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Everything you need to know about the tram in Brussels

• 12th November 2022

Updated October 11, 2023 by pierre

Instructions for the Brussels tram!

Know that even if its official and correct name is "tramway", here everyone calls it "  Tram “. Are you going to take the Brussels tram for the first time? Good choice! it is a rather efficient public transport system thanks to its 19 different lines . The total distance exceeds 215km in the Brussels-Capital Region. It was born on May 1, 1869, its first line connected the Porte de Namur to the Bois de la Cambre.

The Brussels tram has evolved a lot, so here is a short summary and instructions. In this article you will learn:

• The most interesting trams for getting around Brussels
• The different ways to pay for your tram ride in Brussels
• How to pay for your tram journey by credit card directly on the tram

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1. The different tram lines in Brussels

In total Brussels has 19 tram lines. You obviously won't take them all. Three lines are interesting and deserve to be known to all tourists because they are very practical:

• 5 online   – If you are thinking of going to Brupark, visit the Heizel,  the Atomium ou Mini Europe , this line is an alternative to Metro 6
• Lines 92/94 : it crosses the top of Brussels. You can use it to go from the Royal Palace and Brussels Park to the Courthouse and Avenue Louise (passing through the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, the Notre-Dame du Sablon church)
• Lines 81 : it will take you from Saint-Gilles and the southern district to Montgommery to see the XNUMXth anniversary park .
• tram 44 : if you want to go to the African Museum and Tervuren

3. Brussels Tram Map

If you travel by public transport, it is better to look at the network plan in advance. There are great possibilities for getting around with the STIB in Brussels: bus, tram, metro… Here is the map of the STIB network

2. How do I pay for the tram in Brussels?

Now that you know where the trams go and their map, find out how to pay. Be aware that checks are sometimes frequent on certain lines. An oversight can cost you dearly…. It's easy to pay. Inside each vehicle: bus, tram or metro station there is a contactless ticket validator. Thanks to this, you can pay with your contactless card: Bancontact, Mastercard, visa, smartwatch and Smartphone with Google Pay, Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay etc… The red validator also reads MOBIB cards. If you do not want to pay “contactless”, the Mobib card can be purchased in advance.

How to pay with your bank card for the tram or bus?

If you want to pay with your contactless card, it's easy. All you need is a bank card (debit or credit). This contactless payment is a quick & easy way to pay. No more queues at the machine to buy a tram ticket.

If, after your journey, you wish to consult the amount paid, all you have to do is go to the website www.stib.be and create an account. You will then be able to see how much your journey cost you.

Where can I buy a Brussels MOBIB tram card?

If you don't have contactless payment or a bank card, to buy a ticket or a mobib card, all you have to do is go to a "GO machine" or STIB point of sale. Also some partner bookstores and supermarkets sell MOBIB cards

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Trams in Brussels

With tens of lines which take you to even the furthest reaches of the town, the Brussels tram network is one of the most extensive in the world .

The tram system in Brussels is one of the largest in the world and trams run both underground and above ground, which can confuse visitors thinking that the underground tram lines are the Brussels Metro , especially lines 3 and 4.

Currently, Brussels has 17 tram lines that run from the city centre to the outskirts. Some lines are worth highlighting as they pass through some of the capital’s top attractions:

• Lines 92 and 94 : Tram 92 runs from Schaerbeek to Fort-Jaco and tram 94 runs from Avenue Louise to the Tram Museum. Both lines run on the upper part of town and stop in the Parc de Bruxelles (Brussels Park), the Royal Palace of Brussels , Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium , Église Notre Dame du Sablon , le Palais de Justice and Avenue Louise.
• Lines 32 and 33 : Although trams 32 and 33 only run from 8 pm onwards, both lines are very similar to the premetro lines 3 and 4. They both link the Gare du Midi with the city center, passing by Boulevard Anspach, home to numerous monuments and top things to see like the Grand Place and La Bourse.
• Line 51 : Stops at Brupark ( Atomium and Mini Europe ). It is a good alternative to the metro line 6.

Timetable and frequency

The tram system timetable is very similar to the Brussels Metro . However, it depends on each line. Most open at 6 am and run until midnight.

You will find more information on the various travel cards and single-journey tickets available in Brussels, click here: Price of public transport in Brussels .

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The Brussels Public Transport system might seem a bit complicated at first, but in this article we’ll cover everything you need to know.

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Brussels public transport tickets & prices

Despite the several companies operating the trains, metro, trams and busses in Brussels, they all share the same ticketing system. It’s called the Brupass and it allows you to easily travel across Brussels on all train, metro, trams and bus lines for a fixed price.

