This guide compares all available airport transfers at Brussels Airport (BRU) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Brussels Airport (BRU), also known as Zaventem-Airport, Bruxelles-National or Luchthaven Zaventem, is the largest commercial airport in Belgium and is located about 12 km northeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Brussels by Public train, Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Car Sharing.Transfer comparison from BRU airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Brussels Airport to the City Center
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Public train | 20 Min. | 10,30 € | Details |
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Bus | 45 Min. | 7 € | Details |
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Taxi | 25 Min. | 40 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
25 Min. | 45 € | Details |
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Uber | 25 Min. | 30‑50 € | Details |
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Carsharing | 25 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
10,30 € ppDescription:
Intercity train ‘IC’ from “Brussels Airport” (Station under the Arrival Hall, Level -1) to Brussels Central Station (“Brussels-Centraal”), directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
7 € ppDescription:
Airport Express Bus line ’12’ from Brussels Airport (Bus terminal under the Arrival Hall, Level 0) to the European Quarter or Trône/Troon, directly in the city center
Official local taxis
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
40 €Description:
Taxi from Brussels Airport (next to the Arrival Hall) to central Brussels, Brussels Central Station (Brussels-Centraal) or directly to your accommodation in the city
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
45 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Brussels Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Brussels, to Central Station or to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
30-50 €Description:
Uber from Brussels Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central Brussels, Brussels Central Station (Brussels-Centraal) or directly to your accommodation
Check local providers ↗
Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
Depending of the carDescription:
Car sharing from Brussels Airport (“Car Sharing Zone”/P1) to central Brussels, to the Central Station or to your accommodationRoute from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels (Central Station “Centraal”)
Brussels Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Brussels:
Things to know about Brussels:
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2. The Eurostar from Brussels to London takes just 1 hour 53 minutes
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