Questions tagged [brussels]
The capital of Belgium and the country's largest city.
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Can I skip my train leg booked with a KLM flight?
I have a flight booked form Cairo to Amsterdam Schiphol via KLM and then a Thalys train from Amsterdam Schiphol to Brussels. As Brussels is not my final destination anyway I want to intentionally skip ...
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Scheduled Ryanair flights from Zaventem moved to Charleroi?
I have planned a trip to Berlin with a friend. We are leaving from different airports, he has planned leaving from Brussels (Zaventem airport) with Ryanair on 25th march.
Due to the recent events,...
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Where is this chained man statue, photographed a century ago?
According to metadata, this image is claimed to be taken between 1880 and 1926 and the location is stated just as "Europe".
If the photographer is correctly identified, most of his ...
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Are there any places to leave luggage in Brussels, for short and/or long periods of time?
Is there a place where one can leave luggage for more than one day in Brussels?
It can be either in the airport or the central station.
I know that there are lockers in the central station. The ...
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Where in Brussels is a Eurostar ticket valid to, and for how long?
On the Eurostar website, when booking a ticket to Brussels, it gives the main options of Brussels and Any Belgian station (via Brussels). If you pick the former, it shows this:
The first line of that ...
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Visiting a place in Brussels where Pink Floyd recorded a video
Firstly, I'm not sure if this is the right site to ask this question, so please feel free to direct me somewhere else if needed.
Since I currently live in Brussels, I would like to visit the exact ...
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How can I find out which platform my train leaves from in Brussels Midi?
Tomorrow I'm arriving on the Eurostar in Brussels at 19:11. I have a train to Cologne I'm meant to catch at 19:28. I'm pretty nervous about making this connection as I have a ton of heavy luggage and ...
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Are 7 hours enough time to leave the Brussels airport and go to the city center?
I have a seven hour layover at Brussels airport, and I'd like to know whether there is enough time to leave the airport and go into the Brussels city center for a beer or a meal?
If so, what ...
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What's a cheap, convenient way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels?
Since Fyra stopped transportation between Amsterdam and Brussels I was wondering if there is way to get there cheaper and convenient than usual NS trains with two over stops.
I found that megabus has ...
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What is the cheapest / fastest way to get from Brussels to Paris?
There are several ways of getting from Brussels to Paris. The fastest is probably the train, but it gets more expensive when you buy the ticket on the last minute.
My question can be really split ...
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Cheapest way to get from Zürich (Switzerland) to Brussels (Belgium)
In the last week of October I plan to go to Brussels. I'm leaving from Zurich in Switzerland. I already did some research and tried to get a train ticket. The train is really fast (6.30 h) but a one-...
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How expensive is Belgium?
Let me clarify a bit: how much should I expect to spend on food per day in Belgium if I am eating out nearly every meal? Does it vary by city? If so, how does Brussels compare? How about the French ...
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Is there a cheaper (slower) way to get by train from Brussels to Paris than Thalys?
I'm wondering if there is a cheaper way to get from Brussels to Paris by train than Thalys. Thalys prices are alright if you book some time in advance, but it can be quite expensive if you book only a ...
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At Brussels Midi station, can you access the Eurostar Business Premier lounge when going to Lille or Calais?
Since November, passengers on the Eurostar from Brussels to other Schengen destinations (Lille or Calais) now check in and clear security in a different area.
From the Eurostar conditions of ...
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Identify a WWII-time building in Belgium
Can someone help me identify a building in the background of this old photo (or at least a geographic location of this place, if this building does not exist anymore):
All I know, is that this ...
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What options are available to go from Leuven/Brussels to Luxembourg?
I would like to visit Luxembourg this weekend. I have tried the Megabus, Eurolines and even the Belgian Rail (see P.S.). I was wondering if there is any direct connection between Leuven/Brussels to ...
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Are the luggage storage lockers at Brussels-Midi still available for use in April 2016 after recent security clampdowns?
