Commuting by public transport
For many colleagues, the bus or train is the preferred way to commute. Brussels Airport is easily accessible, and your commute gives you a chance to relax. Find out everything you need to know about your route to work here.
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? More than 900 buses stop here every day. The bus station is right in front of the terminal on level 0.
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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 >