Belgium by Train: Book Your Belgian Rail Holiday
Belgium is a popular rail holiday destination, particularly for those in the UK looking for a short getaway by train.
Within two hours of high-speed travel from London on Eurostar, you can be in the heart of Belgium’s vibrant capital, Brussels.
From Brussels, dozens of wonderful destinations across Belgium are within easy reach by train. Particularly popular choices for a short city break by train include Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp, all of which are must-see destinations as well on a longer rail holiday in Belgium.
Yet Belgium has far more to offer than its medieval cities. What about a rail trip to the forests of the Ardennes or to beautiful Walloon cities such as Namur and Dinant? Or perhaps a train journey to Belgium’s famous battlefields, whether it is Waterloo, where Napoleon met his defeat at the hands of the Duke of Wellington and his allied army, or the First World War battlefields of Flanders in Passchendaele and Ypres.
Belgium has one of Europe’s best rail networks, with frequent train services reaching every corner of the country, making it incredibly easy to get around.
Whether you are looking for a short weekend break or a longer trip around Belgium, and perhaps its neighbouring countries as well, it is all possible on a rail holiday.
Belgian rail holiday packages
In partnership with Byway, a travel agency that specialises in rail holidays, we offer a wide range of package deals starting at your local train station, with train tickets and accommodation included, along with full support throughout your trip to Belgium.
Byway, one of the most trusted rail travel specialists in the UK, offers a broad selection of train holiday packages to a variety of destinations, all of which come with full consumer protection.
You can view all of Byway’s rail holiday packages by browsing the feed above, and refine your search by entering a destination or using filters such as trip duration, price, and other preferences.
If you apply the discount code DiscoverByRail75 when booking with Byway, you will receive £75 off any rail holiday.
Customise your rail holiday
One of the main advantages of booking your rail holiday through Byway is that every train trip can be fully customised to match individual preferences. It is entirely your choice whether to take a rail holiday package as offered, make minor adjustments to your trip, or build a fully personalised itinerary using Byway’s easy-to-use online trip planner or with assistance from their experienced travel advisors.
This allows you to add stops at any destinations you prefer, decide how long you stay in each place, and fully choose your route. The same flexibility applies to your accommodation options, as well as whether you travel in first or second class by train.
Of course, this especially applies to what you want to see in Belgium on your rail holiday. Want to skip Brussels and spend time in Antwerp instead? Want to add an extra stop in Liège or along the coast in Ostend? Extend your stay in Bruges by another day? It’s all possible.
Simply contact Byway by email, phone, or WhatsApp, and their team will be happy to help you design a rail holiday tailored to your preferences and to answer any questions you may have.
All aspects of your trip will be taken care of for you, including train tickets and accommodation bookings, allowing you to focus entirely on enjoying the rail travel experience.
If any disruption occurs, such as a train delay or cancellation that affects your plans, an out-of-hours support line is available to help you and arrange alternative travel options. This assistance is included as part of your holiday package.
Combine Belgium with other countries!
Belgium can also be easily combined with other countries on a longer rail holiday. Byway also offers a Grand Tour of the Low Countries by train, where you can combine Belgium and the Netherlands in a single rail holiday.
Of course, you can also add stops in France or Germany if you prefer. From Belgium, cities like Cologne in Germany or Paris in France are only a short high-speed train journey away, making them natural additions to include in your rail holiday itinerary.
Book your customised rail holiday packages
If you would like to design a bespoke Belgian rail holiday or have any queries before booking, you’re welcome to get in touch with Byway at any time.
You can get in touch with Byway either via the contact form on their website or by telephone. If you are calling from the UK or elsewhere in Europe, use +44 1692 660805, while +1 608 305 8106 is the number of you dial from the United States.
Don’t forget to mention that you heard about Byway through DiscoverByRail. By quoting the discount code DiscoverByRail75 when booking, either online or by phone, you will receive £75 off any rail holiday booked with Byway.
Organise and book a rail holiday yourself
Byway is a great choice if you want a fully organised European rail holiday without having to sort out the details yourself. Your rail holiday package will include train tickets, accommodation, and support, making it a convenient option for people who enjoy train travel but find it daunting to plan and arrange everything independently.
However, if you prefer to plan and book your own rail holiday but struggle with building an itinerary or arranging all the required train tickets, you may want to explore DiscoverByRail’s travel architect service.