We will be travelling catching flight in the evening from Brussels Airport but we are planning to arrive from Paris in the morning. I read that Bruxelles-Midi still have the locker for use on their ...
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Getting between Brussels Midi station and Brussels Airport?
For an upcoming flight, it's looking quite a bit cheaper to take the Eurostar to Brussels, and fly from there, rather than fly direct from the UK as I would normally do. The Eurostar bit I know well, ...
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Will Eurostar have lots of rowdy passengers on a Saturday evening?
I just booked a journey on Eurostar from Brussels to London on a Saturday evening, departing Brussels at 20:22, in Standard class. It's the last train of the day.
I realized after booking that the ...
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Am I better off using French in Brussels, or should I stick to English?
I'm a native English speaker, with tolerable French (ie, it's pretty good for an Englishman, though not great by continental European standards). I've tried to speak French in Belgium before, and ...
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Train from Brussels to Dusseldorf
I am looking to make a train booking from Brussels to Dusseldorf. Only direct train available is Thalys which is quite expensive, so i am looking to make 1 stop bookings via Cologne or Aachen.
But in ...
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Can you buy Eurostar Brussels-Lille tickets on the day, for the same price as in advance?
As per the answers to Travelling by train in mainland Europe, will I save money by booking my tickets early?, you should normally book your Eurostar tickets in advance, ideally a few months out (...
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Train from Brussels to Bruges
I'm planning on travelling to Belgium this winter. Flying into Brussels, spending the day there and then travelling to Bruges and spending a couple of days there before another day in Brussels on the ...
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Is there a direct train from Brussels Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal?
I need to get from Brussels Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal. I used http://www.thetrainline-europe.com/ which found me some direct trains, but when I click through to book with http://uk.voyages-sncf....
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Are there lockers or luggage storage facilities at the Bruxelles-Midi station? [duplicate]
I am travelling from Paris to Cologne with a one-day stopover in Brussels. Where can I store luggage at the Bruxelles-Midi station?
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Traveling Amsterdam-Brussels with KLM ticket on Thalys - When / where does my ticket get stamped?
I purchased a ticket to Brussels via Amsterdam on KLM, with the Schiphol to Brussels-Midi portion on the Thalys. The return portion of my itinerary is on Air France several days later. This was done ...
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India - Munich - Brussels - Freetown and back, is Schengen Visa Type A enough?
I have plans to go to Sierra Leone from India and I am an Indian citizen.
I have got Schengen Visa Type A with Multiple Entry. On Google it says that I cannot leave international transit area. Will ...
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Should I buy a train ticket in advance to travel from Brussels to Bruges during Christmas?
I am travelling from Brussels airport (Zaventem) to Bruges on 24th of December and back from Bruges to Brussels on 25th of December.
Should I buy tickets in advance? I am not really concerned about ...
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What facilities are there in the Thalys Lounge at Brussels Midi station?
In about a month, I'll be travelling from London to Amsterdam by train, taking a Eurostar and then a Thalys. As seems to often be the case (from looking at the timetable), I'll have a bit of time to ...
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Can I take an earlier Thalys train from Schiphol when travelling on a KLM flight-train ticket?
Situation: I have booked a ticket with KLM that combines a flight to Schiphol with a Thalys train to Brussels. The transfer time at Schiphol is 1 hour and 43 minutes and it was not possible to book ...
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Transit visa for Brussels for Indian citizens [duplicate]
I am travelling from India to NY in coming month.
My flight will halt for about 1 hr at Brussels, for technical checking and passenger on boarding. May I know whether I would require transit Visa-on-...
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Is there any pass that covers all public transport in Brussels?
If I'm not wrong, there are multiple service providers that cover different areas in Brussels. Is there any pass that covers all of them? Or do I have to buy a separate one for each different service ...
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Stolen German resident card; can I travel back to India from Belgium?
I have been pick-pocketed in Brussels. I've lost my German resident card, which was in my wallet.
