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The Metro system of Brussels works differently then the metro system in other big cities I visited before.
In most metro systems you have to put a ticket or a token in a machine and then a gate opens and you can enter the metro station.
Well here in Brussels there are no gates, you can just walk in.
But you must not forget to devaluate your ticket before you enter the station. At every entry of a Metro station there are these orange coloured devaluation machines.
If you’re controlled on the Metro without a ticket or without a devaluated ticket, you will be fined. And that will cost you much more then the small price of a ticket. Leave a Comment
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Brussels appears to have a well thought-out public transport system, although we only used it a couple of times on our short visit. The network of metro trains, trams and buses is operated as one, and interchanges between the different transport types are easy as stations cover several or all of them. Tickets are known as JUMP tickets because you can use them to jump from one form of transport to another. All tickets have to be validated each time you get on a bus, tram or metro.
You can choose from a variety of JUMP tickets, so it pays to think ahead about how many journeys you’re likely to be making while in the city. Here are some sample prices:
Single ticket – 1.50 EUR
5-ride ticket – 6.70 EUR
10-ride ticket – 10.50 EUR
Day pass – 4.00 EUR
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Since I only had a rental bike for one day, and couldn't access the CycloCity system, I actually took the # 71 bus several times between my hotel and the opera house.
This is obviously not a healthy way to travel (because you just sit there), but I must admit that the buses are fast and run often enough, even late at night.
Second photo: The Royal Palace, as seen late at night from the # 71 bus.
Third photo:I also took the Metro twice, once to get from the South Station to my hotel, and once to get back again. Leave a Comment
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The buses and trams are very efficient. In Brussels, there is a unique price. You can buy a card for the day (3.80 euros) or a card for 3 days (9.00 euros), 5 days (12 euros) if you stay longer it is better with the card that gives you 10 travels (9.80 euros). All these cards are good for the trains in Brussels, the trams, the subway and the buses. The subway is easy to understand, but be careful with all the trams and buses that goes around and in brussels... there is so many lines!!! Leave a Comment
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So once you have devaluated your ticket, you can continue to the desired platform.
Every Metro line has its own colour. Every where there are boards with the big maps showing the different lines and stations.
Once you have found the right line, choose the platform, the directions are announced by the terminal stations.
There are digital sign boards which show the location of the Metro and how much minutes you have to wait till it arrives.
Have a nice trip. Leave a Comment
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We enjoyed glorious weather while visiting Brussels and much preferred walking as a means of transport. I do realise the weather is not always sunny ha ha and public transport plays a big part in city life. All forms of transport are modern, cheap and efficient. I particularly liked the hired bike idea = just pop the required euros into the machine and off you go but be warned traffic is chaotic around here - pedestrians should be well warned about street crossings = trams have right of way or priority even when the Green Man flashes!! Leave a Comment
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Yes, yes, there are also red double deck busses in Brussels, so it is not only in London.
Of course in London these red busses are for public transport, here in Brussels it are special sightseeing busses.
There are several companies which are offering sightseeing tours along all the highlights in Brussels. This can be a good option if you do not have much time or if you want to get a general over view of this fantastic city.
Most companies work with the system of hop on, hop off, and they give explanation in several languages.
One of these companies is the Brussels City Tours, which offer different tours, more information you can finds on their website (see below) Leave a Comment
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I believe every one knows that Brussels is a big, a very big city. So if you are not used of driving around in Brussels, then it is wise to park your car just outside the city.
So did I, I parked my car near the King Boudewijn football stadium, there was plenty of parking space along the Houba de stroper avenue, and also very near the Metro station.
The metro stations are easy to recognise, by the big blue M - signs. Leave a Comment
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In the Metro station there are ticket counters where you can buy your ticket.
But sometimes these ticket counters are closed, and then you can buy a ticket at the ticket machine.
There are several different types of cards. So first check out which ticket suits you most.
I have a ticket which is good for 10 rides.
There is an information board in the station which shows all the different possibilities. Leave a Comment
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Brussels integrated transport system is very impressive. At first sight it appears to be an absence of trams in the centre – but then you realise that many of them have been put into tunnels under the city. This means they are remarkably efficient – avoiding most of the snarl-ups that city centre inevitably create.
Some of the stops in the centre are therefore down flights of steps and/or shared with metro stops. If you are not in a great hurry, then it is often possible to visit outlying sights by tram rather than by metro. For example route 81 takes you right out to the Atomium in the north.
When planning your route, don’t forget that on the transit maps buses and trams are shown in the same fashion, so you need to consult the more detailed information to see if it a ‘T’ (Tramroute) or a ‘B’ (busroute) Leave a Comment
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