Access to Brussels Expo
Brussels is both the heart of Europe and the European Union. Brussels Expo also enjoys a central location; it is truly easy to get there by car, train or plane. And Brussels International airport is only a few minutes away from the city center as well as Brussels Expo.
More info: www.brusselsexpo.be
By car:
Thanks to the highly efficient road network throughout Belgium, the Brussels Expo is easy to get to by car, no matter where you set off from. Once you are on the Brussels ring road, take exit 7bis or 8 and follow the signs marked 'EXPO'. Brussels Expo has the largest car park in the country: Car park C contains over 10,000 spaces.
By train:
Brussels is easily accessed by high speed trains: Eurostar (from London) and Thalys (from Paris, Amsterdam or Cologne) both stop at the Gare du Midi. From there, take the orange Metro 2 line (direction "Simonis") to "Clemenceau". At "Clemenceau", take the 1A Metro line (direction "Roi Baudouin") to "Heysel". Starting from the Gare Centrale, take the direct yellow 1A Metro line (direction "Roi Baudouin") to "Heysel".
Train companies:
Eurostar: www.eurostar.com
Thalys: www.thalys.com
NMBS/SNCB: www.b-rail.be
By bus or metro:
Thanks to a vast network of the common transport system of tram, bus, and underground railway or metro, Brussels Expo is within easy reach of every section of the city. Both the MIVB and De Lijn busses stop within a radius of 200m from the entrance to the exhibition halls.
Download metro plan.
Local transport companies (bus & metro):
MIVB/STIB: www.mivb.be
De Lijn: www.delijn.be
By airplane:
Brussels international Airport is only 10 minutes away!
When arriving by airplane, Brussels International Airport (Zaventem) is a mere 10 minutes away from Brussels Expo by highway. You can take a taxi directly to the Expo, or the train to the city center to check into your hotel. The "Airport City Express" leaves four times an hour (between 6 a.m. and midnight) and takes only 15 minutes. Then you can take the tram, taxi, or metro to your hotel.
Brussels Airport (Zaventem): www.brusselsairport.be
For American visitors the official carrier is American Airlines.
American Airlines: www.aa.com/group
Brussels Expo Hotel service
HOTELEXPO is a complimentary service of Brussels Exhibition Centre that arranges hotel accommodations for fairs, exhibitions and congresses.
HOTELEXPO takes the stress out of selecting the proper accommodations for busy executives. It simplifies communication between different services and guarantees a single source for your exhibition, fair or congress. Your exhibitors and visitors will appreciate the professional assistance with their hotel reservations.
More info: www.hotelexpo.be
Brussels, yours to discover!
Brussels is a wonderful city to discover!
The capital of Europe offers you art in all its different forms and tendencies and fascinating things to see from all eras: from beautiful art nouveau architecture to the latest in fashion design, from the remotest past to extremely avant-garde forms of expression.
You'll also be surprised at the swing of the city: listening pleasure guaranteed, from famous symphony orchestras to ever-inventive jazz or rock bands.
And don’t forget to indulge your taste buds in one of the many cafés or restaurants you’ll find here: have a go at the famous Belgian chocolates or try Belgium’s delicious beers.
Only one thing to do: enjoy!
More info:
Visit Brussels: www.brusselsinternational.be