{"id":23321,"date":"2024-07-04T10:30:05","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T08:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"\/en\/blog\/?p=23321"},"modified":"2025-11-17T12:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T11:05:29","slug":"how-to-go-from-brussels-airport-to-city-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/how-to-go-from-brussels-airport-to-city-center","title":{"rendered":"How to go from Brussels Airport to City Center?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/blog\/best-things-to-do-in-brussels-in-2-days\/\">going to Brussels for two days<\/a> or five, when you arrive at Brussels airport for your holiday or business trip, it\u2019s important to know how to get airport transport to your hotel. From the airport, you can book three modes of transport online to avoid the hassle when you arrive. This post will highlight some of the most important facts related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/blog\/helpful-tips-for-visiting-brussels\/\">tips when visiting Brussels<\/a>: how to go from Brussels airport to the city center by using taxi, bus, and train services.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23324\" src=\"\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/brussels-square-overview-620x349.jpg\" alt=\"Brussels Square Overview\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to get from Brussels Airport to City Center By Taxi<\/h2>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t booked the taxi online you can <strong>get one at the arrival section at the airport<\/strong>. However, you must be quick to identify unlicensed taxis. All licensed taxis have a T-license plate and a blue and yellow symbol.<\/p>\n<p>Using the <strong>taxi will get you to the city center in 15 minutes if there\u2019s light traffic<\/strong>. The advantage of using the taxi is that it will get you to your hotel. Also, it is possible to book your taxi online so that when you alight you have someone waiting for you at the arrival section.<\/p>\n<h2>How to get from Brussels airport to City Centre by Bus<\/h2>\n<p>Using a bus is the cheapest method to get to the city center. The bus station is below the airport\u2019s arrival hall and if you have luggage you can get there using the escalator and elevators.<\/p>\n<p><b>Depending on traffic, it takes 30 to 40 minutes to get to the city center by bus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can purchase bus tickets directly from the driver but you should have loose change to ease the transaction process. The bus is cheap and as quick as a car, but once you get to the bus stop, you must find another means to get to your hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to get from Brussels Airport to City Center by Train<\/h2>\n<p>Getting from Brussels airport to the city center is fast and cheap. When you get to the airport you must buy your ticket at the ticket machines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The train station is on level one of the main terminal<\/strong> and once you board the train, reaching the city center takes only 15 minutes. Be sure to look at the airport-train timetables so that you are aware of the train schedules.<\/p>\n<h2>Airport Transfer Service<\/h2>\n<p>These are services that connect you from the airport to your destination. You can pre-book a transport service that drops and picks you up from the airport to your destination. There are lots of transfer service options, you could get shared services for your family or private if you value privacy and security.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-booking these services nullifies delay and ensures availability. They are particularly <strong>useful when navigating Brussels airport because it is a large airport<\/strong>. On arrival, your driver will have a placard with your name on it and from that point you will have a seamless travel experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you found useful our indications on how to get to the city center of Brussels from the airport, you will also find useful our article about how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-from-brussels-to-amsterdam\/\">get from Brussels to Amsterdam<\/a>, where we also explain to you the different means of transport you can get.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to stay in Brussels<\/h2>\n<p>There are lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/hotels-in-brussels\">hotels in Brussels<\/a>, but if you want the best stay in any city, try the Catalonia group of hotels. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/hotel\/catalonia-brussels\">Catalonia Brussels<\/a> is located in the heart of the Art Nouveau district, a part of the Belgian capital, which is famous for its architectural style. Staying at the hotel would make the perfect start for your tour of Brussels.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23322\" src=\"\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/catalonia-brussels-hotel-premium-terrace-620x413.jpg\" alt=\"Catalonia Brussels Hotel Premium Terrace\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is a four-star hotel with numerous amenities, such as a gym, a premium terrace room, and a fully equipped triple room for those traveling with family. The hotel\u2019s hospitality is the best in the city, with a breakfast buffet lined up before you go out for a city tour.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the Horta Museum near the hotel and experience more artistic vibes when you see the Manneken Pis statue. Near the hotel is the Grand Place, and a little further ahead is the headquarters of some EU institutions. You can enjoy shopping at Avenue Louise, which is within the hotel.<\/p>\n<p>Brussels is an amazing city rich in history, architecture, culture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/blog\/7-brussels-markets-you-must-visit\/\">has plenty of markets, such as the Grand Place Market or the March\u00e9 du Midi<\/a>, and very welcoming people. Get on a flight, and don\u2019t worry about transport to your hotel because from this post you can learn how to go from Brussels airport to the city center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are going to Brussels for two days or five, when you arrive at Brussels airport for your holiday or business trip, it\u2019s important to know how to get airport transport to your hotel. From the airport, you can book three modes of transport online to avoid the hassle when you arrive. 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