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There are 1001 ways to get to Brussels, Belgium. By plane, you can fly direct from many U.S. Cities. There are no direct flights from Los Angeles. However, you can make reservations will any main U.S. carrier, and they will get you there without problems, usually via New York, Washington DC or Atlanta (there are others too).
Many of you will probably be going to Brussels as part of a larger European tour. The beauty of Belgium is that it is very much located in the center of Europe. As such, you can easily get there from all European cities by plane or train.
Trains: Brussels is a 1:15 hour bullet train ride from Paris, and approximately the same distance from Amsterdam. Trains are also available from London, Germany, and others. For schedules, rates and reservations, check out: www.raileurope.com. Note that certain trains can only be booked three months or less in advance. Book early, as the rates go up as the travel date approaches! Note that the bullet trains (called TGV or Thalys) are more pricey, but much faster and more comfortable. If you are going to travel a lot within Europe, consider Rail Passes which permit you to travel on all non-bullet trains for a certain period of time. If you take the bullet train to Brussels, note that you will arrive at "Bruxelles-Midi," which is not the same than "Bruxelles-Central," where the Grand Place is located. You will have to take another train, taxi, or the subway to get there.
Flights: most European carriers will fly to Belgium from many European cities. See your travel agent or carrier website for more details (note, you can usually book through your U.S. carrier, as it will probably have a partnership with European carriers). For budget flights within Europe, check out Ryanair. They are the "Southwest" of Europe, with dirt cheap airfares, especially if you book early. Note that they often flight to smaller airports outside of the towns, so research your destinations early on their website. They will usually provide (for a fee) shuttles to the center of towns. Ryanair flies to Belgium from many other cities. These flights land in Charleroi, just outside of Brussels. Please e-mail us if you will be arriving there, and we will gladly pick you up!
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