Go Underground With Brussels Metro, Take the Tram or Board the BusThe public Brussels transportation system is an integrated network of metros, trams, and buses. Depending on where you need to go, you may use one, two or all three systems to get you there. There are currently 64 metro stations and over 2,200 public transport stops on the surface, over 1,400 of which have shelters.
Click here to learn more about the Grand Place Guide. Go Underground With Brussels MetroFor convenient transportation around the city, ride the Brussels metro. It's easy to use and only costs 1.70 euro for a single ticket. The metro network consists of two main lines and one secondary line. Although this may seem small compared to Paris' 14 metro lines and London's 11 underground lines, the Brussels system is supplemented by 18 underground and above-ground tram lines and 47 bus lines. There are currently 64 metro stations and over 2,200 public transport stops on the surface, over 1,400 of which have shelters. The Brussels transportation system runs 6:00 am to midnight.
Line 1B stretches from the northeast to the southwest and Line 1A reaches from the southeast to the northwest, ending near the Atomium and Expo Center. Both lines run parallel through the center of the city, and offer several points where you can transfer from one line to other. Lines 1A and 1B also connect with Line 2 which runs in a circular direction around the main points of inner Brussels. And all three lines connect with the direct Airport Express Line which takes you to and from Zaventem Airport. The simplicity of the Brussels Metro lines makes it convenient to take the metro between the city edge to the city center and all places in between including the Grand Place, shopping areas, the European Union offices, or train stations Gare du Midi, Gare Nord or Gare Centrale. Take The Tram or Board The BusThe Brussels metro system connects with 18 tram lines and 47 bus lines to provide complete coverage within the city and nearby suburbs. There are also some 20 bus lines called the 'Noctis' network that run at night only. 
Brussels Public Transport Fares1-Journey Ticket: 1,70 €/2,00 € 5-Journey TicketCard: 7,00 € 10-Journey Ticket: 11,50 € 1-day card: 4,00 € Airport line one way ticket: 3,00 € The “1-day card” may be used interchangeably on all modes of STIB transport (metros, buses, trams) as when and where you want to. The 1-day groupcard (max. 5 pers.) is 6,50 €, valid weekend, public holidays and during the week after 9 a.m.
How To Find Transport Network MapsMaps of the network are available free of charge from the information service at the metro stations and at the welcome desks of the tourist offices located in the Grand Place in the Town Hall building (across from the chocolate and lace shops) and on Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes 63 in Brussels. STIB/MIVB Contact informationSTIB/MIVB Office: Avenue de la Toison d’Or 15 1050, Brussels Monday-Saturday: 10a.m. - 6p.m. Telephone: (0)70 23 2000 Website: Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles (STIB)  |
