BRU Airport Transfer | Brussels Airport (Zaventem)

Brussels Airport (IATA: BRU), officially Brussels International Airport in Zaventem, is Belgium's primary hub, handling over 25 million passengers annually. It is 14 kilometres northeast of Brussels city centre with a direct rail link (17–22 min to Midi/Centrale/Nord). International arrivals are on Level 0 of the single passenger terminal. A LocalsRide driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name sign — useful for destinations outside the rail network (Bruges, Ghent) or when the train is impractical with luggage and group travel.

BRU Transfer Times

Brussels city centre (Grand Place): 14 km, 25–40 min. EU Quarter: 15 km, 25–40 min. Bruges: 90 km, 75–90 min. Ghent: 55 km, 45–60 min. Antwerp: 45 km, 35–50 min. Leuven: 20 km, 20–30 min. Liège: 110 km, 80–95 min.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it better to take the train or a private car from Brussels Airport?

The airport train (€13, 17–22 min to Midi) is fastest for a solo traveller near Brussels rail stations. For Bruges, Ghent, or Antwerp — or for groups of 2–4 with luggage — a private car is faster door-to-door and competitive when train plus connection taxi are factored in.

Where does my driver meet me at Brussels Airport?