The regular Brupass is valid all around Brussels city centre on all public transport networks, including trains, trams, metro and busses. The Brupass XL allows you to travel to the outskirts of Brussels.

How and where to buy your tickets

• Paper Tickets can be purchased at the BOOTIK, KIOSK and GO vending machines. They are however more expensive then other tickets.
• The Mobib Travel Card works as a ticket holder for all public transport tickets in Belgium. It has an initial cost of 5€ and can be recharged at the vending machines.
• Digital Tickets can be purchased in the official MIVB-STB app.
• Contactless payment can be used for payment of single tickets on board. Simply hold your bankcard, smartphone or smartwatch against the grey validating machine when boarding and wait for the “beep”.

Brussels Metro, Tram and Bus Network

Local metro, tram and bus lines in Brussels are operated by MIVB/STIB . In addition there are also bus lines coming from Flanders and Wallonië. These lines are operated by De Lijn and TEC . Travelers don’t have to worry about these different companies, since all public transport in Brussels share the same ticket system called the Brupass .

Brussels metro

The Brussels Metro is the backbone of the Brussels public transport system. There are currently 4 Brussels metro lines, serving 60 metro stations.

On weekdays the Brussels metro opens at 5:30AM and closes at midnight. During weekends the Brussels metro runs between 6AM and midnight.

The Brussels Metro has a high frequency, during peak moments there’s a metro every 3 minutes, during weekends every 5 minutes and after 8pm every 10 minutes.

Brussels metro prices

• Single trips costs 2.40€
• Day passes are available at 7.80€ and can be used on all public transport in Brussels
• Use the Mobib travel card to store your tickets for the Brussels metro system

Doors to the metro need to be opened manually. When boarding the metro, validate your ticket (Mobib card) at the validation machines near the entrance.

Brussels trams

In addition to the metro network, there are 17 tramlines spanning over the Brussels capital region. 8 lines are considered to be Pre-metro lines, 5 lines are considered to be “Chrono” or fast lines.

Brussels tram prices

• Day passes are available at 8,40€ and can be used on all public transport in Brussels
• Use the Mobib travel card to store your tickets for the Brussels tram network

Brussels busses

Busses in Brussels are part of the city bus network that connect all 19 municipalities of the Brussels Capital Region. These busses are operated by MIVB/STIB . In addition to the local busses, there are also incoming bus lines from Flanders (operated by De Lijn ) and from Wallonia (operated by TEC ).

Brussels bus prices

Brussels night busses

All regular metro, tram and bus lines stop running after midnight. However, there is a night bus service available during the weekends, called “Noctis”. These Noctis night busses run every Friday and Saturday night between midnight and 3AM. There’s a total of 11 lines which run every 30 minutes. Ticket prices are the same as during the day.

Brussels Trains

All trains in Belgium are operated by the national railway services NMBS/SNCB . Brupass tickets are valid as well on trains within Brussels.

Railway stations in Brussels:

• Brussels-Zaventem Airport:
• Brussels Nord station is close to the business districts and government institutions.
• Brussels Central station is located close the market square and city centre.
• Brussels South Station has an international terminal for TGV , Eurostar and Thalys trains
• Brussels Shuman is close to the Berlaymont building, in the centre of the European District.

Brussels Airport to city transfer

Trains from Brussels Airport to the city centre:

During weekdays there are 8 trains per hour connecting Brussels Airport with the city centre, whilst on weekends there are 5 trains per hour. A journey to Brussels Central station takes only 17minutes.

All train tickets from and to Brussels-Zaventem Airport will have automaticly a 5.70€ supplement charged for every journey.

Busses from Brussels Airport to the city centre:

Airport line 12 will bring you from Brussels Zaventem Airport to the city centre and European district. For this journey you need to buy a GoCity 1 journey ticket at the price of 7€. You can buy a paper ticket at a GO vending machine at the Airport.

More info : https://www.stib-mivb.be/article.html?_guid=d07b4e96-1283-3410-f08c-e0c5cfea3859&l=en

Brussels Public Transport Route Planner

The old days of planning your journey with the help of paper maps are long gone. Use the official STIB-MIVB app to plan your route using the Brussels public transport system. You can find it in the Apple or Android app store. Not only will the app calculate which train, metro, tram or bus combination will bring you to your destination fastest, it will also tell you when to exit so you’ll never miss your stop. In addition you can also manage your Mobib travel card through the app.

Useful links

• Brussels metro tram and bus map : https://www.stib-mivb.be/irj/go/km/docs/resource/Dynmaplan/index.html#en
• STIB-MIVB online journey planner : https://www.stib-mivb.be/tripplanner/?l=en
• STIB-MIVB Sales points : https://www.stib-mivb.be/article.html?_guid=30d93c3b-2b83-3410-94b5-eec92fbd03ff&l=en

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The tram in brussels.

