Public transportation ticket in Brussels
Two EU students (<26 years old) will be traveling to Brussels in September for 3 days. Will be arriving on Charleloi airport. What is the best option for a public transportation tickets?
Right now I have been searching a web and have found Discover Brussels 72h for 17E put on MOBIB Basic card. The only inconvenience is that as far as I have been searching, it is unable to issue this card directly at the airport.
So my question is what will be the best option in described situation.
Best Answer
Depending on your plans in Brussels, Villo might be suitable for you as well. It is a public bicycle system, similar to Velib in Paris, where all over Brussels bicycles are available for you to use. The idea is simple once subscribed you can take bicycle in one of the racks and cycle around for free initially. After 30 minutes of cycling, you'll need to pay an additional fee. However, you can have as many 30 minutes slots as you like while exploring Brussels, so with some planning you can explore Brussels quite cheaply. You don't need to return the bicycle in the same rack, which enables you to cycle from point to point.
You'll pay 1,60 per day or 7,65 per week for a ticket and if you manage to cycle in portions of 30 minutes that is all you pay.
Personally, I prefer the cycling over taking the bus and/or the Metro, which in Brussels can be confusing at times.
The Villo system is only available inside the center of Brussels. You will not be able to use the bicycles from neither of the two airports.
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How much is a metro ticket in Brussels?
1-hour ticket costs \u20ac2.10 and 24-hour time ticket costs \u20ac7.50. You must validate these by using the machine inside the vehicle. You can also buy a MOBIB card, load it with 'tickets' and then use it inside the vehicle. It costs \u20ac5 and can be bought at the ticketing office.Is public transportation free in Brussels?
Brussels' public transport operator, The Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company (STIB), has announced that from September 2021, its services will be free of charge for travellers under the age of 25.How do I pay for a bus ticket in Brussels?
You can pay for your trip using your contactless bank card (debit or credit), smartphone or smartwatch. Every STIB bus, tram and metro station is equipped with a specific contactless payment device. This device supports any bank card with the contactless logo.How much is public transport in Belgium?
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