The Brussels-Capital Region is Belgium's bilingual capital region and the de facto capital of the European Union, with Grand Place, Art Nouveau houses, comics and the Atomium.
- Public
- Metro and tram cover most sights.
- Taxi
- Taxis are available but pricey.
- Rental
- A car is unnecessary in the centre.
- Walking
- The Lower and Upper Town are walkable.
Transport at a glance
- Public
- 4/5
- Taxi
- 3/5
- Rental
- 2/5
- Walking
- 4/5
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
- Taxi
- €45-60 (~$52-69)
- Taxi Info
- Official taxis run from the airport's arrivals area.
- Shuttle
- Private shuttle
- Shuttle Info
- Pre-book.
- Bus
- €4.5 (~$5)
- Bus Info
- Bus 12/21.
- Private
- €60-90 (~$69-103)
- Private Info
- Pre-booked car.
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Bus
STIB buses fill gaps in the tram network; night buses (Noctis) run on Fridays and Saturdays.
Alternatives
Villo! bikes, e-scooters and taxis.
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Regular
- Official taxis display a roof sign and meter.
- Apps
- Uber, Bolt, Heetch
- App Names
- Uber, Bolt, Taxis Verts
- Typical Fare
- €12-25 (~$14-29) within the centre
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Bus
FlixBus to Antwerp, Amsterdam and Paris.
Shared
BlaBlaCar.
Flights
Brussels Airport.
Private
Chauffeur services.
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Airports
Brussels Airport (Zaventem)
From centre: 13 km northeast of Brussels Central
Options: Train to Brussels-Central/Midi/Nord - about €11-14 (~$13-16), 15-25 minutes, up to six per hour; Bus 12 or 21 to the European Quarter - about €4.50 (~$5); Taxi to centre - about €45-60 (~$52-70)
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
From centre: 55 km south of Brussels
Options: Flibco or Brussels City Shuttle bus to Brussels-Midi - about €14-22 (~$16-25), about 1 hour; Taxi - about €120-150 (~$140-175)
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
STIB-MIVB app
Journey planner and tickets.
SNCB app
Train tickets and times.
Citymapper
Door-to-door routing.
Villo!
Bike-share stations.
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Tap in and out on the STIB contactless readers.
Validate paper tickets.
Avoid the Brussels ring road at rush hour.
Use the SNCB app for trains.
Allow time for escalators at Gare du Midi.
Check works on tram lines.