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Braille reading at the Brussels's metro - Brussels
Braille reading at the Brussels's metro
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Métros/Trams/Bus: Avoid driving
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  • Packerman
  • By Packerman on August 26, 2002
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  • Avoid driving, most of the sights are easily reached by foot using the underground metro system which is very clean, inexpensive, and has a good amount of artwork.

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    Métros/Trams/Bus: Using Public Transportation
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  • DanielF
  • Updated By DanielF on March 26, 2007
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  • Métros/Trams/Bus - Brussels
    by DanielF
    Public transportation in Brussels is relatively good, but in no sense up to the Western European standards. Of course, my opinion can biased by the fact that I am a frequent user (or rather sufferer) of the STIB (the company that manages the urbarn transports in Brussels).

    The metro network is not really extensive, as there are only two lines (one of them with two sub-lines) and just a handful of stations. It obviously does not cover the entire city, but will take you from central Brussels (overly walkable) to the attractions located around the Jubilee Park (Schuman area) and to the Heyzel district, where the famous Atomium is located. The Koekelberg National Basilica and the attractions located along the Eastern Petite ceinture are easily approachable by using the short line 2.

    As for trams and buses, there are multiple lines that crisscross the city, but they may be difficult to navigate, as maps and schedules are not really obvious to the non-frequent visitor. There is an underground tramway line which connects South Station with North Station (with various ramifications) running on the former river bed. Other useful line will take you from Royal Square to the Avenue Louise.

    Generally speaking, drivers of metro-trains, trams and buses are particularly brutal, so do hold to the bar during your ride.

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  • Website: http://www.stib.irisnet.be
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    Métros/Trams/Bus: The Brussels public transport...
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  • Zoe_bcn
  • By Zoe_bcn on August 26, 2002
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  • Métros/Trams/Bus - Brussels
    by Zoe_bcn
    The Brussels public transport network covers a total distance of 430 km. The metro (subway) alone covers 40.5 km. It is directly linked to the 5 railway stations. The tramway network is made up of about fifteen lines which travel outside or in tunnels (known as the pre-metro). All in all, Brussels has 58 metro and pre-metro stations. Fifty-four contemporary artists participated in the development of these stations, making the Brussels metro a permanent museum exhibition. Some 500 buses also travel the streets of Brussel.

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    Métros/Trams/Bus: there's an international...
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  • violette_ca
  • Updated By violette_ca on January 19, 2004
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  • Métros/Trams/Bus - Brussels
    by violette_ca
    there's an international airport
    there's a good metro service, tramway, bus and good train transportation too. To go to the Grande Place it's the Gare Central metro station or DeBrouckere metro station.

    url-train: http://www.b-rail.be/

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    Métros/Trams/Bus: London to Brussels
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  • JUNLI
  • Updated By JUNLI on September 8, 2002
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  • Euroline coach runs from London Victoria Coach Station to Brussels Gare du Nord (CCN) at 36 GBP return. The whole journey takes about 7 hours.

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    Métros/Trams/Bus: the Metro-system is ok but not...
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  • By Alineko on August 26, 2002
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  • the Metro-system is ok but not widely spread. Depending on where you want to go, there might not be a Metroline. Last Metro will be around midnight, half twelve.
    If you stay longer in Brussels: To buy a monthly travelcard is only cheaper than 10-trips-cards if you go by Metro/Tram/Bus more than twice a day!

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    Métros/Trams/Bus: Taxis. They are available at...
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  • Updated By funkymama on August 25, 2002
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  • Métros/Trams/Bus - Brussels
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    Taxis.
    They are available at taxi stands or at entrance of hotels.
    The price of the trip is displayed on the meter,including the service charge.
    Busses or trams.

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    Métros/Trams/Bus: Transportation
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  • patrikske
  • Updated By patrikske on August 31, 2002
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  • MAP BRUSSELS SUBWAY - Brussels
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    Getting around in Brussels is very easy, using the metro (subway), trams and busses.The Brussels public transport network covers a total distance of 430 km.

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    Métros/Trams/Bus: Though overshadowed by the...
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  • Venturingnow
  • By Venturingnow on August 25, 2002
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  • Métros/Trams/Bus - Brussels
    by Venturingnow
    Though overshadowed by the impressive metro system, Brussels has a great tram service that goes to a ton of places in the city that the metro just doesn't quite reach. The tram is slower due to more stops, but just getting on the tram and riding it through the outskirts of town can be pretty fun. Here's a photo of the Botanique tram stop and a tram too!

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    Métros/Trams/Bus: The metro service in...
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  • Venturingnow
  • By Venturingnow on August 25, 2002
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  • Métros/Trams/Bus - Brussels
    by Venturingnow
    The metro service in Brussels is quite good and very reliable. Fast too. There are tons of stops at all of the favorite sights including the Atomium!

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