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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

J utilisais la carte multi local le voyage me coutait aller retour 6,20. Aujourd'hui il est a 9,60. Augmentation de 25%. On ne peut plus prendre au guichet si on paie par carte, donc si on veu... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I don't know if what they are doing is legal: We have purchased the 4-day interrail pass in first class so we do not have to buy tickets, we only have to reserve seats. However, their website does... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The SNCB International site was clear and easy to use. One complaint: we reserved seats on the Deutsche Bahn train from Brussels to Frankfurt. However, we weren't able to give our preference (table... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just crap. Train reserved at 9:54 for departing at 12:25 to Frankfurt. Train cancelled. Next train 2 hours later with a change date meaning actual delay 2.5 hours. Customer service 30 minutes waiting... See more

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About sncb international - nmbs internationaal

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  • best international fares online.
  • e-tickets on most journeys.
  • official sales partner for:
    • Eurostar
    • Thalys
    • TGV inOui
    • ICE
    • Nightjet
    • TGV Lyria
    • Trenitalia
    • etc...
  • 7/7 customer service from the European rail specialist with 250,000 sales/month.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very appreciate the HP also available…

Very appreciate the HP also available in English. Super useful.
But some may not enough detailed information for the promotion tickets. I was searching Q&A for Duo tickets, but no answer.
And some time confused. I looked for what is personal Mobib card, and it came up with the explanation of Mobib card. Is it the same card?? If it is, why need to say personal Mobib?

25 July 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SNCB: avoid them and their stations if you can

SNCB, Belgian railways, is one of the few European railways companies which does not provide free toilets to the travellers. In fact Belgian stations are famous for having feces & pee anywhere on the floor (FYI: peeing and defecating publicly is legal in Belgium :( ). They also don't provide water fountains, while their charge rent to plenty of shops selling plastic water bottles in their stations. Not only their ticketing and train services are terrible, but they also don't care at all about passengers, environment and basic hygiene. If you can, avoid them as hell.

20 July 2022
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Reply from sncb international - nmbs internationaal

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Monika.

With 553 railway stations on a territory of 30,688 km² only, Belgium has one of the densest rail networks in the world. Services and infrastructures provided in the stations (including toilets) strongly differ from one station to another, which are managed locally.

We are investing a lot in the attractiveness of stations (more details - in French - on www.belgiantrain.be/fr/about-sncb/en-route-vers-mieux/services-gares). Feel free to provide more specific comments or requests about your specific station by contacting our customer service through www.belgiantrain.be/en/support/forms.

But please verify your information about the applicable legislation 😉.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst possible service

The worst possible service. After the payment is made, the page indicates an error and the inability to issue a ticket. When trying again, after the payment has been made, two tickets appear at once. Any possibility of change or consultation is futile. This is a case to report to the police.

20 July 2022
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Reply from sncb international - nmbs internationaal

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Hrvoje.

We have been informed of a technical incident on Wednesday 20 July that affected our international distribution systems. We're sorry to read that this resulted in a double purchase for you.

Please call us on +32 2 801 90 10 or submit your booking references to www.b-europe.com/EN/Contact/Client-Service for having one of them refunded.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

User experience and ergonomics of the…

User experience and ergonomics of the app are not great. Not clear why profile information is not automatically pre filled (had to put my name). Navigation within app not clear

18 July 2022
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Reply from sncb international - nmbs internationaal

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Malte.

We are aware that our app is up to some updates. Notice, however, that you will no longer have to enter your personal details if you are logged in to your MyTrain account.

We'll be pleased to provide any further help or information about international rail travel.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I booked a Eurostar ticket with SNCB on…

I booked a Eurostar ticket with SNCB on Saturday 9 June and received a receipt for 4 Euros for the booking but no ticket. My ticket number is TPSWJWF and my customer no 22182418. My bank account has been debited for approximately 330 Swedish crowns. It has been impossible to reach SNCB on the telephone. Kindly fix this asap. Yours faithfully Lesley Palmer

17 July 2022
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Reply from sncb international - nmbs internationaal

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Lesley.

We have been informed of a performance issue that affected the fulfilment of our e-tickets on Saturday 9 July. This is why your booking confirmation email did not contain any e-tickets. The full amount of €34 was refunded on 12 July.

As the technical issue has been resolved now, we kindly recommend you to make a new reservation for your journey.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They cancel the part from Koln to…

They cancel the part from Koln to Frankfurt. So i had to change at Koln. So i paid for a direct who was supposed to arrive after 3h17min, and Instead i had one stop to do and more than an hour late on arrival.

15 July 2022
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Reply from sncb international - nmbs internationaal

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Zaid.

We're sorry to read that the operating rail company had your train to Frankfurt terminating in Cologne, which required an additional transfer.

