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Applicable discounts

These discount cards can be used our website, depending on your route and train type (other discount cards to be used through our Contact Centre). Please note: you must show your card or proof of entitlement on-board.

Train+ (SNCB)

With Train+ you enjoy discounts during off-peak times, weekends and public holidays and capped fares on the Belgian part of cross-border journeys with conventional trains (not on high speed trains).

Preferential Reimbursement (SNCB)

If you're a beneficiary of Preferential Reimbursement, you get 40% discount on the Belgian part of cross-border journeys with conventional trains.

100% discount Belgium (SNCB)

Holders of a valid travel pass, Unlimited Season Ticket or token for free transport on the Belgian rail network (visual impaired travellers, parliament members, police in uniform etc.) do not pay for the Belgian part of international journeys with conventional trains.

40% discount Netherlands (NS)

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100% discount Netherlands (NS)

Depending on the conditions of their season ticket (route, time of travel etc.), some types of NS season tickets cover the Dutch part of an international journey with conventional trains. Holders of a pass valid on the Dutch network also travel for free in the Netherlands (except on Eurostar).

100% discount Luxembourg (CFL)

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Frequent Pass (Eurostar)

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Premium Pass (Eurostar)

Holders of a Eurostar Premium Pass enjoy reduced fares and even more flexible travel conditions in Premium between Brussels and Paris.

Bahncard 25 1st class (DB)

25% discount in Germany in 1st class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 25 2nd class (DB)

25% discount in Germany in 2nd class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 50 1st class (DB)

50% discount in Germany in 1st class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Bahncard 50 2nd class (DB)

50% discount in Germany in 2nd class when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Eurostar).

Carte Avantage Jeune (SNCF)

For travellers aged 12 to 27. Offers 30% discount on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Avantage Senior (SNCF)

For travellers aged 60 or more. Offers 30% discount on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Liberté (SNCF)

Offers 45% discount in 1st class and 60% discount in 2nd class on all journeys with TGV INOUI (in France and Europe) and Intercités (in France).

Carte Avantage - child companion (SNCF)

Discount children aged 4 to 11 years old who travel together with the holder of a valid Carte Avantage or Carte Liberté (max. accompanying children per card holder).

Half-Fare Travelcard (SBB)

The Swiss Half Fare travelcard (SBB-CFF-FFS) offers 50% discount in Switzerland (not valid on TGV Lyria)

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Head to the bustling city of Cologne by trainCologne by train

SNCB International offers daily high speed train connections to Cologne with Eurostar and with the ICE trains. There's nothing more convenient than the train to get to the heart of Cologne, as the main rail station is literally located at the foot of the famous cathedral.

Travel update

18 May - 2 June: longer journey times for ICE and Nightjet in Germany

Due to planned engineering works on the German rail network from Monday 18 May to Tuesday 2 June 2026, trains between Aachen and Cologne will be diverted via Rheydt.

ICE and Nightjet trains will follow an adapted schedule resulting in longer journey times.

Some ICE trains will only operate between Brussels and Cologne and will be cancelled between Cologne and Frankfurt.

Our journey planner already takes these changes into account.

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27 June - 23 July: timetable changes for ICE and Nightjet in Germany

Due to planned engineering works on the German rail network from Saturday 27 June to Thursday 23 July 2026, trains between Aachen and Cologne will be diverted via Rheydt.

ICE and Nightjet trains will follow an adapted schedule: ICE trains to Belgium will leave earlier from Frankfurt and Cologne, some ICE trains will be cancelled.

Please check the adapted schedules before you depart.

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