Bruxelles-Midi Station (Brussels-Zuid)

Opened in 1869, Bruxelles-midi station (Brussel-Zuid or Brussels-Midi) is located on the edge of the centre of the Belgian capital. Central and easy to reach, it serves many cities in Belgium every day, as well as in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Luxembourg.

More than 50,000 passengers pass through Bruxelles-Midi station every day, departing from Brussels or in transit from its airport. Located not far from some of the most famous sights in Brussels, from the Porte de Hal to the Cantillon Brewery, Bruxelles-Midi station lets you add a welcome sightseeing stop to your journey.

How do I get to Bruxelles-Midi station?

If you want to get to Bruxelles-Midi station from Brussels city centre, take metro line 2 or 6. Bruxelles-Midi can also be reached on foot in around twenty minutes from the capital's Grand-Place. The station is also connected to Brussels Airport in Zaventem by a train every 15 minutes.

What are the main connections from Bruxelles-Midi?

From Brussels, travel to every region of France with Eurostar and TGV INOUI from Brussels: more than 25 French cities, including Strasbourg, Marseille and Rennes, are linked to the Belgian capital by daily services. With Eurostar (formerly Thalys) and OUIGO Train Classique trains, you can reach Paris Gare du Nord in around 1 hour 30 minutes and 3 hours respectively. Finally, Bruxelles-Midi station has a bus station providing connections (notably with Flixbus) to many Belgian, French and Dutch cities.

What services and shops are available at Bruxelles-Midi station?

The Brussels station has shops and cafés for passengers in transit, as well as left-luggage lockers. Free Wi-Fi is available to passengers. The Eurostar departure lounge has a duty-free shop, snack and cold drink vending machines, and charging points for electronic devices powered by electric bikes. If you are travelling to London, identity and baggage checks take place before departure, so it is recommended that you arrive 90 to 120 minutes in advance.