Transportation in Brussels

City transportation in Brussels

Metro (59 stations, total line length 49.9 km) consists of 7 lines operated by STIB (lines 1, 2, 5, 6 are used only for the metro, the other three for streetcars). The local authorities plan to build another line in a few years;

Tram (three lines, 19 routes with a total line length of 130 kilometers);

Buses This mode of urban transportation in Brussels includes 50 day routes (360 km long) and 11 night routes (112 km long, operating hours from 00:15 to 03:00);

Taxi. The fare ranges from 7 to 30 EUR.

Prices for public transportation in Brussels:

• MOBIB ticket for one trip with the possibility to change the STIB line - 2 EUR;
• JUMP ticket for one trip with the possibility to change lines on STIB routes as well as on De Lijn, TEC, and SNCB lines - 2.1 EUR if purchased at the stop, 2.5 EUR if purchased from the driver;
• JUMP ticket for 5 journeys with the possibility to change lines on STIB, De Lijn, TEC, and SNCB lines - 8 EUR;
• MOBIB ticket for 10 trips with the possibility to change STIB lines - 12.5 EUR;
• JUMP ticket for 10 trips with the possibility to change lines on STIB routes, as well as on De Lijn, TEC, and SNCB lines - 14 EUR;
• JUMP ticket for 10 trips with the possibility to change lines on STIB routes, as well as on De Lijn, TEC, and SNCB lines - 14 EUR.

Transportation tips

When using public transportation in Brussels, keep your ticket for the entire trip, as you'll need to present it when you get off.

In lieu of paying the fare before each trip, you can buy Discover Brussels tourist tickets valid for all modes of transportation for a certain period of time: 24 hours - 7.5 EUR, 48 hours - 14 EUR, 72 hours - 18 EUR.

For more detailed information on local transportation, visit the website.