Getting around
Brussels is very simple to navigate and easily accessible. If you want to travel around the capital, it’s better to choose soft mobility and public transport.
Brussels is a "30 city". This means that the speed limit in the capital is 30 km/h for all road users. Exceptions to this rule are certain major roads (where the speed limit could be 50 or 70 km/h, look out for speed limit signs) and residential areas, where the speed limit is 20 km/h. These speed limits apply to all road users (cars, vans, trucks, motorbikes, mopeds, buses, bicycles, scooters, etc.). Only trams, emergency services and snowploughs are not subject to the new speed limits.
The entire Brussels-Capital Region is a low emission zone. This means that the most polluting vehicles are not allowed to drive here. The regulations apply to passenger cars, vans up to 3.5 tonnes, buses and coaches. Whether they are registered in Belgium or not. Not sure if you can enter Brussels with your vehicle? Check it out on lez.brussels.
By any means
Launched by the STIB, Floya brings together all of the transport services available in Brussels: metro, bus, tram, taxi, etc. You'll be able to optimise your journeys in the capital by using multimodal transport, keep track of timetables in real time and even pay directly in the app for your tickets and/or vehicle hire!
At night-time too!
Planning to dance until the early hours and wondering how to get home? Or have you missed the last metro after a last drink with friends? Don't panic, these two initiatives will help you get home safely!
Collecto is a collective Brussels taxi service available every day, including Sundays, between 23:00 and 6:00 in the morning. From 200 pick-up points at strategic STIB-MIVB stops, passengers are taken to the Brussels address of their choice, for a flat fare of just €6.
Noctis, is the STIB's nightbus service. On Friday and Saturday nights, 11 routes will take you home safely. The Noctis buses all leave from Brussels-Central station. Use your tickets or passes at no extra cost!
Public transport : STIB/MIVB
Metro, tram and bus. Public transport in Brussels is operated by STIB / MIVB.
Timetables: 06:00 - midnight - consult the timetables shown at the stops.
Where to buy your ticket: In public transport with contactless payment. You can pay for your trip using your contactless bank card (debit or credit), smartphone or smartwatch. Every STIB bus, tram and metro station is equipped with a specific contactless payment device. This device supports any bank card with the contactless logo. For smartphones and smartwatches, compatible payment applications are Google Pay, Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay. In the various metro stations and at the STIB information offices.
MOBIB: If you want to buy transport tickets, you need a personal or Basic MOBIB card. This reloadable card allows you to travel very easily in Brussels. Some tickets are also available in paper form.
Airport Line: The Airport Line is a direct link between Brussels Airport and the European district, just a few steps away from the commercial and touristic heart of Brussels’ upper town.
Ticket cost: Available in metro stations, STIB / MIVB BOOTIK, KIOSK and GO.
The prices mentioned on our web portal are “for information purposes only and subject to change”. We advise you to consult the www.stib-mivb.be website for more information.
Download the STIB-MIVB App
Having all your travel options in a single app will not only save you time but il will also give you more flexibility. The map in the STIB/MIVB mobile app will show you all public transport stops in Belgium, as well as the Villo! docking stations, Cambio carsharing stations and Collecto shared taxi stops. Combining several transport options has never been this easy!
Get in touch with STIB/MIVB Brussels
The STIB/MIVB Customer Care department is working for you. Whether you have a simple question or a rather complicated complaint, they will answer you as quickly as possible and will try to find you the best solution.
Find out about the BRUPASS
Valid on STIB, TEC, De Lijn and SNCB trains, buses, trams and underground trains in the Brupass zone.
Are you travelling in the Brussels Capital zone? With the Brupass, you can enjoy the full range of regional travel options all on a single ticket! You can load your Brupass onto your MoBIB card and board trains, trams, buses and the underground.
Grab a taxi and get around the city
Although public transport is the most convenient way of travelling around Brussels, it's sometimes easier to take a taxi. Too much luggage, in a rush or just don't fancy sitting on a crowded bus or metro? Here's everything you need to know about Brussels' taxi companies.
Flat rates for non-reserved trips (only for taxi rank taxis):
- Pick up: €2.60
- Night surcharge (between 22:00 and 6:00): €2
- Price per minute (per minute started): €0.60
- Price per kilometre: €2.30
- Minimum fare price: €8.00
Minimum prices for fares booked in advance (for taxi rank taxis and taxis hailed in the street):
- Pick up: €1.50
- Price per minute (per minute started): €0.40
- Price per kilometre: €1.50
- Minimum fare price: €8.00
Maximum fares cannot exceed 200% of the minimum fare.
Rates are displayed on the meter, and they include service. Tips are at your discretion, but are always welcome. The average fare from the city centre to the airport is €50.00. Some taxi companies offer special rates.
