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Provider information and services
SNCB
About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Popular routes
SNCB train tickets
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- SNCB7:30 PM3h03Bruges station10:33 PMSchiphol Airport€671One-way1 transfer
- SNCB7:30 PM3h20Bruges station10:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal€671One-way1 transfer
- SNCB6:30 PM3h03Bruges station9:33 PMSchiphol Airport€771One-way1 transfer
- SNCB4:11 AM3h19Bruges station7:30 AMSchiphol Airport€771One-way1 transfer
- SNCB6:30 PM3h20Bruges station9:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal€771One-way1 transfer
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Important: From 1 July 2026, SNCB tickets will no longer be available to buy on board. To avoid a fine of up to €500, make sure you book your ticket before you travel. You can book your SNCB ticket in advance with Omio.
NMBS/SNCB History
NMBS/SNCB is Belgium's national rail company. It was founded in 1926 and has been steadily expanding ever since. NMBS/SNCB is responsible for transporting over 200 million passengers every year on both national routes and on the Belgian legs of international journeys across mainland Europe.
NMBS/SNCB Stations and Destinations
The main station that the NMBS/SNCB company operates from is Brussels. However, this train company has a very wide reach that stretches throughout Belgium and beyond. Other key stations that NMBS/SNCB trains run through include Paris and Lille, for example. These trains also take passengers up to the Netherlands.
Popular SNCB routes
Paris to Ypres train
from €36
Direct trains available
2h13 average duration
12trains per day
Served by
- SNCB
- Eurostar
- SNCF | TGV INOUI
- Intercity
London to Luxembourg train
from €118
Direct trains available
4h33 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
- Deutsche Bahn
- SNCB
- Intercity
- Eurostar
Lille to Antwerp train
from €16
Direct trains available
1h50 average duration
12trains per day
Served by
- SNCB
- Eurostar
- Regional
- TER | SNCF
- EuroCity
- Intercity
- SNCF | TGV INOUI
Amsterdam to Bruges train
from €32
Direct trains available
2h55 average duration
22trains per day
Served by
- Eurostar
- NS Domestic
- NS International | IC Brussel
- SNCB
- EuroCity
- Intercity
- Regional
- Eurocity Direct
Paris to Luxembourg train
from €55
Direct trains available
2h12 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- TGV
- SNCB
- TER
- SNCF | TGV INOUI
- SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
- CFL
- Deutsche Bahn
- Intercity
Amsterdam to Bruges station train
from €29
Direct trains available
2h55 average duration
15trains per day
Served by
- Eurocity Direct
- Regional
- SNCB
- NS International | IC Brussel
- Intercity
- EuroCity
- Eurostar
Maastricht to Paris train
from €55
Direct trains available
2h14 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
- EuroCity
- TGV
- Eurostar
- Intercity
- SNCB
Paris to Aachen train
from €60
Direct trains available
2h38 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Deutsche Bahn
- Eurostar
- Intercity
- Regional-Express
- SNCB
Ostend to Amsterdam train
from €28
Direct trains available
3h12 average duration
15trains per day
Served by
- SNCB
- EuroCity
- Eurostar
- Eurocity Direct
- Intercity
Bruges to Amsterdam train
from €33
Direct trains available
2h29 average duration
24trains per day
Served by
- NS Domestic
- Eurostar
- SNCB
- Intercity
- Eurocity Direct
- NS International | IC Brussel
- Regional
- EuroCity
SNCB FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with SNCB: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
You can travel with SNCB across Belgium, connecting cities like Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges, and also to international destinations such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Cologne.
SNCB, the National Railway Company of Belgium, operates from various stations across Belgium including major ones like Brussels Central, Brussels Midi, and Antwerp Central.
When traveling with SNCB, a passport is generally required for international travel, but for domestic travel within Belgium, a valid ID such as a national identity card is sufficient.
Refundable tickets with SNCB include the "Standard Ticket" if cancellation occurs before the day of travel, and the "Weekend Ticket" if canceled prior to the first day of validity.
station information and services
Most popular SNCB train stations
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
3 km
Number of platforms
36Wifi
- Free
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque
Dining
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected]
WC
- €0.70
Hotel
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
Bike Parking
- 1200 places, covered
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
Public transit options for Paris Gare du Nord
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
Arlon
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
Number of platforms
3Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking available 24/7 with access from Rue de la Gare
Dining
- SOHO English Pub
- Maison Knopes
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
- Ramps
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Van der Valk Hotel Luxembourg-Arlon
- Hotel Arlon
- Appart'City Arlon - Porte du Luxembourg
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
Public transit options for Arlon
- Bus: TEC lines 1011, 1012, 1013
- Train: SNCB services
Amenities at train station
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
Distance to city center
1 kmLockers
- Luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station
Dining
- Starbucks
- Leonidas
- Deliway Brugge Station
- EXKi
- De Kantine
- Zest Fresh Juice Bar
- FavouRRs
Accessibility
- Facilities include elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center
Hotel
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges
- ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
- Hotel NH Brugge
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
Information Desk
- Located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit
Public transit options for Brugge
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 43, 62, 63, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96, 98, P1, P4, P5
- Train lines: IC (01, 02, 03, 23, 23A, 32), L 02
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