ABOUT BRUSSELS

Brussels is conveniently located and interconnected with Europe’s most important metropoles. The Capital of Europe gathers a significant network of expertise and resources as Europe’s decision-making capital and is not the kind of place that you easily forget. The mixture of cultures, events, art, and history are a few examples of what this city can really be proud of. Brussels has something for everyone, either you are the kind of person who wants to get lost in the slight streets of the busy historic centre, doing your casual souvenir shopping or you just want to relax and enjoy a beer with friends at the Parc du Cinquantenaire.

ARRIVING TO BRUSSELS

Brussels is connected to 2 international airports:

Brussels Airport Zaventem (main airport)

  • Connection with the city center by train, car, bus
  • Less than 15km from the city center (Grand Place), 20 minutes by taxi, 30 minutes by train

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Brussels South Charleroi Airport

  • Airport is located at 45 minutes from Brussels city center.
  • Shuttles every 30 minutes from/to Brussels South Station.
  • Connection with city center by: car, public transport (train and bus), shuttle bus, taxis and car rental
  • 60km from city center (Grand Place), 50 minutes by taxi, 2 hours by train and bus, 45 minutes by shuttle bus to Brussels Midi Station.

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Public Transport

  • The main public transport in Brussels is organized by STIB.

    The network includes metro lines, which connect the eastern and western districts of the city. Pre-metro lines (trams in the tunnels) complete the metro service. Many metro lines also have above ground bus and tram connections.

    You can buy your ticket in various metro stations, in the STIB information offices and also in many newsagents.

    Timetable: 6 a.m. – midnight (consult the timetables shown at the stops).

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Other means of transportation

Tourism info desk

For any kind of information regarding the city of Brussels, you can always contact the tourism info desk and convention bureau of Brussels, visit.brussels.