in advance a Charleroi-based taxi (�90). Taxis operating from Brussels use a higher fare and will take you to the airport for a fixed price of �120 or based on the meter up to �170.
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Antwerp Airport (IATA code ANR) also has a good train connection to Brussels.
By train
Brussels has three main train stations: Midi-Zuid, to the south of the city core, Central-Centraal, which is right next to the city centre, and Nord-Noord, to the north of the city center (at Place Rogier). High-speed trains stop only at Midi/Zuid, except the ICE also stops at Nord/Noord. There is a shower at Midi/Zuid located in the toilet near platforms 19-20 (between Origin'O and Quick).
� Thalys,. The high speed Thalys train connects Brussels with Cologne (1h52), Paris (1h20) and Amsterdam (2h00). It is much cheaper to book further in advance. With your Thalys ticket you can also take a local train to or from Central-Centraal, Nord-Noord, Schuman and Luxembourg/Luxemburg stations. edit
� Intercity from the Netherlands,. An hourly Intercity train from Amsterdam (2h28, via Schiphol Airport, The Hague, Rotterdam, Antwerp), connects to Brussels Midi/Zuid and Brussels Central. You don't need a reservation. A weekend return ticket costs �45.40. edit
� Intercity from Luxembourg/Luxemburg,. An hourly Intercity train from Luxembourg (3h07, via Arlon, Libramont, Namur) connects to Midi/Zuid, Central, Nord/Noord, Schuman and Luxembourg/Luxemburg stations. You don't need a reservation. A weekend return ticket costs �41.60. edit
� Eurostar, ? +32 2 528 28 28,. The Eurostar train line links Lille Europe (0h39, �22+), Ashford (1h38, �40+) and London St. Pancras (1h51, �40+) with Midi/Zuid. Some Eurostar tickets are also valid for internal train travel within Belgium for 24h from the time of the Eurostar ticket), so once in Belgium travel is free for the day. Check in the
