Transfer to/from - Brussels Zaventem airport (BRU)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Brussels Zaventem airport (BRU)

Transportation

 

Bus

The station is located on level 0, below the Arrivals Hall and directly in front of the terminal. De Lijn (Tel +32 7022 0200) operates numerous services to the city and surrounding areas, with a fare of €3.00. The journey time to the centre of Brussels is 45 minutes.

The Airport Line (line 12) bus operated by MIVB/STIB (Tel +32 7023 2000) is an express service between the airport and the European district in the city centre, with a journey time of 30 minutes. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines (€8.40) or on board (€7.90). It operates from 5:08 am to 0:30 am.

Airport Express (Tel +32 5233 4000) runs several times a day from 4:00 am to 0:00 am to the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Rooseveltplaats, near Antwerp Central Station, in about 45 minutes, with a fare of €10.00.

FlixBus (Tel +33 176 360 412 / +31 858 881 843) and Flibco operate services to several cities in Belgium and neighbouring countries, including Brussels, Bruges, Charleroi, Amsterdam, The Hague, Maastricht, Lille, Paris, Dortmund, Aachen, and Cologne.

Train

The airport train station is located on level -1. SNCB (Tel +32 2607 3000) offers trains to the three main Brussels stations (Brussels North, Brussels Central, Brussels Midi). The journey to the city centre takes 17 minutes and the fare is €11.20. There are also direct trains to Antwerp, Bruges, Charleroi, Ghent, Liège, Leuven, Mechelen, Namur, and Wavre. The airport is also connected to major cities in the Netherlands, such as Amsterdam, Breda, Rotterdam, and The Hague.

Car-sharing

The car-sharing station is located in car park P1, where Poppy and UFODRIVE vehicles are available.

Taxi

Taxis are available 24 hours a day in front of the Arrivals Hall. The fare to the city centre is €29.00–35.00 and the journey takes 20–30 minutes. Official taxis have blue and yellow emblems and are operated by Taxis Autolux (Tel +32 2512 3123), Direct Way (Tel +32 2420 1000), Modern Car (Tel +32 2420 1000), Flibco Door2Gate, Taxi Zaventem (Tel +32 2720 1000), and Unitax (Tel +32 2725 2525).

Rent a Car

 

Bus lines:

21 – Vilvoorde, Grimbergen, Merchtem
71 – Tervuren, Overijse
82 – Vilvoorde, Zemst, Mechelen
91 – Kortenberg, Everberg, Leuven
N62 – Anderlecht Erasmus
R20 – Vilvoorde, Jette UZ
R26 – Bordet, Brussel Noord
R59 – Roodebeek

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Latest updates: June 18, 2025

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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