SNCB/NMBS Passenger Rail
National, Regional, And Intercity Rail · SNCB/NMBS
25 lines · 597 stations · 149 interchanges
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Lines
IC
- IC: Anvers-Central to Bruxelles-MidiAnvers-Central to Bruxelles-Midi9
- IC: Anvers-Central to HamontAnvers-Central to Hamont11
- IC: Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres (FR)Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres (FR)15
- IC: Anvers-Central to NeerpeltAnvers-Central to Neerpelt16
- IC: Anvers-Central to PoperingeAnvers-Central to Poperinge15
- IC: Blankenberge to GenkBlankenberge to Genk16
- IC: Eupen to WelkenraedtEupen to Welkenraedt2
- IC: Knokke to Liège-GuilleminsKnokke to Liège-Guillemins16
- IC: Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourg (LU)Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourg (LU)21
- IC: Lille Flandres (FR) to TournaiLille Flandres (FR) to Tournai10
- IC: Ostende to Verviers-CentralOstende to Verviers-Central23
- IC: Quiévrain to TongresQuiévrain to Tongres20
- IC: Tournai to TurnhoutTournai to Turnhout16
L
- L: Anvers-Central to HasseltAnvers-Central to Hasselt15
- L: Anvers-Central to LouvainAnvers-Central to Louvain13
- L: Arlon to LibramontArlon to Libramont9
- L: Athus to Luxembourg (LU)Athus to Luxembourg (LU)11
- L: Binche to Braine-le-ComteBinche to Braine-le-Comte8
- L: Braine-le-Comte to MonsBraine-le-Comte to Mons8
- L: Courtrai to ZottegemCourtrai to Zottegem7
- L: Grammont to MouscronGrammont to Mouscron24
- L: Hasselt to LouvainHasselt to Louvain9
- L: La Louvière-Sud to QuévyLa Louvière-Sud to Quévy10
- L: Landen to LouvainLanden to Louvain6
- L: Libramont to Luxembourg (LU)Libramont to Luxembourg (LU)14
- L: Libramont to NamurLibramont to Namur19
- L: Libramont to NamurLibramont to Namur16
- L: Liège-Guillemins to NamurLiège-Guillemins to Namur20
- L: Liège-Saint-Lambert to Verviers-CentralLiège-Saint-Lambert to Verviers-Central11
- L: Liers to Rochefort-JemelleLiers to Rochefort-Jemelle22
- L: Louvain to Saint-NicolasLouvain to Saint-Nicolas14
- L: Malines to Zeebrugge-StrandMalines to Zeebrugge-Strand28
- L: Namur to OttigniesNamur to Ottignies11
- L: Spa-Géronstère to Verviers-CentralSpa-Géronstère to Verviers-Central8
P
Service information checked . Check the operator before travel because schedules can change at short notice.
Quick facts
- Domestic network
- SNCB in French and NMBS in Dutch are the same national railway operator. Domestic trains generally do not require reservations.
- Buy before boarding
- A valid ticket is required before boarding. Buy through the SNCB app or website, a ticket machine, or an open ticket office.
- Station names
- Belgian station names may appear in Dutch or French. Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Zuid, for example, are the same station.
- International trains
- Eurostar, TGV INOUI, ICE, Nightjet, and cross-border regional trains use separate fare and reservation rules.
- Accessibility
- SNCB provides free station assistance. The required notice depends on the station and journey, so arrange it before travel.
Mike’s notes
SNCB and NMBS are the French and Dutch names for the same Belgian national railway. The network is compact, frequent around the major cities, and useful for trips that would be more complicated by car.
The Brussels stations are not interchangeable
Many trains cross Brussels through Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Central/Brussel-Centraal, and Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. They are separate stations on the same central corridor. Midi/Zuid is the principal terminal for Eurostar and other international trains, while Central is usually the most convenient stop for the historic center.
The bilingual names can look like different destinations in an itinerary. Check both versions before assuming a connection requires travel across town.
Domestic tickets are straightforward
Domestic SNCB trains normally use open seating without reservations. Buy a valid fare before boarding through the app or website, a station machine, or an open ticket office. A purchase confirmation is not valid for travel, and an app screenshot does not include the dynamic elements checked on board.
International services follow their own rules. Eurostar, TGV INOUI, ICE, Nightjet, and some cross-border trains may require a specific departure and a reserved seat. Use the operator shown on the itinerary when checking changes, luggage rules, or missed connections.
Assistance depends on the station
SNCB offers free assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Some direct journeys between major staffed stations can be arranged closer to departure, while other trips require advance notice. Confirm the request before traveling and allow enough time at the station for the agreed meeting point and any connection.