How to travel to Brussels

By plane

Brussels Airport (BRU)

By train

Brussel Centraal

Etterbeek

By car
If you are arriving by car, please make sure that you register your license plate in advance to gain access to the parking area.

Important Notice for Congress Attendees

Please be informed that Sunday, 22nd September is Autoloze Zondag (Car-Free Sunday) in Brussels. This event means that most of the city center will be closed to motorized traffic from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Public transport will remain operational, and alternative modes of transportation such as bicycles, scooters, and walking are encouraged.

We recommend planning your travel accordingly to avoid any inconvenience. Please check public transport schedules and consider arriving by alternative means to ensure a smooth journey.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Travelling to the city centre from the airport

By bus

The airport bus station is on level 0, one floor below the arrivals hall.
De Lijn buses will take you to the region around the airport and to the center of Brussels. A bus leaves every 10 to 20 minutes.
Bus lines 272, 471 take you to Brussels North train station.
Bus line 12 takes you to the European quarter and the center. This bus line offers a connection with the metro to Schuman (lines 1 and 5) and Troon (lines 2 and 6).
You can send an SMS to the De Lijn ticket service or to the bus driver.
You can find exact travel times and ticket prices on the website of De Lijn.

Taxi

Public transportation in Brussels

The main provider of public transportation in Brussels are De Lijn, NMBS and MIVB. 

Tickets

Visa

Conference organisers will prepare an invitation letter upon request, but will take no responsibility for obtaining official invitation letters from the Immigration Office.