🇧🇪 Brussels

Major

Belgium

#4 Oldest Active Train Stations in the World

Bruxelles-Midi, also known as Brussels-Zuid, is Belgium's busiest international railway station and the primary hub for high-speed services in the country. It is the sole Belgian stop for Eurostar trains between London and continental Europe, and also serves Thalys and Intercity Express services to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, and beyond. In addition to international traffic, the station handles a large volume of domestic intercity and commuter trains, anchoring Brussels' role as a central node in the European rail network.

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Quick Facts

Country	🇧🇪 Belgium
Type	Major
Coordinates	50.835374, 4.335695
Timezone	Europe/Brussels
Connections	778
UIC Code	8814001

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metro lines 2 and 6 depart from Gare du Midi station directly below the train station and reach the city centre at De Brouckere in around eight minutes. Trams and buses also serve the surface streets outside the station.

Yes, Eurostar trains to London St Pancras depart from a dedicated terminal at Bruxelles-Midi. Passengers must pass through UK border control at the station before boarding, so plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before departure.

Staffed luggage storage and self-service lockers are both available at Bruxelles-Midi, making it the best option in Brussels for securely storing bags. The storage counter is located near the main hall.

Bruxelles-Midi is served by Eurostar to London, Thalys (now Eurostar) to Paris and Amsterdam, and TGV Inouï services to various French cities. ICE trains from Deutsche Bahn also call here on the Cologne-Brussels route.

Bruxelles-Midi is a busy international hub and the immediate surroundings can be hectic, particularly outside peak hours. It is advisable to keep valuables secure and use the official taxi rank rather than accepting offers from unlicensed drivers outside the terminal.

Operators

DB

National · Germany

OBB

National · Austria

Renfe

National · Spain

SNCF

National · France

Trenitalia

National · Italy

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