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Costs and rules for Brussels
Brussels travel costs and rules
Compare contactless daily capping, the accommodation levy and optional Brussels Card transport before buying.
Currency EUR Time zone Europe/Brussels Review due 29 Nov 2026
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Airport transfers Available
Tourist tax Available
Local transport Available
City passes Available
Paid attractions Available
Money Not applicable
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Brussels contactless fares use a daily cap, while the Brussels Card sells public transport as an option. Accommodation tax rules vary within the region.
train
Brussels Airport to Brussels-Central
Published journey time: 18 minutes Check the official journey planner for the travel date. The stored price is null where the full adult fare could not be represented as one stable official amount.
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Regional tax per occupied accommodation unit, per night, with municipal additions where applicable
Accommodation Registered tourist accommodation in the Brussels-Capital Region.
Collection The accommodation operator declares and pays the regional tax.
The exact regional amount and any municipal addition need owner review against the 2026 regulation for the property municipality.
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Open official tax source
contactless payg
STIB contactless journey
Contactless: Tap a bank card, smartphone or smartwatch on the grey validator. Use the same payment method for daily capping.
Airport: Airport Line fares have separate conditions.
Zones: STIB network and the specific inter-operator coverage stated for the chosen product.
Buy: No advance purchase is needed for contactless travel.
Validate: Tap at every boarding and station entry as instructed.
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Official transport source
day ticket
STIB day ticket
Valid for 24 hours Zones: Coverage depends on the selected STIB or Brupass product.
Buy: GO machine, BOOTIK, KIOSK or official app where supported.
Validate: Validate at every journey start.
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Official transport source
24 hours
Brussels Card
EUR 41.00
Transport: STIB transport is an optional paid add-on, not part of the base card.
Reservations: Some museums or temporary exhibitions can require a booking.
Exclusions: Atomium and tourist bus access are separate add-ons. Child pricing is usually better bought directly at attractions.
Activation: The card starts under the first-use rules shown in the official app or card instructions.
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Official pass source
Official admission record Atomium
Reservation: Required
Timed entry: Used
No fixed adult price is stored for this record. Check the current ticket price and available times on the official page before booking.
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Official attraction source
Official admission record Old Masters and Magritte Museum combination
EUR 20.00 Reduced price: Published senior, youth and other reduced rates require proof.
Free entry: Under-18s and other listed categories enter free.
Reservation: Not required by the checked source
Timed entry: Not stated as required
The ticket is valid for the date shown. Free first-Wednesday admission has stated time and exhibition limits.
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Official attraction source
Official admission record Train World
Reservation: Required
Timed entry: Used
No fixed adult price is stored for this record. Check the current ticket price and available times on the official page before booking.
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Official attraction source
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