Should you buy train tickets in advance in Belgium?

So, should you buy those Belgian train tickets ahead of time? Honestly, I wouldn’t bother! I mean, I remember that stressful trip to Brussels a few years back, sweating bullets trying to snag tickets online – all for nothing! Turns out, it’s totally unnecessary.

Seriously, you can just hop on the train and buy a ticket right before you board. They’re good for any train that day, as long as it’s the same class – first or second, your choice. No reserving seats, no crazy online portals fighting for a spot, just pure simplicity. Sounds amazing, right? It is!

I know, I know, it sounds a bit counter-intuitive. We’re all so used to booking flights and things in advance, aren’t we? But Belgium’s train system is pretty different. Way more chill, I’d say. I saved myself a ton of hassle and probably a few gray hairs, too, by just winging it. Plus, you never know – maybe you’ll decide to take a later train, or an earlier one. Being flexible is key, especially when you’re exploring a gorgeous place like Belgium!