Of course, you are entitled to a compensation for any delay that exceeds 60 minutes. Please submit your request through www.b-europe.com/en/contact/client-service.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The nightmare of the booking process

The booking process , for Interrail, was far from straightforward, and I think it has changed since the last time I used Interrail, only 3 months ago.
After trying a aozen or so times, putting our names in but struggling to get any further, I then came across My Train, which had our names in multiple times, all my attempts. I deleted all the extra ones, went back to the first page, didn't put our names in and was able to proceed.
Next problem was the Interrail Pass CVover number. you could click on 'where do I find this', but the info directed me to where our passport numbers were. No, that didn't work, and I eveentually found the relevant number on the back of the Interrail ticket.
Phew, proceed, and then it said there was a problem.
So I had to go through the whole rigmarole again. Thankfully it worked, and we are ready to go.

All we have to worry about now are rail strikes as we still have to get from Edinburgh to London on the day.
AAAAAAgggggghhhhhhh!

15 July 2022
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Reply from sncb international - nmbs internationaal

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Alex.

We're aware that booking your journey on high speed trains at the special Interrail pass holder fare is not that easy indeed.

Very few distributors allow to do it online. As a matter of fact, we are one of the scarce rail companies who are still offering this service.

Of course, we admit that it could be smoother, easier, faster etc... but we're pleased that you could finally book your ticket online in spite of this 'rigmarole' (beautiful word, actually!), whereas bigger rail companies have renounced to offering this service.

But please, please don't blame us for the threat of a possible strike on the UK rail network. We are crossing fingers, but we can't take this burden on our own ...

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booking doesn't show in account

I made a booking and payed but cannot find the booking in my account - it says that the booking reference was not found.

Thank you for your reply! How can I print the ticket? The confirmation email came without a link or attachment.

14 July 2022
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Reply from sncb international - nmbs internationaal

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Petra.

Be totally reassured: your booking is perdectly valid and identifiable to us with your DNR booking reference (7 letters) and is perfectly identifiable to the rail carrier that operates your journey with its own PNR reference (6 characters).

Bookings at the special pass holder fare for Eurail and Interrail pass holders are made in a specific environment. This is why this kind of bookings are not visible in the My Train account available in our main booking channels.

However, we do notice that a technical incident has affected the fulfilment and delivery of your e-tickets. Please contact us on +32 2 801 90 10 to have this fixed. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Refunded ticket money has not arrived in account

Update Wed. 13/07/22 20.06 hrs. Thankyou refund has just been reveived into account.

Thank you I have been able to make a new booking and received my tickets. IT failures happen and the team where helpful, after I called a second time having been cut off by the first operator. The call taker was polite and helpful. However, whilst I immediately received a receipt for the refund of my first ticket (minus the booking fee despite not actually having a booking) I have not yet received the funds back in my account. Refund issued on a Sunday, so waited until Monday just incase this was the issue, but nothing yet received XFLXHJK. Funds for new tickets also purchased on a Sunday have left my account straight away. The contact numbers to chase are charged at international rate - having an e-mail contact for an international provider would be really helpful.

11 July 2022
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Reply from sncb international - nmbs internationaal

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Emily.

Pleased to read that our Contact Center could provide the necessary help and support. Be assured that the order for refund was duly made on Sunday 10 July.

We have no influence, however, on the time it will take for Visa to make the amount appear on your Visa sheet of expenses. Please contact the issuer of your credit card for any further details about this.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Seating choices

I could not choose my seating. I need to face the engine of the train, and next to the window is preferable. This is the first time that I have not been able to choose.

11 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No booking confirmation until next day

I did not get a confirmation of my booking until 24h later. This resulted in a double booking (I purchased an additional ticket at the ticket counter at the train station).

11 July 2022
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Reply from sncb international - nmbs internationaal

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Yannick.

Unfortunately, we have been informed of a performance issue that affected the fulfilment of our e-tickets on Saturday 9 July. We're sorry that this resulted in a double purchase.

Please contact our customer service through www.b-europe.com/EN/Contact/Client-Service to claim a refund of your original purchase.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It has been a nightmare

It has been a nightmare. Your confirmation email for a 1way Trip on Eurostar from Paris to London on July 16 has no link to print our 5 tickets. American Express has advised me that the transaction has not been completed by you. We have no idea whether we have tickets or will get them. As of now, I have no idea how we are going to travel to London. Very unhappy!

10 July 2022
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Reply from sncb international - nmbs internationaal

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Robert.

We 've been informed of a technical incident on Saturday 9 July affecting the fulfilment of our e-tickets.

Please contact us on +32 2 801 90 10 for having your e-ticket finalized or contact our customer service for a refund through www.b-europe.com/EN/Contact/Client-Service.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

taken payment for seat reservation but…

taken payment for seat reservation but email doesn't containthe ticket link or attachment referred to. When I login to the website the booking reference from the email is not recognised. seems I have to pay to call help line to sort out their mess.

9 July 2022
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Reply from sncb international - nmbs internationaal

Thanks for sharing your feedback, Damon.

We 've been informed of a technical incident on Saturday 9 July affecting the fulfilment of our e-tickets.

Please contact us on +32 2 801 90 10 for having your e-ticket finalized or contact our customer service for a refund through www.b-europe.com/EN/Contact/Client-Service.

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