Brussels has 19 tram lines operated by the STIB. Some of them run mainly on dedicated lanes and even underground (such as the "north-south" axis served by lines 3 and 4 or the "middle ring" served by lines 7 and 25).

They mainly cover the Brussels region, but some lines also serve outlying municipalities (such as Tervueren).

Numerous projects to extend the network are underway or under study.

The improvement of passenger comfort and safety is also taken into account through the redevelopment of certain stops in this perspective.

The latest news from the STIB, as well as information on the networks, timetables and transport conditions can be found on the stib.be website

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Connecting to the Tram and Metro at Bruxelles-Midi station

How to make the transfer to the tram stops and Metro station when arriving by train at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid station

The general guide to using Bruxelles-Mdi (French spelling) / Brussel-Zuid (Dutch spelling).

SMTJ has learnt from experience that if you are not familiar with the labyrinth that is Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid station, making the transfer to the tram and metro there can be easier said than done. Hence this guide to arriving by train at Bruxelles-Midi and connecting to the tram and Metro services at the station.

Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid station lives up to the English translation of its name, Brussels South, with a location some distance from the city centre, but it has excellent connections to the heart of Bruxelles, so we can help with pointing you in the right direction.

Before transferring to the Metro or Tram at Bruxelles-Midi, check whether other mainline stations in the cental area are convenient for your final destination in Bruxelles/Brussels city centre. Brussel-Centraal station is as convenient for 'Le Grand Place as any of the Metro and tram stops.

If you're heading for the area around The Council of European Union offices take a train (and not the metro) to Bruxelles-Schuman station. OR If you're heading for the area around The European Parliament building take a train (and not the metro) to Bruxelles-Luxembourg station.

Taking the Metro:

The signs pointing the way to the Metro are much more subtle than can be typically found at other major stations with metro links. We had used Bruxelles-Midi several times without realising it had a Metro station.

When navigating the station look out for the capital 'M' on the signs - you probably had to look twice, but on the above image it is the symbol at the far left on the second row.

When entering the le ‘Couloir Principal'/'Hoofdgang' from any high speed train arrival, turn to the right and then look for this sign shown above. It will be on the left of this main passage way (note the easy to miss 'M'.)

Though if you have arrived by train at voies/sporen/platforms tracks 9-22, then when you walk down the main passage way, this entrance to the Metro will be over to the right.

Note that the style of the letter 'M' has changed and this sign is also pointing the way to Metro lines 2 and 6 - these are the only Metro lines which serve Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid.

When you have descended to the Metro station concourse - what you will see ahead of you is actually one of the tram stops (see the tram notes below). Don't confuse this access to the trams with the access to the Metro. The Metro has its own ticket gates and on the other side of these you will have to descend to another level below, in order to access the Metro trains.

The tourist sites most easily accessed by Metro when arriving at Bruxelles-Midi by train:

(1) For the Atomium take Metro Line 6 (direction Roi Baudouin) to Heysel station.

(2) For the museum complex at Parc du Cinquantenaire take either Metro Line 2 or Line 6 (direction Simomis Elisabeth) to Arts-Loi/Kunst Wet station. Transfer there to Metro Line 1 (direction Stockel) or Metro Line 5 (direction Hermann Debroux) and leave these trains at Merode station.

The Metro lines 2 and 6 don't connect Bruxelles-Midi station to the heart of the city, but tram lines 3 and 4 do - with stops at Anneessens , Bourse , De Brouckere and Rogier . Ignore tram line 51 if you're heading to the city centre as it doesn't call at those stops.

To access tram lines 3 and 4 follow the same signs above which lead to the Metro. Tram lines 3 and 4 are underground in Bruxelles-city centre - which is why they're often referred to a tad confusingly as 'Pre-Metro' When you have descended from the le ‘Couloir Principal'/'Hoofdgang by escalator and turned to the right the pre-metro tram stops will be ahead of you.

*Tram line 32 serves the same city centre stops as lines 3 and 4, but it only operates after 8pm.

This map (PDF) shows the Metro routes across the city and the 'pre-metro' tram lines 3 and 4.

This map (large PDF) is of the full public transport network in Bruxelles/Brussels.

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Tramways à Bruxelles

Avec des dizaines de lignes qui desservent les zones les plus éloignées de la ville, le réseau de tramways de Bruxelles est l'un des plus étendus au monde .

