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Train travel in Belgium
Train travel is an excellent way to get around Belgium with frequent departures between major cities and nearby international destinations such as Luxembourg, Amsterdam, Cologne and Paris. The Belgian train network, operated by SNCB/NMBS, is on par with that of neighbouring countries with comfortable trains, although this isn't such a big deal since the longest train journey isn't likely to last more than a couple of hours.
Belgium & Benelux railpasses
Go Pass & Railpass
The Go Pass is handy for young people (aged under 26) studying or working in Belgium who want to get out and explore the country. The Go Pass is valid for 10 single journeys in second class over a 6 month period. The pass must be used after 9am except on weekends, public holidays and in July and August.
If you're aged 26 or older, the Rail Pass is a good alternative to the Go Pass. This ticket is similar, giving the holder 10 single trips within Belgium, and it must be used after 9am (except on weekends, public holidays and in July and August).
Both the Go Pass and Rail Pass are not personal. This means that several people can travel on the one ticket and you can give the pass to someone else if you have finished with it.
These passes are good value, particularly for longer journeys.
| Pass | 1st class | 2nd class |
|---|---|---|
Go Pass |
- |
€50 |
Rail Pass |
€112 |
€73 |
Weekend Ticket (Weekendbiljet/Billet Weekend)
If you make a one-day return trip within Belgium on a weekend you get 40% off the ticket price. If you are travelling in a group the first person gets a 40% discount and the 2nd to 6th passenger gets a 60% discount as long as all the members of the group travel together on both the outward and return trip.
Eurail Benelux Pass
The Eurail Benelux Pass is a flexi pass that gives you five days unlimited train travel in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg within a one month period.
| Validity | Adult (1st class) |
Adult (2nd class) |
Youth (2nd class) |
|---|---|---|---|
5 travel days in 1 month |
USD $344 |
USD $219 |
USD $157 |
Please not that Eurail passes cannot be sold to European residents. If you live in Europe you should order the following Interrail One Country pass.
Interrail One Country Pass – Benelux
European residents are eligible to buy the Benelux Interrail One Country pass, which is a flexi pass that gives you three to eight days of unlimited train travel in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg within a one month period.
| Validity | Adult (1st class) |
Adult (2nd class) |
Youth (2nd class) |
|---|---|---|---|
3 travel days in 1 month |
£143 |
£106 |
£69 |
4 travel days in 1 month |
£183 |
£135 |
£88 |
6 travel days in 1 month |
£248 |
£184 |
£120 |
8 travel days in 1 month |
£300 |
£223 |
£145 |
Please note that Interrail passes can only be sold to European residents. You should order the Eurail Benelux Pass if you live outside Europe.
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