Get 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 www.lez.brussels.
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.
- Single ticket (bought at a machine) : 2,10 €
- Single ticket (bought at sales points) : 2,60 €
- 24-hour travel pass (except from airport) : 7,50 €
- GO2CITY 1 journey (also from airport) : 7€ (contactless payment) or 7.50€ (paper ticket)
- The Noctis night network applies daytime rates
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!
Map of Brussels’ public transport network
If you want to get around by public transport, you'll be using the STIB/MIVB network. On their website, you can find a dynamic map of all the tram, bus and metro lines, as well as all the schedules in real time. For even more convenience, download their mobile app.
Mehr über den BRUPASS
Gültig in Zügen, Bussen, Straßenbahnen und U-Bahn von STIB, TEC, DeLijn und SNCB in der Brupass-Zone.
Sie sind im Großraum Brüssel-Hauptstadt unterwegs? Mit dem Brupass können Sie alle Verkehrsmittel in der Region mit nur einem Fahrschein nutzen! Sie können Ihren Brupass auf Ihre MoBIB-Karte laden und los geht es mit Bahn, Straßenbahn, Bus und U-Bahn.
Brussels Card
The key to easily discover Brussels!
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Free access to 49 Brussels museums
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Discounts at attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and tours
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Free information guide, city map and museum map
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Optional: unlimited access to public transport, hop on hop off buses Tootbus and admission to the Atomium
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.
Taxi fares :
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
- 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 Card
The key to easily discover Brussels!
-
Free access to 49 Brussels museums
-
Discounts at attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and guided tours
-
Free information guide, city map and museum map
-
Optional: unlimited access to public transport, hop on hop off buses and admission to the Atomium
Brussels by bike
If you want to explore and experience Brussels’ various 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 treasures.
Villo! Shared bicycles to suit your needs
Villo! Is a bicycle rental service. It operates in all 19 communes of Brussels, including the City of Brussels, and has 360 stations and 5,000 bicycles throughout the region. Rent a bike 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Tickets, valid for 1 or 7 days, is designed for occasional users.
Download the Villo! app
Using a self-service bike has never been easier! Simply open your Villo! app and activate
your geolocation to find the nearest station with available bikes.
When you are near the station, press "release a Villo!" and choose your Villo! from the list of bikes available at the station.
At the end of your journey, you'll receive a notification on your mobile phone that you have successfully returned your bike..
Pro Velo: bike rental and guided tours on two wheels
Take paths you've never taken before on a unique cycling experience with Pro Velo 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 you can do on your own.
You can also rent a bicycle and accessories for any length of time, starting at just 2 hours and up to several weeks.
Brussels Card
The key to easily discover Brussels!
-
Free access to 49 Brussels museums
-
Discounts at attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and tours
-
Free information guide, city map and museum map
-
Optional: unlimited access to public transport, hop on hop off buses and admission to the Atomium
Scooter’s lover? You're at the right place!
Do you have a short journey to make in Brussels? The capital is overflowing with self-service e-scooters. For short journeys, they make a good alternative to traditional transport methods. Several businesses lead the way in Brussels.
Scooters tarifs:
Scooters are all roughly the same price: generally, it costs 1€ to unlock the scooter and then approximately 0.25€ per minute traveled.
How does it work? You download the corresponding app on your smartphone and register (name, surname, credit card number...). The app then tells you which route to take. Here we go, you're all set to go!
Scooters services:
- Lime : www.li.me
- Dott : https://ridedott.com
- Bird : https://go.bird.co/
- Tier: www.tier.app/en/
- Bolt: https://bolt.eu/en/scooters/
Brussels Card
The key to easily discover Brussels!
-
Free access to 49 Brussels museums
-
Discounts at attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and guided tours
-
Free information guide, city map and museum map
-
Optional: unlimited access to public transport, hop on hop off buses and admission to the Atomium
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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Admire Brussels’ emblematic sites and monuments on two electric hop-on hop-off bus tours. Enjoy a magnificent open-air experience and a unique perspective of the city, from the Atomium to the Grand-Place and the Mont des Arts to the European Quarter.
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.
felyx in Brussels
felyx offers shared electric scooters available for €0,30 per minute. You can start your ride in 3 simple steps. Use the felyx app to locate, reserve, and activate the nearest e-scooter.