Travel & Stay
Brussels is rich in history, architecture, gastronomy, culture and so much more! Warm, welcoming and quirky, Brussels is a bustling city where there’s always something going on.
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How to get to Brussels
By plane to Brussels
From Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport, you can easily take the train, bus or taxi to Brussels.
From Brussels Airport
From Brussels Airport there is a fast, direct connection to the main Brussels railway stations (Brussels North, Brussels Central and Brussels South). There is a direct train every 15 minutes in both directions. You arrive in the centre of Brussels in just 17 minutes. Every passenger travelling to or from Brussels National Airport has to pay a "Diabolo" supplement (5,70€) on top of the ticket price. The standard ticket price for travel between the airport and the Brussels Zone is €9,30 per day (return trip €18,60), which includes the Diabolo fee. If you already have an SNCB ticket, you will have to pay the Diabolo fee separately.
Train (Level -1)
- Every 15 minutes
- 12 min to Brussels North station
- 17 min to Brussels Central station
- 21 min to Brussels-Midi station
- From 8,9€
Bus (Level 0)
- Airport Line STIB/MIVB
- Every 30 minutes
- Mon> Fri: bus number 12
- From 8pm, weekends and public holidays: bus number 21
- From €4.50
Taxi
- From 40 €
From Brussels South Charleroi Airport
From Brussels South Charleroi Airport you can easily take the train to Brussels. Enter ‘Charleroi South Airport’ as the origin or destination in the SNCB App. You’ll obtain a combo ticket for the Train + Bus. You can then take a bus from Line A to Charleroi-South station and continue on to Brussels by train.
Train
- 20 minutes by TEC A bus, to Charleroi-Sud station
- Trains to Brussels twice an hour (60-minute journey)
- Combo ticket: 15,90€ TEC bus + train
Brussels City Shuttle
- In front of the airport building
- Twice an hour ( ± 45-minute journey)
- 14,20 € from 4 years old
Taxi
- Airport > City of Charleroi: from €20
- Brussels South Charleroi Airport > City of Brussels : from 100€
By Train
Eurostar
- 1h22 > Paris (20 trains per day)
- 1h52 > Amsterdam (14 trains per day)
- 2h01 > London (9 trains per day)
SNCB International
SNCB International is the partner for all your train journeys in Europe (Eurostar, TGV Inoui, ICE, IC, SNCF, DB). SNCB International offers one platform for all your international train tickets from and to Belgium, France, Great Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and many more European destinations.
By bus to Brussels
Flixbus
Amsterdam – Brussel: Travel with Flixbus directly from the centre of Amsterdam to Brussels in 2:45 hours. Enjoy traveling in comfort with power plugs and WIFI equipped busses. You can also purchase drinks and snacks from the driver.
Paris – Brussel: Travel in 3:45 hours from Paris to Brussels with one of Flixbus busses. In the busses, you have access to power plugs and wifi, so that you can enjoy your travel comfortably. Snacks and drinks can be purchased from the driver.Eurolines
Eurolines buses take you safely and quickly at a low price to Brussels.
BlaBlaCar
No matter where you’re going, by bus or carpool, find the perfect ride from our wide range of destinations and routes at low prices.
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Getting around
Brussels is very simple to navigate and easily accessible. If you want to travel around the capital, it’s better to choose soft mobility and public transport.
Brussels is a "30 city". This means that the speed limit in the capital is 30 km/h for all road users. Exceptions to this rule are certain major roads (where the speed limit could be 50 or 70 km/h, look out for speed limit signs) and residential areas, where the speed limit is 20 km/h. These speed limits apply to all road users (cars, vans, trucks, motorbikes, mopeds, buses, bicycles, scooters, etc.). Only trams, emergency services and snowploughs are not subject to the new speed limits.
The entire Brussels-Capital Region is a low emission zone. This means that the most polluting vehicles are not allowed to drive here. The regulations apply to passenger cars, vans up to 3.5 tonnes, buses and coaches. Whether they are registered in Belgium or not. Not sure if you can enter Brussels with your vehicle? Check it out on lez.brussels.
By any means
Launched by the STIB, Floya brings together all of the transport services available in Brussels: metro, bus, scooter, trams, taxis, etc. You'll be able to optimise your journeys in the capital by using multimodal transport, keep track of timetables in real time and even pay directly in the app for your tickets and/or vehicle hire!
Public transport : STIB/MIVB
Metro, tram and bus. Public transport in Brussels is operated by STIB / MIVB.
Timetables: 06:00 - midnight - consult the timetables shown at the stops.
Where to buy your ticket: In public transport with contactless payment. You can pay for your trip using your contactless bank card (debit or credit), smartphone or smartwatch. Every STIB bus, tram and metro station is equipped with a specific contactless payment device. This device supports any bank card with the contactless logo. For smartphones and smartwatches, compatible payment applications are Google Pay, Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay. In the various metro stations and at the STIB information offices.
MOBIB: If you want to buy transport tickets, you need a personal or Basic MOBIB card. This reloadable card allows you to travel very easily in Brussels. Some tickets are also available in paper form.
Airport Line: The Airport Line is a direct link between Brussels Airport and the European district, just a few steps away from the commercial and touristic heart of Brussels’ upper town.
Ticket cost: Available in metro stations, STIB / MIVB BOOTIK, KIOSK and GO.
The prices mentioned on our web portal are “for information purposes only and subject to change”. We advise you to consult the www.stib-mivb.be website for more information.
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Stay - Hotels and more
Whatever the occasion, Europe’s capital caters to every budget and every desire. Sleep well with a wide choice of accommodation in Brussels.
Follow the link bellow to find the right hotel for you.
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What to do
Brussels is a lively city that’s always on the go. It has an incredible wealth of culture, heritage and architecture just waiting to be discovered. Explore its must-see places, museums, exhibitions, quirky corners and vibrant events.
Follow the link below to learn what is not to be missed when visiting Brussels.