Wednesday 8 January 2020

Travelling in Brussels


Brussels Airport Pcard+


The Brussels Airport Pcard+ allows you to park easier and cheaper at the airport in car parks P1, P2 and P3, close to the airport terminal. There is no longer 15 minutes free parking at the airport so the minimum charge is now 2 euros for 30 minutes. With the Brussels Airport Pcard+ the first 30 minutes, you park for free* in P1, P2 and P3. If you park less than 24 hours, you get a 2 euro discount. If you leave your car longer than 24 hours, you get a 10% discount. When entering or exiting you scan your Pcard+ at the barrier you do not have to take a parking ticket. This means no hassle with lost tickets nor queues at the pay terminal. Payments happen automatically via your credit card or pre-authorised withdrawal. Every month you get a clear overview of all transactions. The Pcard+ is free (except for € 0.01 to link it to your credit card) and no administrative costs are charged. Moreover, you can use this card in all Interparking car parks in Belgium. * limited to maximum twice a day.


Brussels City Tram/Metro/Buses

MOBIB is the metro/tram/bus service that runs inside the Brussels city limits. A variety of passes may be purchased, with monthly/yearly passes offered at specific kiosks and BOOTIK shops. The Porte de Namur Station offers a full-service kiosk that is open 8 am—6 pm or there is a BOOTIK full-service office outside the De Brouckere station at Rue de l‘Eveque 2 that is open 10 am—5 pm. www.stibmivb.be/mobib.html  Single trip is €2.50  Trip to the airport €4.50.  MOBIB (reusable) pass €5 and 10 trips (jumps) cost €14.  Annual pass - adult €499, student €50 (for the first two children in a family, with additional children being free), children under 12 free but you will need a J card, initial cost 5 euros  Monthly pass €49 For the annual, monthly passes and J cards you will need to provide ID cards and a photo. Children under six (max four per adult) travel free with an adult in possession of a valid ticket.