How do I get from Brussels Airport to the city center?

Train, fast and cheap All trains connect Brussels Airport to Brussels North, Brussels Central and Brussels Midi railway stations. On weekdays a one-way journey costs € 8.60 ( US$ 9.20) and on weekends it costs € 14.80 ( US$ 15.90) and takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the centre.



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Train, fast and cheap All trains connect Brussels Airport to Brussels North, Brussels Central and Brussels Midi railway stations. On weekdays a one-way journey costs € 8.60 ( US$ 9.20) and on weekends it costs € 14.80 ( US$ 15.90) and takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the centre.

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On the other hand, to get from the airport to the city centre, you do need a new ticket, called “Go2City”. The journey from the airport now costs 7 euros. This specific fare only applies to those departing from the airport and is available on MOBIB card, through contactless payment on the bus or on a paper ticket.

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Train, fast and cheap All trains connect Brussels Airport to Brussels North, Brussels Central and Brussels Midi railway stations. On weekdays a one-way journey costs € 8.60 ( US$ 9.20) and on weekends it costs € 14.80 ( US$ 15.80) and takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the centre.

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Compared to most airports around the world, Brussels Zaventem airport is fairy close to the city center. The distance is 12 kilometres (7 miles) and the fastest travel time is an 18 minute drive.

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Being the European Union's capital city, Brussels isn't a cheap place to live in. However, compared to other major European cities, the cost of living in Brussels, Belgium can be considered quite average. Let's have a look: Brussels is 13% more expensive than Barcelona.

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The average fare from the city centre to the airport is €50.00.

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So-called contactless tickets are paper magnetic tickets that can be bought at the places above. 1-hour ticket costs €2.10 and 24-hour time ticket costs €7.50. You must validate these by using the machine inside the vehicle. You can also buy a MOBIB card, load it with 'tickets' and then use it inside the vehicle.

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To validate, you need to hold your ticket or season ticket in front of the red validating machines. Validation of your transport ticket is mandatory.

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The public transport system in Belgium is fairly well organised and quite affordable. It's absolutely the cheapest solution to get you from the airport to your destination and for general travel. A day pass to the local public transport system is often cheaper and faster then a taxi or an Uber for a single ride.

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Brussels is a walkable city The main tourist areas are within walking distance, although some require a steep walk uphill.

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