Belgium has very good rail network and it is also a major part of EU rail network.
1. If you are under 26 years
With your Go Pass, you can take 10 single 2nd class trips between two Belgian stations of your choice (frontier points excluded), for 50,00 EUR (check here for latest prices).
A Go Pass is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase and isn't registered in an individual name, so you can lend it to friends or travel with them, on condition that they're under 26 as well. For more information click here.
2. If you are above 26 years
With a Rail Pass, you can make 10 single journeys between two Belgian stations of your choice (frontier points excluded) for 76,00 EUR* in 2nd class and 117,00 EUR* in 1st class. (check here for latest prices).
A Rail Pass is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase and isn't registered in an individual name, so you can lend it to your friends, or travel with them. For more information click here.
3. 50% Reduction cards
The 50% card gives you a 50% (1) discount when buying 1st or 2nd class tickets, regardless of your destination in Belgium (excluding frontier points). The 50% card is registered in your name (with identity photo), and consists of a main card and a validation ticket. The main card is valid for 10 years and costs 4,80 EUR (2) when initially made up.
You must then buy a one-year validation ticket, costing 110,00 EUR.
4. Bus Transportation
The best way to search for the bus timings between any source and destination addresses is through http://www.b-rail.be.
In Flanders the public bus is called 'De Lijn' (http://www.delijn.be/en/index.htm). Best is to buy your ticket or 10 journey pass beforehand in the De Lijn shop, in front of the station.
In Brussels you have to buy an other ticket from MIVB-STIB http://www.mivb.be/index.htm?l=en although you are still roaming around in the same country.
In the Walloon Region, public transport is called (in French): 'Transport En Commun' or short: TEC, and yes, you have to buy yet an other ticket : http://www.infotec.be/index.aspx?PageId=633033522213724902
1. If you are under 26 years
With your Go Pass, you can take 10 single 2nd class trips between two Belgian stations of your choice (frontier points excluded), for 50,00 EUR (check here for latest prices).
A Go Pass is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase and isn't registered in an individual name, so you can lend it to friends or travel with them, on condition that they're under 26 as well. For more information click here.
2. If you are above 26 years
With a Rail Pass, you can make 10 single journeys between two Belgian stations of your choice (frontier points excluded) for 76,00 EUR* in 2nd class and 117,00 EUR* in 1st class. (check here for latest prices).
A Rail Pass is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase and isn't registered in an individual name, so you can lend it to your friends, or travel with them. For more information click here.
3. 50% Reduction cards
The 50% card gives you a 50% (1) discount when buying 1st or 2nd class tickets, regardless of your destination in Belgium (excluding frontier points). The 50% card is registered in your name (with identity photo), and consists of a main card and a validation ticket. The main card is valid for 10 years and costs 4,80 EUR (2) when initially made up.
You must then buy a one-year validation ticket, costing 110,00 EUR.
4. Bus Transportation
The best way to search for the bus timings between any source and destination addresses is through http://www.b-rail.be.
In Flanders the public bus is called 'De Lijn' (http://www.delijn.be/en/index.htm). Best is to buy your ticket or 10 journey pass beforehand in the De Lijn shop, in front of the station.
In Brussels you have to buy an other ticket from MIVB-STIB http://www.mivb.be/index.htm?l=en although you are still roaming around in the same country.
In the Walloon Region, public transport is called (in French): 'Transport En Commun' or short: TEC, and yes, you have to buy yet an other ticket : http://www.infotec.be/index.aspx?PageId=633033522213724902