Brussels Airport is easy and quick to reach by bus, with direct services to Brussels, Flemish cities and several European destinations.
Brussels
The fastest and most direct option is the STIB/MIVB Airport Line. Line 12 takes you straight to the European Quarter, with stops including Schuman, Maelbeek and Luxembourg.
The northern periphery of Brussels
Travelling to or from the northern periphery of Brussels? The Ringtrambus is a convenient option. Thanks to dedicated bus lanes, you can avoid traffic and travel several times an hour to places including Vilvoorde, Heysel and UZ Brussel.
Travelling to another district in Brussels?
You can combine the bus with metro or tram, or take the train instead.
Surrounding municipalities
Buses operated by De Lijn take you to nearby municipalities such as Zaventem, Diegem, Kortenberg and Overijse.
Other cities in Belgium
Brussels Airport is well connected to major cities across Belgium. For destinations such as Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven, Bruges, Namur or Liège, you can easily combine bus and train.
Travelling to Antwerp? Take the Airport Express or Flibco, both offering a direct service between the airport and the city.
Cities in Europe
FlixBus offers services to European cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Lille and Paris. These buses are often a budget-friendly alternative, especially for longer distances. Depending on your destination, a transfer may be required.
Flibco also operates direct buses from the airport to cities such as Antwerp and Breda. Convenient if you want to continue your journey straight away.
Hotel shuttles and group coaches
Many hotels offer shuttle services from the airport. All shuttles and organised coaches depart from the bus station (level 0).
Airport transfers with Meet & Greet
Choose a chauffeur-driven transfer and you’ll be dropped off close to the terminal. On arrival, your driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall. They will help with your luggage and accompany you onwards.
Frequently asked questions
All buses depart from the bus station on Level 0, right next to the arrivals hall. The stops are clearly marked and easy to reach on foot. Upon arrival, follow the signs towards “Bus”. On the map, you can see from which platform your bus departs.
Yes. The De Lijn night bus (line N62) runs between 00:55 and 04:45, approximately every 30 minutes. The route includes stops such as Schaerbeek, Evere, Diegem and Zaventem centre. You can find the latest timetable on the De Lijn website.
With all bus companies, you can pay for your ticket in advance online. If you are on site, you can buy your ticket from the machines at the bus station.
Hotel shuttles depart from and arrive at platform E of the bus station, located directly below the arrivals hall. The stop is easily accessible by lift or escalator. Some shuttles also stop at car park P16, depending on the hotel.
Most buses are wheelchair accessible and offer sufficient luggage space. Do you require assistance? Use the PRM button at the bus station. Staff will be happy to assist you all the way to the terminal.