Le réseau de tramway de Bruxelles est l’un des plus étendus au monde . Une partie du réseau est souterraine et peut parfois être confondue avec le métro, en particulier les lignes 3 et 4.

Parmi les 19 lignes de tramway existantes dans Bruxelles, certaines méritent d’être mentionnées pour leur intérêt touristique  :

• Lignes 92 et 94 : Elles parcourent la partie haute de la ville . Les tramways marquent des arrêts au Parc de Bruxelles, au Palais Royal de Bruxelles, aux Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, à l’église Notre-Dame du Sablon, au Palais de Justice et dans l’Avenue Louise.
• Lignes 32 et 33 : Même si elles n’opèrent que jusqu’à 20h00, leur trajet est semblable aux lignes 3 et 4 du métro (métro léger). Elles relient la Gare du Midi au centre-ville, en passant par le Boulevard Anspach, où se trouve la Grand-Place, la Bourse et d’autres points d’intérêt.
• Ligne 51  : Arrive jusqu’à Brupark (Atomium et Mini Europe), cette ligne est une bonne alternative à la ligne 6 du métro.

Horaires et fréquence de passage

Les horaires des tramways sont très proches de ceux du métro. Bien que cela dépende de chaque ligne, les tramways commencent généralement à opérer à partir de 06h00 et terminent leur service vers minuit .

Vous pouvez consulter les tarifs du tramway et du reste des transports en commun dans la section : Tarifs des transports en commun à Bruxelles .

Si vous prévoyez de passer quelques jours dans la ville et que vous utiliserez beaucoup les transports publics, il est conseillé d'acheter la Brussels Card pour plus de commodité et des économies sur le prix des billets. Cette carte vous permet également d' entrer gratuitement dans diverses attractions touristiques et de bénéficier de réductions dans les magasins et les restaurants .

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Bien que son réseau ne soit pas des plus complets, il est vrai que le métro de Bruxelles permet de se rendre à la plupart des points d'intérêts de la ville.

Le jour, le métro et le tram permettent de se rendre à n'importe quel point dans la ville tandis que de nuit, les bus nocturnes restent le meilleur moyen de revenir chez soi.

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, scooter, trams, taxis, 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.

• BRUPASS 1 JOURNEY - Price: €2.40
• BRUPASS 10 JOURNEYS - Price: €16.80
• BRUPASS 1 DAY - Price: €8.40
• GO2CITY 1 JOURNEY – At the airport, buy your ticket before you get on the bus at one of the GO ticket machines. There are ticket machines in the airport and outside at the bus stop – Price on the contactless validating machine: €7.00 – Price at a sales point: €7.50
• GO2CITY 10 JOURNEYS - At the airport, buy your ticket before you get on the bus at one of the GO ticket machines. There are ticket machines in the airport and outside at the bus stop – Price: €46

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.

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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

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

Free access to 49 Brussels museums..

Discounts at attractions, shops, restaurants, bars, clubs and tours.

Information guide, city map and free 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 the Brussels-Capital Region and has 360 stations and 5,000 bicycles. Rent a bike 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Tickets, valid for 1 or 7 days, is available for occasional users.

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 that 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 going up to several weeks.

Get moving with the electric bike

Various services offer shared electric bikes that you can pick up and drop off anywhere in Brussels. There are no charging stations and your smartphone is the key. In Brussels, bike journeys of less than 3km are faster than any other means of transport. So imagine just how easy it is with an electric bike...

Secure bicycle parking

The development of secure bicycle parking 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.

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.

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
• Tier:  www.tier.app/en/  
• Bolt:  https://bolt.eu/en/scooters
• Voi:  https://www.voi.com
• Poppy:  https://poppy.be
• Pony:  https://getapony.com/en
• Gliiize:  https://www.gliize.com/en
• Bodaz:  https://www.rideboda.com

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.

Carpooling & sharing

• Carpool :  Belgium’s largest carpooling platform, providing daily.  
• Cambio  : you need a car from time to time?  Consider Cambio.  
• Poppy  :  fun starts in your car! 

TOOTbus : hop-on hop-off bus tours

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.

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.

Europcar is part of the Europcar Mobility Group, one of the leading players in the mobility sector. Europcar Belgium offers a wide range of mobility services: car and van rental, rental of scooters and electric bicycles (B2C) in its European quarter branch, car sharing (B2B), shared bicycle leasing (B2B) as well as the Europcar Mobility Pass - mobility payment card (B2B). Present all over Belgium and in major airports and train stations, the Europcar fleet offers models for your every need: city cars, family cars, vans, but also prestige cars and vans. Europcar Mobility Group offers its various mobility solutions and services through an extensive network covering more than 140 countries.