Belgium has a surprisingly dense rail network, attractive fares and several pleasant routes, including the scenic line from Liège to Luxembourg. It is close to the UK, yet still feels like a real break away. Historic cities, good food, comfortable trains and short journey times make Belgium ideal for a city break by rail.

Travel to Belgium by comfortable Eurostar, EuroCity Direct or EuroCity services. Direct trains run to Antwerp and Brussels from London. Ghent and Bruges can be reached with one easy change. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Belgium by train can be booked in two ways:

• Separate train tickets to and within Belgium
• Fully organised city breaks with train and hotel included

On this page, you will find both options clearly explained.

Train tickets to and within Belgium

With HappyRail, you can book international and domestic train tickets for Belgium online. This includes Eurostar, EuroCity Direct, EuroCity and Belgian domestic rail tickets operated by SNCB/NMBS.

• Train tickets to Belgium from the UK and mainland Europe
• Direct trains to Brussels and Antwerp
• Train tickets to Ghent, Bruges, Liège and other Belgian cities
• Domestic train tickets within Belgium
• TGV services from Brussels to southern France
• Seat reservations where required

In short: book train tickets to and within Belgium in one place, from Eurostar and EuroCity services to domestic Belgian rail tickets.

Start booking in the international train planner

Organised city breaks in Belgium

HappyRail also offers organised city breaks by train to Belgium, often cheaper than booking train and hotel separately. These trips are ideal if you want a short break with the main travel arrangements already taken care of.

Popular destinations include Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels.

• City breaks by train to Belgium
• Hotels within walking distance of the station
• Train tickets and reservations arranged in advance
• Clear travel documents before departure
• Fully organised train and hotel packages

HappyRail offers both separate train tickets and complete city breaks by train to and within Belgium.

How to book cheaper train tickets to Belgium

Book as early as possible for the best chance of lower fares. Eurostar, EuroCity Direct and international high-speed trains can become more expensive as the departure date approaches.

• Book early
• Travel outside peak hours
• Avoid busy weekends where possible
• Compare Eurostar, EuroCity Direct and regular train options
• Reserve seats where required

EuroCity Direct and regular trains

EuroCity Direct and regular Intercity services connect Amsterdam and Rotterdam with Antwerp, Brussels and the rest of Belgium. Advance fares are usually the cheapest and increase as the lowest fare tiers sell out.

Eurostar to Belgium

Eurostar is the fastest and most comfortable option for many international journeys to Brussels. A seat reservation is included with every Eurostar ticket.

TGV from Brussels to France

International TGV services connect Brussels with destinations in France, including Lyon, Marseille and Nice. Seat reservations are included with TGV tickets.

ICE to Belgium

ICE trains connect Germany with Belgium, including routes such as Aachen – Liège and Frankfurt – Brussels. Seat reservations are optional on many ICE services.

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