# BRU — Brussels (Brussels Airport (Zaventem))

> BRU (Brussels Airport (Zaventem)) is the main international airport serving Brussels, Belgium. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/bru-brussels

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Train to Brussels Central / Midi / Nord
- **Typical fare:** €11
- **Journey time:** 17 min to Central
- **Pickup point:** Train station below the terminal
- **Key warning:** Skip taxi touts — Uber/Bolt cheaper for groups
- **Fare reality (BRU → Central):** expected €11–€55 · concerning €70+ · likely scam €100+ off-meter
- **Overall risk:** low — Train direct to Brussels Central in 17 min for €11. Simple.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of BRU, ranked

1. **Train (SNCB)** _(recommended)_ — cost €11.50, journey 17 min, wait Every 10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Fastest; Cheap
   - Cons: Diabolo airport fee
2. **Uber / Bolt** _(recommended)_ — cost €35–€55, journey 20–40 min, wait 5–10 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Surge
3. **Official Taxi** — cost €45–€60, journey 20–40 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Always available
   - Cons: Pricier
4. **Airport Line bus (12/21)** — cost €7, journey 30–45 min, wait Every 20 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap
   - Cons: Slow

## First 30 minutes after landing at BRU

1. Follow train signs from arrivals (basement)
2. Buy ticket (€11.50 incl. airport surcharge)
3. Train every 10 min to Central
4. For taxi use Uber/Bolt or official rank
5. Plan 25–40 min to most areas

## Common scams at BRU

- **Off-meter taxi** (low risk): Driver inside arrivals quotes €100. _How to avoid:_ Use train or official rank/app.
- **'Private car' upsell** (low risk): Inside-terminal hawker. _How to avoid:_ Use train or app.

## Payment warnings at BRU

- Contactless on SNCB and bus
- Taxis accept cards

## Arrival checklist for BRU

- Train €11.50
- Uber for groups
- Skip taxi touts

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Last updated: May 2026

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