The bus station is located on level 0 and has three platforms. Business travellers
may want to take advantage of the direct MIVB/STIB bus line running from
platform C to NATO headquarters (10 minutes) and then on to Schumann Square and the
European Quarter (approximately 40 minutes). There are usually three buses per hour
and single tickets cost €3. Bus 272 goes to Brussels North train station
from platform A twice an hour for €2.50.
The airport's train station is located on level -1 of the terminal. There
are up to four trains an hour connecting the airport to Brussels North, Central and
Midi stations. Approximate journey time to Brussels Central is 25 minutes. Single
tickets to all Brussels stations cost €2.80. Travellers can also catch
direct train services to other parts of Belgium.
Several car rental companies can be found in the arrivals hall. The journey time to
central Brussels from the airport varies according to the time of day, taking from
30 minutes to well over an hour.
Taxi
Metered taxis are available outside the arrivals halls. Licensed taxis are easily
recognisable by their blue and yellow emblem. The journey into Brussels can take
from 30 minutes to an hour. The fare to the centre of Brussels is approximately
€35, however, costs vary according to traffic. Tipping is optional, but
will be much appreciated.
Coach
The Brussels Airport Express is a coach service connecting the airport to the
centre of Antwerp (De Keyserlei) in 45 minutes every day once an hour. The
Antwerp Express does the same route in reverse. A single costs
€10.
