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Bahncard 25 1st class (DB)

This card gives 25% discount in Germany when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Thalys).

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This card gives 25% discount in Germany when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Thalys).

Bahncard 50 1st class (DB)

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Bahncard 50 2nd class (DB)

This card gives 50% discount in Germany when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Thalys).

Carte Enfant+ (SNCF)

This discount card offers 4 people accompanying a child (-12 years old) 25% off travel within France and on TGV® France-Luxembourg trains.

Carte Jeune (SNCF)

This discount card reserved to travellers from 12 to 27 years old offers 30% off travel within France and 25% on TGV® France-Luxembourg trains.

Carte Senior+ (SNCF)

This discount card reserved to travellers of 60 years and over offers 25% (40% in 1st class) off travel within France and 25% on TGV® France-Luxembourg trains.

Carte Week-end (SNCF)

This card offers its holder and 1 travel companion 25% off weekend travel within France and on TGV® France-Luxembourg trains.

Abo Fréquence 30 1st class (SNCF)

The Fréquence 30 corporate pass offers 30% discount on TGV® "Pro" tickets between France and Luxembourg.

Abo Fréquence 30 2nd class (SNCF)

The Fréquence 30 corporate pass offers 30% discount on TGV® "Pro" tickets between France and Luxembourg.

Abo Fréquence 50 1st class (SNCF)

The Fréquence 50 corporate pass offers 50% discount on TGV® "Pro" or Intercités "Pro" tickets in France and Luxembourg.

Abo Fréquence 50 2nd class (SNCF)

The Fréquence 50 corporate pass offers 50% discount on TGV® "Pro" or Intercités "Pro" tickets in France and Luxembourg.

Carte Avantage Famille (SNCF)

This discount card offers 30% discount to the card holder and to one fellow traveller, as well as 60% discount to a maximum of 3 accompanying children.

Carte Avantage Jeune (SNCF)

This discount card for travellers from 12 to 27 years old offers a 30% discount on TGV and Intercités journeys in France and in Europe.

Carte Avantage Senior (SNCF)

This discount card for travellers of 60 years and over offers a 30% discount on TGV and Intercités journeys in France and in Europe.

Carte Avantage Weekend (SNCF)

This discount card offers 30% discount to the card holder and to one fellow traveller on return journeys during the weekend.

Carte Liberté (SNCF)

The Carté Liberté is sold at the fixed price of €399 per year. This card is valid in 1st and 2nd class throughout France and offers 45% discount on the Business Première fare or 60% discount on the Seconde fare (as well as 50% discount to a maximum of 3 accompanying children).

Carte Liberté - Enfant (SNCF)

50% discount for maximum 3 children (4 to 11 years old) who travel together with the holder of a valid Carte Liberté.

Carte Avantage - adult companion (SNCF)

Discount for maximum 1 adult passenger who travels together with the holder of a valid Avantage Famille or Avantage Weekend card.

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The spa town of Aachen is the ideal getaway location both in winter and in summer. Visit Aachen all year round with Thalys, ICE and InterCity – and SNCB International.

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Possible security checks at Brussels-Midi, Antwerp-Central and Liège-Guillemins.

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Engineering works between Cologne and Frankfurt on 1 September: adapted schedule for ICE Brussels-Cologne-Frankfurt.Sunday 1 September: adapted schedule for ICE Brussels-Cologne-Frankfurt.

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Engineering works in Germany on 7 and 8 September: adapted journey times for ICE Brussels-Cologne-Frankfurt7 and 8 September: adapted journey times for ICE Brussels-Cologne-Frankfurt.

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Rail engineering works in Brussels from mid-October to mid-November.

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1 to 3 November: ICE Brussels-Cologne-Frankfurt trains to depart and terminate at Brussels-No(o)rd instead of Brussels-Midi/Zuid.1/11 - 3/11: ICE Brussels-Frankfurt to depart/terminate at Brussels-No(o)rd instead of Brussels-Midi/Zuid.

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9 to 11 November: ICE Brussels-Cologne-Frankfurt trains to depart and terminate at Brussels-No(o)rd instead of Brussels-Midi/Zuid.9/11 - 11/11: ICE Brussels-Frankfurt to depart/terminate at Brussels-No(o)rd instead of Brussels-Midi/Zuid.

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