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International train journeys: all benefits

The train offers many benefits, from a few hours before your trip up until your arrival in the heart of the city. Avoid queueing at check-in and boarding, take up to 3 items of baggage per person, without any charges... and enjoy the on-board comfort to get some work done or simply relax. Discover some of the advantages of travelling by train below.

Plane vs Train

Upon departure

  • arrive 2 hours before boarding
  • make sure your luggage doesn't exceed the allowed dimensions
  • check in your checked luggage
Arrive minutes before departure, no luggage check-in or charges
  • arrive 10 minutes before departure
  • 3 items of luggage per passenger, free of charge
  • no luggage check-in or collection upon arrival

On the plane/train

No space, artificial light & air pressure, no use of electronic devices during take-off and landing
  • narrow seats, no space to move
  • artificial light sources & air pressure
  • shut down all electronic devices for take-off and landing
Comfort & room, time to relax or to work
  • comfortable seats and room to stretch your legs
  • big windows and natural light
  • stay connected (to the Internet) during the entire journey

Here's why to travel to the Mediterranean:

  • the azure sea
  • the beautiful rocky coves and calanques
  • the fashionable resorts like Cannes and St. Tropez
  • the culture cities such as Marseille and Nice

Upon arrival

Airport to airport, with transfer to the city
  • it will probably take at least another half hour to get to your destination
City centre to city centre, fast & direct
  • you arrive right in the heart of the city, your destination is only a few minutes away

TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

By plane

You are feeling weary and listless

By train

You are feeling relaxed an full of energy
Across Europe by rail

SNCB International's extensive range of services means that you can choose from over 1,000 destinations in Europe. Book your journeys with Eurostar, TGV INOUI, ICE and other international trains online.

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* Unless expressly stated otherwise, all fares quoted are per person/per leg (VAT included) based on an online reservation for a 2nd class return from Brussels. Please note, terms and conditions apply. Tip: As the number of seats at the lowest fares on Eurostar, TGV INOUI and ICE trains is limited, we recommend that you book your trip as early as possible. Most international trains allow reservations to be made from 4 months before the date of departure. On ICE trains, booking is possible as early as 180 days before departure, and on Eurostar, booking is possible from min. 157 and max. 277 days before departure, depending on the time of the year.).

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