Commuting by public transport
For many colleagues, the bus or train is the preferred way to commute. It's convenient and gives you time to relax before or after work. Find out how to make the most of your journey.
By train
Brussels Airport is easily accessible by train from all parts of the country. Trains to the airport depart every 10 minutes, with direct connections from major cities like Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, and Leuven. The train station is located directly beneath the terminal. You can plan your trip via SNCB and view the station map for more details.
Good to know
Working from home a few days a week? The SNCB Flex Season Ticket might be perfect for you.
Do you have a regular or Flex Season Ticket? Then you don’t need to pay the Diabolo surcharge for trips to or from Brussels Airport – Zaventem.
By bus
Did you know that Brussels Airport has one of the biggest bus stations in the country? About 600 buses stop here every day.
The first major milestone in the preparations for Hub 3.0 has been reached: the bus station moved to its new temporary location and is the go-to spot for catching the bus.
The Location
You’ll find the bus station on Level 0, behind the former Building 2, in an area that was still airside some months ago. In the “diamond” (the terminal’s central hall where all the escalators converge), you’ll see a passageway; from there, a covered walkway leads directly to the station.
The bus station serves all bus lines
- De Lijn: 8 lines
- STIB: Line 12 (takes you from Brussels Airport to the European Quarter in 30 minutes)
- 3 Intercity operators: Flibco, Flixbus, and Airport Express
- Tourist coaches
- Shuttles from hotels, parking lots, and skeyes
The bus schedule remains unchanged.
When the new intermodal hub opens, bus traffic will be transferred there. This is scheduled for 2029–2030.
Below is the map of De Lijn's platforms.
Questions?
There are several De Lijn bus stops on the airport grounds. Travel between these stops is free. Need to get from Brucargo to the terminal quickly? A ride from building 706 to the terminal takes about 10 minutes. Check the schedule via De Lijn’s Route Planner.
The Ring Tram Bus connects the northern outskirts of Brussels with Brussels Airport. It runs from the UZ hospital in Jette via Brussels Expo, Vilvoorde station and Brucargo to the departure hall. View timetable >
The MIVB ‘Airport Line’, also known as line 12, offers a direct connection between Brussels Airport and the European Quarter in Brussels. This express service gets you from the airport to the heart of the city in just 30 minutes. View timetable >