Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central train with Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept

Cheapest price on 17 Sept

£10

Average ticket price on 17 Sept

£10

Fastest journey on 17 Sept

17 m

Average journey duration on 17 Sept

17 m

Trains on 17 Sept

36

Distance

11 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

On Thu 17 Sept, we found 36 trains from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central, including 36 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Intercity2331
    8:130h18
    Brussels National Airport
    8:31Brussels-Central
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity2333
    10:130h18
    Brussels National Airport
    10:31Brussels-Central
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity2832
    10:240h18
    Brussels National Airport
    10:42Brussels-Central
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity3729
    8:290h18
    Brussels National Airport
    8:47Brussels-Central
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity3732
    11:300h17
    Brussels National Airport
    11:47Brussels-Central
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £12.

Distance: 11 km

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Coach
Driving

£12

Average Price

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£2

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

49m

Average total duration

Fastest

19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

53m

Average total duration

23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

27m

Average total duration

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central is a coach with an average price of £5.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central:

A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central costing on average £12.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central is by train with an average journey time of 19m.

Other travel options to Brussels-Central take longer:

Coach takes on average 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brussels Airport and Brussels-Central including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 8m sooner (19m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Intercity, EuroCity, SNCB.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central train times

The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Intercity19275:42 Brussels National Airport
0h23
6:05 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity22275:57 Brussels National Airport
0h18
6:15 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity23296:13 Brussels National Airport
0h18
6:31 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity28286:24 Brussels National Airport
0h18
6:42 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity37276:30 Brussels National Airport
0h17
6:47 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity19286:42 Brussels National Airport
0h23
7:05 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity22286:57 Brussels National Airport
0h18
7:15 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity23307:13 Brussels National Airport
0h18
7:31 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity28297:24 Brussels National Airport
0h18
7:42 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity37287:29 Brussels National Airport
0h18
7:47 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity19297:42 Brussels National Airport
0h23
8:05 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity22297:57 Brussels National Airport
0h18
8:15 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity23318:13 Brussels National Airport
0h18
8:31 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity28308:24 Brussels National Airport
0h18
8:42 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity37298:29 Brussels National Airport
0h18
8:47 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity19308:42 Brussels National Airport
0h23
9:05 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
EuroCity92128:54 Brussels National Airport
0h18
9:12 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity22308:57 Brussels National Airport
0h18
9:15 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity23329:13 Brussels National Airport
0h18
9:31 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity28319:24 Brussels National Airport
0h18
9:42 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity37309:30 Brussels National Airport
0h17
9:47 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity19319:42 Brussels National Airport
0h23
10:05 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
EuroCity92169:54 Brussels National Airport
0h18
10:12 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity22319:57 Brussels National Airport
0h18
10:15 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity233310:13 Brussels National Airport
0h18
10:31 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity283210:24 Brussels National Airport
0h18
10:42 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity373110:30 Brussels National Airport
0h17
10:47 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity193210:42 Brussels National Airport
0h23
11:05 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
EuroCity922010:54 Brussels National Airport
0h18
11:12 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity223210:57 Brussels National Airport
0h18
11:15 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity233411:13 Brussels National Airport
0h18
11:31 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity283311:24 Brussels National Airport
0h18
11:42 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity373211:30 Brussels National Airport
0h17
11:47 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity193311:42 Brussels National Airport
0h23
12:05 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
EuroCity922411:54 Brussels National Airport
0h18
12:12 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect
Intercity223311:57 Brussels National Airport
0h18
12:15 Brussels-Central0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central trains with Omio?

Intercity as well as EuroCity or SNCB offer trains services from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central.
Omio is the only official third party seller for Intercity tickets.

Why book with Omio vs Intercity?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Intercity, but also compare tickets for the likes of EuroCity or SNCB to find the best option for your trip from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Intercity with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central

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Trains from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central run on average 22 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 14:42. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 17m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance
11 km
Average train duration
19m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Trains per day
22
Direct trains
22
Fastest train
17m
First train
6:24
Last train
14:42
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
7 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4

Train companies: Intercity, EuroCity, SNCB from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central trainsIntercity, EuroCity, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels Airport and Brussels-Central from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
17m
Cheapest Intercity Price
£10
Intercity frequency
20 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

EuroCity

About
EuroCity (EC) is an international train category and brand for inter-city trains that cross international borders within Europe. These trains are a collaboration between various European rail companies, including Deutsche Bahn (Germany), Trenitalia (Italy), SBB (Switzerland), and ÖBB (Austria). EuroCity trains connect major cities across Europe, offering both first and second-class coaches. They are known for meeting specific criteria for comfort, speed, cleanliness, and onboard food service, including air-conditioned cars and dining facilities. EuroCity services aim to provide convenient and comfortable cross-border travel, with stops typically lasting no more than 5 to 15 minutes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average EuroCity Duration
18m
Cheapest EuroCity Price
£10
EuroCity frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car or bistro service available on most routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended, available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

SNCB

About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCB Duration
17m
Cheapest SNCB Price
£8
SNCB frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels-Central, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £12.
The train journey from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central covers a distance of 11 km and takes approximately 17m. Trains run 22 per day.
The train distance from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central is 11 km.
The first train from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central leaves at 6:24.
The last train from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central departs at 14:42.
Trains from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central run approximately 22 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central.
Yes, there is a direct train between Brussels Airport and Brussels-Central. The service operates 22 times per day, provided by Intercity, EuroCity, SNCB.
To get from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central.
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Brussels Airport to Bruxelles-Central is primarily an urban route, offering limited scenic views. Travellers can expect to see some cityscapes and suburban areas rather than picturesque landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Brussels Airport to Bruxelles-Central is feasible as the journey takes 17m and covers 11 km. Trains run 13 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central.

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