and bring you safely and quickly to numerous destinations in the city. You can travel by tram in the cities of Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and Charleroi.
What is the cheapest way to get around Belgium?
The public transport system in Belgium is fairly well organised and quite affordable. It's absolutely the cheapest solution to get you from the airport to your destination and for general travel. A day pass to the local public transport system is often cheaper and faster then a taxi or an Uber for a single ride.
What is the difference between Trenitalia and ItaliaRail?
We're looking at trains for Venice-Bologna, Bologna-Florence, Florence-Rome.. Trenitalia is the train operator. ItaliaRail is an agency that sells Trenitalia tickets. When you make an enquiry on the Trenitalia site, the initial page showing trains usually does not include all the slow, cheap trains.
How far in advance can you book train tickets in Belgium?
3 monthsBooking horizon by country
| Country | Booking Horizon |
|---|---|
| Austria | 3 months (90 days) |
| Belgium | 3 months (90 days) |
| France | 3 months with seasonal variation |
| Germany | 3 months (90 days) |
What is the difference between Trainline and OMIO Italy?
Trainline lets you choose your exact seats when booking Italian train tickets, while Omio only lets you choose a preference. (Window, middle seat, or solo seat.) They charge the same fee (roughly $2 per seat) that the train companies charge when you book seats with them directly.