Brussels Airlines Express Rail – Your Seamless Connection to the World
Starting 7 September 2026, travel to and from Brussels Airport more smoothly than ever with the new Express Rail partnership between Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn.
Board the train in Cologne, Aachen or Liège, arrive directly at Brussels Airport, and connect effortlessly to our worldwide flight network — all with one single ticket.
The easiest, smartest and most sustainable way to begin or end your journey.
A Smooth Start to Your Trip
Whether you’re flying to Europe, North America, Africa or any other destination in the Brussels Airlines network, Express Rail brings you to the airport quickly and comfortably.
Travelling from Cologne, Aachen or Liège
Start your journey closer to home. Hop on the train with your digital boarding pass and travel straight to the airport — no extra bookings, no stress.
Arriving in Brussels from abroad
Landing in Brussels Airport? Continue your trip to Cologne, Aachen or Liège just as easily, using the same ticket. Perfect for visitors, returning residents or onward travel within the region.
Why Choose Express Rail?
One ticket for train + flight
Book your rail and air journey in one go. You receive a digital boarding pass for each segment.
Optimized connections
Train schedules are coordinated with Brussels Airlines flights for smooth transfers.
Connection guarantee
In case of delays, you’re covered with guaranteed rebooking options.
Comfortable & sustainable
Enjoy a calm, scenic rail ride with Deutsche Bahn and reduce your carbon footprint.
Status benefits
Eligible status customers can access DB lounges on selected routes.
Includes local transport
Your rail ticket is also a Deutsche Bahn City-Ticket.
Mileage credit also for the train journey
How It Works
Choose Cologne, Aachen or Liège as your origin or destination when booking your flight.
You receive a digital boarding pass for each segment.
Use this pass to board your Deutsche Bahn train.
Arrive at Brussels Airport and move directly to the check-in desk or your connecting gate.
Your easiest connection to the Brussels Airlines network
Whether you’re travelling for business or leisure, Express Rail offers a simple, stress-free link to and from Brussels Airport — opening the door to destinations across Europe, Africa and beyond.
Book your next journey with Brussels Airlines Express Rail and travel seamlessly from start to finish.