Railway travel in Algeria: SNTF digitises its services

Do you remember the long queues at SNTF ticket offices to book a train ticket? Well, that will soon be a thing of the past! The SNTF has just taken a giant step towards modernising rail transport in Algeria.
As of Wednesday, 29 October 2025, you no longer need to go anywhere to organise your next train journey. The SNTF has officially launched its online booking system for all its long-distance lines. Whether you're travelling from Algiers to Constantine, from Oran to Béchar or to any other distant destination, you can now book your tickets from the comfort of your own home via the company's official website.
This is a real revolution for Algerian travellers! Imagine: no more stressing about arriving at the station without knowing if there will be seats available, no more long waits in the sun or rain. Now, with just a few clicks, you can plan your trip with complete peace of mind.
This new service did not come about by chance. The SNTF first tested the system on the Algiers-Oran line, and the experience was clearly very positive. Travellers appreciated the simplicity and time savings, which convinced the company to extend the service to the entire national network.
This modernisation is part of a vast programme of digital transformation of public transport in Algeria. The Ministry of the Interior, Local Authorities and Transport aims to offer citizens more modern, efficient services that are better suited to our current lifestyles.
So, the next time you plan a train journey through our beautiful country, remember to check the SNTF website. You'll see, it's so much more convenient!