Getting around Brussels
To get to the various places you can visit during the BANAD Festival, we recommend that you take your bike or public transport. The journey can be quicker and, above all, you don't risk missing your visit because you can't find somewhere to park your car.
Cycling in the spotlight
Cycling is an ideal way to travel between the various districts where the festival is being held.
It offers an unequaled sense of freedom, and it allows you to admire the different facets and the atmosphere of the city while being out in the fresh air. It is neither too fast nor too slow and is an easy way to travel from the city centre to the suburbs.
On a bicycle, you can choose your own itinerary and stops, while pedalling at your own speed, off the beaten track.
Pro Velo offers you a discount of 20 % on the hire of a bike on presentation of your BANAD Festival ticket.
A deposit of €150 is required for the duration of the rental period (in cash or by credit card).
Information and bookings - info@provelo.org - 02 502 73 55
Mention your participation in the BANAD Festival to benefit from the discount.
Hiring places
ICR (Regional Cycle Routes)
To get around Brussels without needing a map, you can use the ICR (itinéraires cyclables régionaux - regional cycle routes). These are recommended signposted routes linking the various municipalities in the city. Using local roads, or with facilities for cycling, they are represented by the following signs:
How to find a good bike route
To find the ideal route between the different activities, you can use this search tool : Bike.Brussels
Two volunteers who love biking have recently created a network of nodes in the Brussels area. While not yet official (that should happen over the coming years), the network might be interesting when planning your itinerary.
What is a knot? More info
Getting around on public transport (STIB)
A 10-trip card (on sale for €18.90 per person) is often enough to cover all your travel needs over a weekend. It allows you to use the STIB bus/tramway and metro network. For each venue and activity, the name of the stop and line to take is given on the website and in the weekend programme. More info
Getting around by train (SNCB)
You can also travel around Brussels by train. More info
Getting around Brussels
Coming by train
You can come to Brussels by train. More info
If you're coming from France, Germany or the Netherlands, Thalys trains are a quick way to get to Gare du Midi, which is very well served by public transport in Brussels. More info
If you're coming from the UK, Eurostar trains are a quick way to get to Gare du Midi, which is very well served by public transport in Brussels. More info
Carrying a bicycle on a train
Multimodality: combining train and bike is possible! More info
Travelling by plane
Belgium's main airports have good rail connections with Brussels.
- Brussels Airport (13 km from the city centre)
- Brussels South Charleroi Airport (50 km from the city centre)
