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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brussels Airport to Brussels Downtown

Composite routes from Brussels Airport to Brussels Downtown

Cheapest
23 min
Car
20 km.
from $1
Other
1 h 1 min
Train, Bus
14 km.
from $18.41
1 h 27 min
14 km.
from $6.67

Transport providers

Other operators

Jayride

Phone:
+61 2 8520 3150
Website:
jayride.com/
Other from Brussels Airport to Brussels
Estimated price:
$69.48–$101.07

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.58–$20.21

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.74–$12.00

Bus operators

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A to Brussel
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.08

STIB

Phone:
+32 70 23 20 00
Website:
stib-mivb.be/index.htm?l=fr
Train from Rogier to Wagon
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.59
Bus from Suede to Victor
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.59
Bus from Brussels Airport to Trone
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.59
Bus from Trone to Forest
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.59

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown is to drive which costs $3.37 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown?

The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels Downtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport and arriving at Forest National via Trone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels Downtown?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Uccle-Stalle via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown?

The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels Downtown is 22 km. The road distance is 19.7 km.

How do I travel from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown without a car is to train and line 48 bus which takes 1h 1m and costs $8.70 - $19.57 .

How long does it take to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown bus from?

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown bus services, operated by STIB, depart from Brussels Airport station.

Where do I catch the Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown train from?

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.

Train or bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown?

The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown is to line 12 bus and line 54 bus which takes 1h 27m and costs $4.46 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9.78 - $21.74 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown bus arrive?

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown bus services, operated by STIB, arrive at Trone station.

Where does the Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown train arrive?

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown is 20 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown?

Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels Downtown train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brussels Downtown?

There are 1705+ hotels available in Brussels Downtown. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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