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### Hallo Welt

Wir sind der FIP Guide, warum wieso weshalb
Momentan gibt es die Infos für die Länder Belgien und Slowakei.

Der FIPGuide soll wachsen: [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/fipguide/fipguide.github.io)
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Eine Kontaktseite – am besten haben wir hier auch ein Kontaktformular
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A contact page – ideally, we also have a contact form here
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Hier steht das Impressum.
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# SNCB

The SNCB (Société nationale des chemins de fer belges) or NMBS (Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen) is the Belgian national railway company and the most important railway company in Belgium.
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## Summary

- SNCB accepts FIP free travel and FIP 50 tickets
- No reservation required
- Surcharge for trips to/from Brussels Zaventem Airport

## Validity of FIP Tickets

FIP free travel passes and FIP 50 tickets are valid on SNCB connections. For cross-border trips, either a continuous FIP 50 ticket or FIP free travel passes from both countries must be available.

## Reservation

Reservation requirement: Within Belgium, there is no reservation requirement for SNCB and it is not possible on many trains. For the cross-border ICE to Germany, a reservation is possible and was mandatory in summer 2024 (only for cross-border trips).

## Train Categories and Reservations

No reservation requirement for SNCB trains.

### 🔽 InterCity Express (ICE)

**Description:**
High-speed trains of Deutsche Bahn, operated by SNCB in Belgium. They run between Brussels (Midi) and Germany (Cologne / Frankfurt am Main), but can also be used within Belgium between Bruxelles Midi and Liège-Guillemins.
**Reservation possible:** yes
**Reservation required:** no
**Cost for reservation:** 🟡
6.50 € (1st class)
5.20 € (2nd class)

### 🔽 InterCity (IC)

**Description:**
Unlike in other countries, these are not real long-distance trains, but rather fast regional trains with few stops.
**Reservation possible:** no
**Reservation required:** no
**Cost for reservation:** -

### 🔽 Train local or Lokale trein (L)

**Description:**
Regional trains that stop at most stations, often simply referred to as "R" for regional train in connection information.
**Reservation possible:** no
**Reservation required:** no
**Cost for reservation:** -

### 🔽 Train S or S-Trein (S)

**Description:**
A suburban train in the metropolitan areas of Antwerp, Brussels, Charleroi, Ghent, or Liège. They connect the major cities with the suburbs and usually stop everywhere. Unlike in other countries, the S-trains here do not have denser schedules than other train categories. In the connection information, these are sometimes also summarized as "R" for regional train.
**Reservation possible:** no
**Reservation required:** no
**Cost for reservation:** -

### 🔽 Train d’heure de pointe or Piekuurtrein (P)

**Description:**
Additional trains during peak hours from Monday to Friday mornings and late afternoons, often simply referred to as "R" for regional train in connection information.
**Reservation possible:** no
**Reservation required:** no
**Cost for reservation:** -

### 🔽 Express (E/EXP/EXTRA)

**Description:**
Additional trains during high traffic periods, especially in the summer months to the Belgian coast.
**Reservation possible:** no
**Reservation required:** no
**Cost for reservation:** -

### 🔽 Tourist (T)

**Description:**
Additional trains to certain tourist destinations, often simply referred to as "R" for regional train. **Reservation possible:** no
**Reservation required:** no
**Cost for reservation:** -

## Ticket and Reservation Purchase

### Online

- [SNCB Website](https://www.belgiantrain.be):
**Reservation:** -
**FIP 50 tickets:**
- Other options:
Cross-border connections between Germany and Belgium can be purchased online by Deutsche Bahn employees through the DB Travel Market.

### On Site

- SNCB ticket counters:
SNCB operates ticket counters at many major stations (see [belgetrain](https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/station-information)).
**Reservation:**
**FIP 50 tickets:**
- Other options:
FIP 50 tickets and reservations can also be purchased at CFL, DB, and NS travel centers.

### On the Train

If no ticket counter is available or open, a ticket can be purchased on board the train from the conductor if approached immediately. According to SNCB, a surcharge of 9 euros is charged here. [^2]

## Arrival and Border Points

### Luxembourg

From Luxembourg, cross-border SNCB trains to Liège or Brussels can be used. In 2nd class, the FIP ticket (free travel pass or FIP 50) is sufficient for the entire route, as public transport in Luxembourg is free in 2nd class. For 1st class, an additional FIP ticket for CFL is required.

### Germany

From Germany, the cross-border ICE from Frankfurt / Cologne / Aachen can be used to enter the SNCB network. A regional train of SNCB also operates between Aachen and Liège. In both cases, an additional ticket for the German section of DB is required. The Eurostar (formerly Thalys) can also be used from Germany to reach the SNCB network. Here, a special FIP ticket from Eurostar is required for the entire section (including within Belgium) (see Eurostar page).

### Netherlands

From the Netherlands, cross-border regional trains (including IC) can be used, requiring an additional FIP ticket from NS. The Eurostar (formerly Thalys) can also be used from the Netherlands to reach the SNCB network. Here, a special FIP ticket from Eurostar is required for the entire section (including within Belgium) (see Eurostar page).

### France

From France, cross-border regional trains can be used, requiring an additional FIP ticket from SNCF. The Eurostar (formerly Thalys) can also be used from France to reach the SNCB network. Here, a special FIP ticket from Eurostar is required for the entire section (including within Belgium) (see Eurostar page).

### 🔽 Border Points

| Railway Company | Border Points |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| CFL | Athus, Gouvy (fr), Sterpenich (fr) |
| DB AG | Aachen Süd (Gr) |
| EIL | Bruxelles (fr) |
| NS | Roosendaal (fr), Visé (fr) |
| SNCF | Blandain (fr), Givet (fr), Jeumont (fr), Quévy (fr), Tourcoing (fr) |
| THI | Antwerpen, Bruxelles, Liège |

[^1]

![Image](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/M6_Rail_Car_R01_%28cropped%29.jpg)

## Discounts

Children up to 5 years old travel free on SNCB trains. Children aged 6 to 11 are eligible for a 50% discount on the adult fare, and from 12 years old they pay the adult fare. If they are FIP eligible, they also pay only half the normal price for FIP 50. [^1]

## Special Fares

### Brussels Zaventem Airport

For connections to and from Brussels Zaventem Airport, a surcharge must be paid for the FIP free travel pass. This currently amounts to 6.70 euros (see [SNCB info](https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/tickets-and-railcards/airports/brussels-airport)). For FIP 50 tickets, this is already included in the price.

## Experiences

The 1st class in SNCB / NMBS trains is often used with 2nd class tickets. Also, the 1st class is usually not much more comfortable than the 2nd class. Unlike in other countries, buying 1st class tickets to have more space and quiet is only worthwhile to a limited extent.

## Sources

[^1]: [Rail Delivery Group V.65](https://www.raildeliverygroup.com/images/RST/RST_Travel_Tips_for_Europe_v65.pdf)
[^2]: [SNCB On-board Fare](https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/tickets-and-railcards/on-board-fare)
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