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{{BWInfobox Location|BE/Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels}}country = Belgium|map = <map lat='50.836'lng='Brussels4.34'zoom='10' (/>|pop = 1125728|region = Brussels|motorways = [[FranceA1 (Belgium)|FrenchA1]]: ''Bruxelles'', [[NetherlandsA3 (Belgium)|DutchA3]]: ''Brussel'', [[GermanyA4 (Belgium)|GermanA4]] ''Brüssel'', [[PolandA7 (Belgium)|PolishA7]]: ''Bruksela'', [[LatviaA10 (Belgium)|LatvianA10]]: ''Brisele'') is the capital of , [[A12 (Belgium)|A12]] and the , [[EuropeA201 (Belgium)|A201]]an capital. Brussels is a very international city. While still walking around in the center you might be able to spot some cars from other countries. For instance, when heading to [[ParisR0 (Belgium)|R0]], check the French numberplates with 75 or 90-something (Paris and its suburbs).}}__TOC__

== Hitching Out ==<map lat='50.836082778824434' lng='4.352989196777344Brussels' zoom='12' view='3' float='right'/> is the capital of [[Belgium]]. Brussels is a very international city.

== Hitching in == If you do not encounter a driver that goes inside the city, but takes the Northern Ring around the city, you can ask them to pull off the motorway (E40) at Exit #7a/7b ''(Chaussee Romaine/Parc des Expositions/Tentoonstellingspark)'' (basically, the Atomium and Heysel Stadium area) or at Exit #8 ''(Wemmel)''. At both exits drivers can immediately rejoin the motorway at the sliproad opposite the exit. === East === If you do not encounter a driver that goes inside the city, but instead takes the northern ring road around the city, you can ask them to pull off the motorway (E19) at junction 7a/7b ''(Chaussee Romaine/Parc des Expositions/Tentoonstellingspark)'' (basically, the Atomium and Heysel Stadium area) or at junction 8 ''(Wemmel)''. At both exits, drivers can immediately rejoin the motorway from the slip road opposite the exit. From the exits, you simply have to walk towards the Expo park to take tram 23, 81, or 94; or Metro 6 from stations ''Koning Boudewijn'' or ''Heysel''. Alternatively, you might also ask to be left at the service station on the E40 in Leuven, before the ring road around Brussels, with the idea of catching a local ride that would get you into town. This might be necessary if your driver goes up along the E19 to Antwerp, as there won't be any places for him to drop you off. === Northwest === If you arrive from the northwest (Gent), you can ask to be dropped at the Services in Groot-Bijgaarden which is 2.5km before the ring of Brussels along the E40 from where you can walk to Zellik and catch bus 213 or 214 to the centre, or try to hitch a ride into town. If your ride only takes the western ring road (E19), (from Gent or the south), you can ask to be dropped off at Junction 16 on the E19, from where it is walking distance to the metro 1b stations ''Eddy Merckx'' or ''Ceria''. === South === If you coming in from the south and the driver is heading to the east of Brussels, ask to be dropped off at Delta. If the driver is heading to the west of Brussels, ask to be dropped off at E19 junction at Drogenbos. It comes right after Ruisbroek service station (Total). Walk five minutes and you’ll be at the beginning of tram line 4 going to the centre. == Hitchhiking out ==  === North-West towards [[Gent]], also to [[LilleBrugge]], [[England]] and , ([[ParisLille]] ) {{E|40}} === ==== Option 1: Petrol stations at Baselix Shopping Centre ====Let Take train S10 from ''Brussels Noord'' station to ''Berchem Ste-Agathe'' station. Head south towards the Carrefour hypermarket and go through it's car park toward the Baselix Shopping Centre and the main road Keizer Karellaan. Here you will find two petrol stations (Shell and Lukoil). Stay there as people fill up with petrol for going to e.g. Gent]or Bruges. Just ask people. 1O minutes walk Alternative way : take bus 213 or 214 from bus-stop ''Brussel Rogier'' and get off at ''Sint-Agatha-Berchem Marg.v.Oostenrijk'', and then walk 300m west until you to reach the petrol stations. Or walk 5 km from Rogier metro heading west on the main road R20.  ==== Option 2: Start of E40 ==== Take tram 82 from the Basiliek Gare du Midi in direction of Koekelberg''Berchem'' until the stop ''Berchem Shopping''. From there turn left and walk up the Av. Then ask them Charles Quint for about 200 meters and you are at the beginning of the E40 in the direction of Gent. Just hitch after the traffic lights, where there is space for a car to pull over behind you. The circulation is dense but cars can easily pull over and get back on the motorwayroad quite safely. You can also reach this spot by the following the directions in Option 1 and then continue walking 400m west along the main road R20. They  ==== Option 3: Motorway service station Groot Bijgaarden ==== The cheapest way: from bus-stop ''Brussel Rogier''ll indicate , take De Lijn bus 213 or 214 (direction Aalst) and get off at bus-stop ''Zellik Drie Koningen''. Cross over the street and walk back 50m in the direction from where the bus came to the roundabout. Turn into the first street to the right (Kerklaan) and walk 200m. Turn left into Theodoor Coppensstraat and walk ≈650m till you come to the back of junction with Louis De Bondstraat. Take a left here (south) and walk 400m until you reach a road on the right (Dilbeek Noord). Walk ≈300m and you will reach the Basiliek of Koekelberg = Keizer Karel laanservice station. Hike  This spot works extremely well, but it takes some times to get there and it's also quite expensive: 2,40€ to get to Gare du Nord (blackriding the tram is easy but metro is hard) plus 3€ for the De Lijn bus (you enter the bus right at the front so you cannot blackride). Many people also take this route to go to Lille and Paris, and there's probably more traffic on this road than on the option going towards Charleroi and Mons. === South-West towards [[Charleroi]], [[Mons (Bergen)|Mons]], [[Lille]], [[Paris]] {{E|19}} === ==== Option 1: E19 Motorway junction Drogenbos ==== At the Drogenbos motorway junction, there is a [http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=nl&geocode=&q=stalle+prolongee&sll=50.792373,4 .316597&sspn=0.045358,0.110378&g=drogenbos&ie=UTF8&ll=50.792468,4.304082&spn=0.001329,0.003449&t=h&z=18&iwloc traffic light under the motorway bridge]. As cars need to wait to turn left to get on the highway, its possible to ask drivers to take you south, or to the [http://goo.gl/maps/fBvgQ next petrol station on the motorway], which is 1.5 km further. Take bus 50 (direction Lot) to Gilson leaving from Brussels Gare du Midi/Zuidstation. This takes about 20 minutes. Walk southeast along Paul Gilsonlaan, then follow the road round onto Grote Baan to the junction with Verlengde Stallestraat. Turn right (west) and walk ≈250m to the traffic light under the motorway. Altogether the walk is ≈500m and takes five minutes. Or take tram 4 ([http://m.stib.be/line.php?lang=fr&line=4&iti=1 STIB]) till on your right the Baselix Shopping Centerterminus ([http://maps.google.be/maps?q=stalle+prolongee&hl=nl&ll=50.795375,4.318566&spn=0.000895,0.001725&sll=50.792373,4.316597&sspn=0.045358,0.110378&t=h&hnear=Verlengde+Stallestraat,+Vlaams-Brabant&z=19 Stalle]), where then walk further towards the motorway along Rue Prolongée de Stalle/Verlengde Stallestraat (with some massive shops) till you reach the traffic lights underneath the motorway bridge.  You can also leave tram 4 at the stop Egide van Ophem (2 stops before terminus). Here you just need to cross the street and you'll find 2 yourself on a DATS 24 petrol stationsstation. Stay there Depending on the time of the day (best is around evening rush hour, as people fill up with are leaving Brussels), it can be easy or very easy to get a ride to the Ruisbroek service station. Make sure to state very clearly where you want to go (Ruisbroek petrol station is on the “ring”) as many people go through it without knowing, for going example if their destination is Waterloo.  ==== Option 2: Ruisbroek Petrol Station ==== To get directly on the Ruisbroek Petrol Station (which is located on the western part of the ring), you need to take bus 50 (direction Lot station) from Brussels Midi Station to Ruisbroek Voetbalplein. This takes about half an hour. From here you walk straight and turn the second to the left (into Hemelstraat) and follow this till the end. Go left into Broekweg and follow your way onto the petrol station. Another option is taking the local train from one of Brussels' railway stations (e.g. [[Gent]] Centrale or Midi) to Ruisbroeck for 2,40€ (ticket at the machine). From there you can also walk (allow 30 min). EIther way, you biggest obstacle ist the ditch around the rest station which you have to traverse. It usually filled with water and can be a slippery thing. However, there is/was a tree trunk placed in the ditch which you can use to get to the other side. It's close to the petrol station. If you cross here you will also find a hole in the fence where you can pass through.  ==== Option 3: Internationalelaan/Boulevard International ==== Internationalelaan/Boulevard International close to the motorway entrance. There is a lot of traffic and much space for cars to stop, even a petrol station where you could ask people directly. To get there, take bus 78 from the Brussels Zuidstation/Gare du Midi in direction of Humanité and get out at the stop Bollinckx. Attention! The bus only runs every hour. [[Brugge]http://www.stib.be/horaires-dienstregeling.html?l=fr Schedule]Keep in mind that you are now in the middle of an industrial zone!  ==== Option 4: E19 Motorway junction 17 (Ceria/Coovi) ==== Another option to take metro yellow line 5 (direction Érasme/Erasmus) and get off at CERIA/COOVI.Just Walk Chaussée de Mons/Bergensesteenweg down south (you can ask peoplethe direction of Ikea).Some 150 meters from the metro station you will see a bridge. won't take Go down across the bridge, there you more than 10 minutes will see entrance (consisting of 3 lanes from 3 different directions) to get the motorway in direction of Mons/Paris. 5 km further there will be a big Total petrol station called Ruisbroek, there you will easily find a hikeride further to the south.

