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What are the train stations in Brussels?

What are the train stations in Brussels?

Brussels has three train stations going from north to south they are Gare du Nord, Gare du Midi and Gare Central. If you are coming from London on the Eurostar you will arrive at Gare Midi. All three stations are on the metro line.

Which station in Brussels does Eurostar go to?

Brussels-Midi/Zuid
Eurostar trains arrive into the centre of town at Brussels-Midi/Zuid (Brussels South) station.

What is Brussels Central Station called?

Gare de Bruxelles-Central
Brussels Central Station (French: Gare de Bruxelles-Central, Dutch: Station Brussel-Centraal), officially Brussels Central (French: Bruxelles-Central, Dutch: Brussel-Centraal), is a railway and metro station in central Brussels, Belgium.

Is Brussels Midi same as central?

The station is Bruxelles Midi in French, Brussel Zuid in Flemish, Brussels South Station in English – it’s all the same place. In 1952, the 3.8km Jonction Nord-Midi line opened through the centre of Brussels linking Nord, Central & Midi.

Is there customs on the Eurostar?

When travelling from Paris or Brussels to London on the Eurostar, you pass through UK Customs on arrival at St Pancras. You walk through the Customs Inspection area. Most people are simply allowed to walk through the “Green Channel” unhindered as the customs officers look on.

How early should I get to the Eurostar?

If you’re travelling in Standard or Standard Premier, please arrive at the station 45-60 minutes before departure. Eurostar ticket checks will close 30 minutes before departure. If you’re travelling in Business Premier, ticket checks will close 20 minutes before departure.

What train goes from Amsterdam to Brussels?

The quickest and most luxurious way to travel from Amsterdam to Brussels is by Thalys high-speed train. It will take you there in 1 hour and 50 minutes, but be advised that this train is quite expensive.

How do you get from Paris to Brussels?

You can get to Paris from central Brussels in roughly an hour and 20 minutes via the Thalys train network. In addition, Eurostar trains leave from Brussels and connect in Lille, France.

What is Brussels Metro?

The Brussels Metro (French: Métro de Bruxelles, Dutch: Brusselse metro) is a rapid transit system serving a large part of the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.