Can you buy train tickets on the train in Belgium?
Can you buy train tickets on the train in Belgium? If you are travelling without a valid ticket: 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).
Are trains in Belgium reliable?
A new study has confirmed what many commuters already knew: Belgian trains are among the least punctual in Europe. In 2017, the Belgian rail service performed the worst among the 13 European countries compared by Prime, the European platform of rail infrastructure managers.
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.
Can you buy tickets on the train if the ticket office is closed?
Yes. In January, rail minister Huw Merriman told MPs on the Transport Select Committee: “We want the ticket office staff to come from behind the ticket office and interact with passengers, customers, on the platform, where they can be of more assistance.
How do I get my train ticket if I book online?
- You'll receive your eTicket as a PDF attachment to your emailed receipt. You can even retrieve your eTicket in the app.
- Open the eTicket PDF on your mobile device. You can even print your eTicket before arriving at the station.
- Simply show the eTicket barcode and your ID to the conductor.
Can you pay cash to get on a train?
In those limited circumstances when you are permitted to purchase your tickets onboard, you may pay with cash. Customers boarding at unstaffed stations can buy tickets with their credit card on Amtrak.com or on the Amtrak app prior to boarding.
How to book train tickets for the first time?
You can get information and purchase tickets 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245). Julie, the Amtrak automated, voice-activated agent, is happy to help. Or, if you need live, personal assistance, just say agent or press the 0 button on your telephone. For TTY service, call 1-800-523-6590.
Is it cheaper to buy train tickets in advance at the station?
Is it okay if we book 30 days ahead ? In general it is cheaper to book long distance trains ahead of time - 10 to 12 weeks is when cheap (but inflexible) tickets are released for sale. At 30 days on most routes there would be a reasonable selection still on sale if you are not too choosy about times.
Is it better to purchase your ticket at the station or on the train?
Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.