There are two services along the E40 between Brussels and Gent that you can always manage to reach==== Option 5: # 'Groot Bijgaarden' is about 2.5km from the spot you are standing# 'Wetteren' is some 34km from Brussels and about 15km from the center of GentDelta (South-East) ====

Many people also take this route Although Delta is mostly known as the best spot to go get to [[Lille]] Louvain-la-Neuve then Namur and [[Luxembourg along the E411 (see below), it can very well be suited to get on the E19 (Nivelles, Charleroi or Mons, then Paris]], and there's probably more traffic or even Lille). Using a sign on this road spot is mandatory as drivers are used to see hitchhikers going to Louvain-la-Neuve (E411 rather than on E19). Unless your driver goes further, which is often the case, ask to be dropped at rest area of Nivelles 30 minutes from Brussels (the one with the option going towards Charleroi Total petrol station and Monsa restaurant that is built across the highway).

=== South-West towards [[Charleroi]], [[Mons (Bergen)|Mons]], [[Lille]], [[Paris]] (E19) ===* On The spot has direct access from the ''Internationalelaan'' (Boulevard International) close to the motorway entrance, there is a lot exit no. 4 of traffic and much space for cars to stop, even a [[petrol metro station]] where you could ask people directly. To get there, take Bus #78 Delta on line 5 (15 minutes ride from the South Station in direction of ''Humanite'' and get out at the stop ''Bollinckx''city center). Attention! The bus only runs every hour. [http://www.stib.be/horaires-dienstregeling.html?l=fr Schedule]Keep in mind that you are now in the middle of an industrial zone!

* Another recommended VUB and ULB students or hitchhikers leaving from Ixelles have a reason to prefer this option is as it will save them time compared to take Tram 4 to [http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=nl&geocode=&q=stalle&sll=50.795438,4.31848&sspn=0.001417,0.003449&ie=UTF8&radius=0.08&rq=1&t=h&ll=50.795438,4.31848&spn=0.001417,0.003449&z=18 "reaching Stalle" stop (Terminus)]then walk on further on the main road till the Drogenbos motorway exit (800m ).You can stand at the [http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=nl&geocode=&q=stalle+prolongee&sll=50.792373,4.316597&sspn=0.045358,0.110378&g=drogenbos&ie=UTF8&ll=50.792468,4.304082&spn=0.001329,0.003449&t=h&z=18&iwloc=A traffic light under the motorway bridge]: As cars need to wait to turn left, its possible to ask drivers to take you south, or to the [http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=nl&geocode=&q=stalle+prolongee&sll=50.792373,4.316597&sspn=0.045358,0.110378&g=drogenbos&ie=UTF8&ll=50.779119,by tram 4.300139&spn=0.002836,0.006899&t=h&z=17&iwloc=A next petrol station on the motorway], which is 1500 meters further.

What about walking from Alternatively, you can ask drivers directly at the Ruisbroek train petrol station Lukoil (30 minutes on average). On the contrary, Texaco petrol station’s staff, on boulevard du Triomphe, has proven to be very unfriendly to hitchhikers once, threatening to this stop or call the service station itself?cops.