ATTENTION
Please note: The meter should be lit up at the start of your journey. You will receive a printed receipt when you reach your destination. Only taxis which bear the Brussels Region official symbol are authorised to pick you up (unless you have booked the taxi).
Brussels Taxi companies:
- Autolux : +32 (0)2 512 31 23 – www.taxisautolux.be
- B TAXI : +32 (0)2 201 73 73 - www.btaxi.eu
- Taxis Bleus : +32 (0)2 268 00 00 - www.taxisbleus.be
- Taxi Victor Cab : +32 (0)2 425 25 25 – www.victorcab.be
- Taxis Verts : +32 (0)2 349 49 49 – taxisverts.be
- TaxiBus for PRM (on demand door to door transport service) : booking required +32 (0) 2 515 23 65 - Info here
- Handycab (app dedicated to PRM transport): +32 (0)2 315 31 00 - https://booking.handycab.be/
Brussels by bike
If you want to explore and experience Brussels’ unique atmospheres completely independently, a bicycle is the ideal way to travel. Cyclists of all levels can hop on their bike and set off to explore Brussels, its art de vivre, its culture and its heritage gems.
Villo! Shared bicycles to suit your needs
Villo! Is a bicycle rental service. It operates in all 19 communes of the Brussels-Capital Region and has 360 stations and 5,000 bicycles. Rent a bike at any time of day, 365 days a year. Tickets - valid for 1 or 7 days - are available for occasional users.
Pro Velo: bike rental and guided tours on two wheels
Explore corners of the city that you've never been to before on one of Pro Velo's unique cycling experiences and discover Brussels' treasures and nature. From March to October, Pro Velo offers scheduled tours and tours on request, as well as ideas for tours that you can do on your own.
You can also rent a bicycle and accessories for any length of time, from as little as 2 hours to up to several weeks.
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Cactus Brussels : rent a bike and explore Brussels
Would you like to explore Brussels at your own pace? Hire a bike from Cactus Brussels in Brussels city centre, for one, two or three days. You will even be offered a digital route connecting several parks across Brussels.
And don't forget to have a look at the excellent range of guided tours offered by Cactus Brussels.
Secure bicycle parking
The expansion of secure bicycle parking facilities is one of parking.brussels' priorities. With the innovative Cycloparking project, cyclists can now use the online platform which offers secure access and faster follow-up when problems arise.
Gilles Bolland
Bicycles on public transport?
At STIB-MIVB, folded bicycles and children’s bicycles are allowed on all vehicles. Standard bicycles are allowed on the metro and on low-floor trams outside peak hours (from 7:00–9:00 and 16:00–18:30, Monday to Friday).
With De Lijn and TEC, only folding bicycles are permitted.
On SNCB-NMBS, folding bicycles are allowed free of charge. Standard bicycles cost €4 per journey and are permitted on trains at all times (but the number of bicycle spaces is limited). Brussels-Central, Brussels-Chapelle, and Brussels-Congress train stations do not allow passengers to board or leave the train with a bicycle.
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Brussels by bike
Want to get off the beaten track? On this page you'll find the best routes and countless facilities, hotspots and major events for cyclists. Discover Brussels’ many facets by bike and enjoy its wide variety of atmospheres in total freedom.
Other modes of transport and services
Below you'll find other modes of transport and services you can use to criss-cross the city.
TOOTbus : hop-on hop-off bus tours
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Explore Brussels your way on board our 100% electric hop-on hop-off buses. Enjoy sweeping views of the city's gems, from the Atomium to the Mont des Arts and the Sablons district. With the Hop-on Hop-off option included in your Brussels Card, you can take the Tootbus as many times as you like for 24, 48 or 72 hours. The audio guides are available in 11 languages, with child-friendly versions in French, English and Dutch. The free Tootbus app also offers guided tours.
Waterbus
The Waterbus is a public transportation ON the canal, which allows you to commute – stress fee ! – between Brussels, Van Praet and Vilvoorde, an area experiencing a huge transformation. It navigates from May 1st till Octobre 31. The Waterbus is an extension of the public transport, because there is a seamless connection between the canal shuttle stops and bus, tram and subway stops, which makes existing and new tourist attractions, shopping and residential zones, shopping malls and business centres ease to reach. Bikes are welcome on board.
Download the parking.brussels app
Use the parking app parking.brussels to find the nearest public parking to your destination. It’s far more comfortable, quicker and safer than to park on the street. Furthermore, the city is more enjoyable with fewer cars in the streets.
The Brussels Card
Get the most out of your stay!
- Free access to over 40 museums and discounts on attractions, guided tours, and in shops, bars and restaurants.
- 24, 48 or 72 hours? The choice is yours.
- Optional extras: access to the Atomium, unlimited access to public transport (STIB/MIVB) and/or the Hop on Hop off bus (Tootbus).