The documents I have are my Indian passport, a copy of my German resident card, the police report, ...
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Monthly pass for traveling between Leuven and Brussels
I am going to start work in Brussels but my place of residence is in Leuven. Is there a monthly ticket that allows me to commute daily between these two cities? And how much does it cost?
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What areas to avoid in Brussels after the recent terrorism events
Is there any particular area in Brussels to avoid visiting after the recent events?
I am going to visit Bruxelles in a couple of weeks. Mostly museums, restaurants and some nightlife. Is the city ...
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Travelling from Brussels to London without a passport
I hold a non-eu passport which is expiring and needs renewing. To renew it will take 4 weeks. I was planning to travel to London from Brussels via Eurostar whilst i await my new passport. I hold both ...
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Cheapest ways to get from Charleroi to Brussels Midi?
I'm thinking of going to FOSDEM (last weekend in January) and my cheapest plane connection is by the Charleroi airport. It seems that I would pay just about the price of plane tickets again for the ...
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Can I buy a plane ticket from A-B-C but get on the plane at B? [duplicate]
I'm planning a trip to South-Korea in April. I was looking at flight ticket prices and found that I can go from Brussels to Seoul (and back) for about 600€. It lands in London however. I then tried to ...
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Is there any bus/coach travelling direct from Brussels, Belgium to Tbilisi, Georgia?
Is there any bus/coach travelling direct from Brussels, Belgium to Tbilisi, Georgia? Do you know any agency in Brussels who does this trip?
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Amsterdam to Paris but drop off at Brussels with Thalys
I'm trying to book a ticket from Amsterdam to Brussels with Thalys, but they are all sold out even though I'm three months in advance. But I can buy tickets from Amsterdam to Paris and I can see that ...
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What is the best alternative to work one afternoon in Brussels during a trip?
I have a friend traveling through/visiting Belgium. He needs to work one afternoon in Brussels before his flight.
He is looking for something cheap. Preferably free. With Internet. Since it's winter ...
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Are all attractions in Brussels/Bruges closed on May 1st holiday?
I'm going to Belgium on April/May, and wanna know if most attractions opens on May 1st Holiday. I'm planning to be in Bruges or Brussels on this day.
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How to validate jump 24h/48h/72 in Brussels?
I have some doubts abut validation Brussels jump card 24h/48h/72h .
If I buy one of these cards I should validate it for the first time in the red machine with white eye?
And then I am not sure if I ...
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Traveling with lots of luggage at Brussels, Midi Railway Station (ZYR)
I am flying with Air France from Montreal to Brussels and then take the Thalys to Cologne, which is my final destination. Air France booked me on a train from Paris to Brussels, so I will already be ...
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How can I can I get from Zaventem train station to the airport?
I recently went to Brussels airport and ended up in Zaventem for practical reasons. Since I had some time I ended up walking which is quite doable (if you like it).
I was wondering if there are Buses ...
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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 ...
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Diabolo Fee-Brussels
I have to travel to Geel, Belgium from Geneva, Switzerland. I will go by plane to Brussels and then I will the train(s) to Geel. Searching in Belgian Rail, I came accross a special ticket which i ...
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Is it possible to change tracks in the train station of Brussels Airport Zaventem without a Diabolo Pass?
I was just wondering if it were possible to go e.g. from track 1 to track 2 without needing to go through any gates that require a Diabolo Pass. I'm not planning on visiting the airport, just the ...
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Recommendations for exploring Brussels and nearby cities [closed]
What points of interest in Brussels and what nearby cities would be recommended when the intend is to solely rely on bus and public transportation rather than rental car.
Baggage is not an issue.
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KLM with train segment from Schiphol to Brussels - take later Thalys train
I have booked a ticket with KLM from Schiphol to Brussels with Thalys train (the flight it's from TLV to Schiphol and train from Schiphol to Brussels).
The time between the landing until the train ...
