How to get a train ticket in Belgium?


How to get a train ticket in Belgium? Buying and collecting train tickets in Belgium is easy to do. You can usually buy a ticket on the day of travel (online, at a ticket machine or from a ticket office) as the prices stay the same regardless if they are purchased in advance or not.


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.


Do you have to buy train tickets online?

You can purchase tickets in person at any staffed Amtrak station. At most staffed stations, we accept Amtrak gift cards, credit cards, and debit cards with a credit card logo.


Can I use Trainline in Belgium?

Popular Belgian train journeys At Trainline, we connect directly to SNCB, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn and SNCF's ticket inventory, so your train ticket will always be valid for travel if you book online with us.


What happens if you buy a train ticket without a Railcard?

If you forget your Railcard you will either be required to buy a new ticket or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.


How much in advance should I buy train tickets?

Reserve Early The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.


How do I get my train tickets if I buy them online?

Getting Your Ticket
  1. You'll receive your eTicket as a PDF attachment to your emailed receipt. You can even retrieve your eTicket in the app.
  2. Open the eTicket PDF on your mobile device. You can even print your eTicket before arriving at the station.
  3. Simply show the eTicket barcode and your ID to the conductor.


How many train cards do you need to start with a ticket?

Ticket to Ride: The Card Game Players start with 1 locomotive card and 7 other random train cards in their hands. Players are also dealt 6 destination tickets of which they must keep at least 1. The destination tickets have 1 to 5 colored dots which match the colors of the train cards.


Can I just buy a train ticket on the train?

Onboard. In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. On most Amtrak trains, only the full, undiscounted, unrestricted fare will be available for purchase onboard the train. This is regardless of reservations made or fares previously quoted by ticket agents, Amtrak.com or elsewhere.


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 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.


Is it cheaper to buy train tickets before?

Book train tickets in advance While many of us plan and book flights well before our trip, train travel is often left until the last minute. Like planes, train tickets are released in price sections—the cheapest fares are first, and the most expensive ones can be purchased up to an hour before the train time.