🇧🇪 Brussels

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Country	🇧🇪
Type	Standard
Coordinates	50.845496, 4.357062
Timezone	Europe/Brussels
Connections	0
UIC Code	8813003

About Brussels

Bruxelles-Central is the most centrally located of Brussels' three main railway stations, sitting just below the historic upper town and within easy walking distance of the Grand Place and major government buildings. Although smaller than Bruxelles-Midi, it serves a wide range of domestic intercity and regional trains and acts as a key stop on the north-south tunnel that links all three Brussels stations. Its position in the heart of the city makes it the preferred arrival point for many leisure travellers visiting the Belgian capital.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bruxelles-Central is the closest mainline station to the Grand Place, located just a five-minute walk away. Exit via the Cantersteen exit and follow the signs downhill towards the historic centre.

Bruxelles-Central does not have a direct metro station directly beneath it, but Gare Centrale station on metro lines 1 and 5 is accessible via a short walk through the underground passage. It connects you to Midi, Schuman, and Stockel across the network.

Self-service luggage lockers are available at Bruxelles-Central. For larger or longer-term storage, the staffed facility at Bruxelles-Midi is the largest option in Brussels and is reached in around ten minutes by train.

Yes, Bruxelles-Central gives you direct NMBS connections to Bruges, Ghent, Liege, and Leuven, all reachable in under an hour. Its central position means you can also walk to many Brussels sights while waiting for your train.

A taxi rank is located on the Cantersteen side of the station and is generally well supplied throughout the day. Ride-hailing apps also work in Brussels, and the station is served by several bus lines on the surface.