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When you go from one place to another, it is best to check how far you need to go. Metro is often a good solution to safe time, you will miss what is above you, but sometimes that can be heavy traffic streets with nothing but uggly concrete office buildings.
Consider buying a day card at less then 2 Euro.
When you are going to stay together the whole day with a group, consider to buy a groups ticket. You can have groups tickets of maximum 10 persons.
Find the right balance between walking and sightseeing and traveling by metro and saving time!
Written Dec 4, 2003
Website: http://www.stib.irisnet.be
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The best way to get around the city by public transport is using the metro. You can get a ticket at the machines. Tickets are quite cheap actually. From the bigger stations, like Brussel Central, or Nord you can get to virtually every part of the city, and it will take no time at all.
Written Dec 1, 2003
Website: http://www.stib.irisnet.be
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The MIVB/STIB is the company in Brussels that runs the metro,trams and busses.Best is to buy a day or weekend pass.With a jump ticket you can also use the busses of DE LIJN (Flanders),TEC (Walloons)and the trains of the NMBS/SNCB.
Updated Nov 23, 2003
Website: http://www.stib.irisnet.be
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The way of traveling through a big City/Capital like Brussels - London - Washington Barcelona and Bangkok are.
But not my style - better take the Metro and a good walk - it will be cheaper - and with a little bit of luck - you will discover more !
Updated Nov 13, 2003
Website: http://www.stib.irisnet.be
The airport bus (no. 12), is cheaper, quicker, and more convenient than getting the train / metro. The buses are yellow in colour.
Only 3 Euro into Schumannplatz (the EU quarter) and a journey time of about 20 - 30 minutes
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The bus stop is far from obvious - as you leave the airport following the "Buses" sign, the stop is to the right and behind of you, next to the carpark and bus apron.
Updated Oct 1, 2003
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By Air : Brussels National Airport at Zaventem is only about 14 km from the city centre. Trains to the airport leave the North and Central Stations every 20 minutes. The journey takes 16 minutes. Courtesy buses serve airport hotels and a few downtown hotels.
By Road: Brussels is the centre of the Belgian road network. The city is quickly reached by motorway from any direction.
On arrival in Brussels, you can obtain a special route plan from any Tourist Information Office. A card valid for 10 journeys. The MTB card gives you unrestricted travel on any tram, bus, metro train or ordinary train within the confines of the city. A STIB tourist card (unlimited number of rides) is valid for 24 hours.
Trams: are a good way to visit places in the suburbs, including the Atomium, the Museum voor Midden-Afrika as well as the good hitchhiking spots.
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Taxis: You can catch one at cab stands around town. Distances are not great, and tips are included in the fare.
Train: Frequent train service-first and second class-from Brussels operates to all major cities in the country.
The Visit Brussels Line is the ideal way to explore the city without effort. You get on and off at any of the stops an unlimited number of times for 24 hours after first use. You can also get discounts on museums and other sights when you present your ticket.
Updated Sep 15, 2003
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There are three main area's that the tourist should visit within Brussels citylimits. The citycentre, Bruparck (Atomium) and the Jubelpark (independancepark). Connect these three intensive walks with one another by metro and one will be able to have a quite complete first impression of the European capitol.
Written Aug 13, 2003
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During the summertime you can take a historical Tram to go from Brussels to the Africa museum.
Old trams from the early 20th century are still operating on special occasions and this is a ride not to miss.
This is in cooperation with the Brussels Trammuseum which is worth a visit as well.
The drive is at Montgomery and goes through the outskirts of Brussels to Tervuren where you can visit the wonderfull Park and the Africa Museum.
Written Jul 29, 2003
Website: www.mtub.be
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The very centre of Brussels can easily be explored on foot. However, if you want to go to the Heysel area, or you're just too tired of walking, then you're better off with the subway. You can find English information about the timetables, fares, ... on the following website:
http://ibelgique.ifrance.com/bsubway/
Don't forget to enjoy the nice artworks in some Brussels' metro stations. ( see off the beaten path tip)
Updated Jul 8, 2003
Website: http://www.stib.irisnet.be (french or dutch only)
If you want to explore the city, you can take a bus which you can get on and off at any of bus stops. This city tours with headphones in 8 languages. When you step in the bus, the bus driver will give you a map where you choose which place you want to visit, complete with time schedule of the bus. For the ticket you can buy directly in the bus.
Ticket price :
Adults : 13.50 euro
65+/students : 12 euro
Children : 9 euro
This ticket valid 24 hours
Time schedule :
High season : 05/04/03-03/11/03
Weekday till 16h00, Saturday till 17h00
July & August : everyday till 17h00
Low season : 03/11/03-03/04/03
Weekday till 15h00, Saturday till 16h00
Written Jun 20, 2003
Phone: +32 2 5137744
Website: www.brussels-city-tours.com
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