=== South Southeast towards [[Louvain-la-Neuve]], [[CharleroiNamur]], [[NamurLuxembourg]], [[LuxembourgLyon]], [[LyonStrasbourg|Strasbourg]], [[StrassbourgGeneve]] (E411) {{E|411}} ===

The E411 to Luxembourg is a recommended direction to head further South. This option should probably also be considered to go the South if you want to avoid [[Paris]]. Because petrol is a lot cheaper in Luxembourg you can easily find long rides at the gas petrol station in Luxembourg before the border.

Historical Note==== Option 1: As Louvain-La-Neuve is a student town, and Delta is at the entrance of the motorway and next to the University of Brussels, many students used to hitchhike that route. ====

One of the historically well-known places by local hitchhikers, '''Station "Beaulieu" in Ixelles''' Delta is on the way towards Louvain-La-Neuve (student town) and is situated right at the exit no. 4 of metro station Delta (''Metro 15 minutes from the centre), next to the Delta bus depot. To get there, take metro line 5 direction Herrmann-Debroux, or bus 71 to Delta. It is common to bump into one or two other (student) hitchhikers there. There''s a petrol station (Lukoil). You will notice many cars stopping at traffic lights just before next to the metro station. This road connects with the motorway towards the South. I got a lift in less where you won't wait more than 2 five minutes. There is on a big service station 10 minutes down the road Sunday morning if needed for further liftsyou say you're a student.

The E411 starting from there heads direction South to [[Namur]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Lorraine]] in [[France]] and [[RheinlandHistorical note: as Louvain-Pfalz]] in [[Germany]]. Many junctions, such as the southern ring near Jezusla-Eik, connect to the E19 (towards [[Charleroi]]Neuve is a student town, [[Mons (Bergen)|Mons]] and [[Paris]]) or Delta is at the E42 just north entrance of [[Namur]]. Using a sign would ease the journey but remember that these junctions are on the motorway and are not safe next to the VUB/ULB (Brussels university), many students used to hitchhike fromthat route.

or by taking [http==== Option 2://maps.google.be/?ie=UTF8&llStation Beaulieu in Ixelles =50.789497,4.374205&spn=0.000717,0.001725&t=h&z=19 Tram 92 till "Fort Jaco" terminus], and then walk to adjacent Chaussee de Waterloo to hh further south.

=== North or EastTo get to metro station Beaulieu in Ixelles, towards [[Leuven]], [[Antwerp]], [[Liege]], [[Germany]], [[Netherlands]] (E40 take line 5 direction Herrmann- E314) ===Debroux. You can easily hitch out of Brussels will notice many cars stopping at traffic lights just before the station. This road connects with the motorway towards the South. Some hitchhiker got a lift in direction East from less than 2 minutes. There is a big service station 10 minutes down the European / Business Quarterroad if needed for further lifts.

''(Note====Option 3: this spot works perfectly during business hours, but the traffic is low on Sundays or during holidays; note that it is also possible to catch a ride in direction North [[Antwerp]] from there too but a sign is required)''Demey====

* Another, second, good option is Take the metro to hitch at the red lights on the [http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&hl=nl&geocode=&q=rue+du+belliard+10+,+bruxelles&sll=50.84508,4.369297&sspn=0.010351,0.026608&ie=UTF8&ll=50.844945,4.368825&spn=0.010704,0.026608&z=15&iwloc=addr Rue du Belliard]. It's station Demey and find a one way street with 4 lanes and most cars enter the Tunnel at the end of the street that goes onto the motorway towards [[Leuven]], [[Liege]] and [[Aachen]]. Make sure direct entrance to ask your driver they go onto the motorway and go towards [[Leuven]]. The first petrol station on the motorway is highway right after the exit to [[Leuven]]. If your driver goes to [[Leuven]] he can miss hes turn and still go next to the town through the petrol station. Nearby public transportation to this second hitch spot are Metro station "Trone/Troon" and also several bus linesThere is a pavement, so you can hitchhike safely.

=== North towards [[Antwerp]]Public transport to the site of Waterloo battlefield are deficient, [[Breda]], [[Rotterdam]], [[Utrecht]], [[Amsterdam]] ===There is no direct easy way so hitchhiking could be a solution for those who wish to hitch from Brussels do a day excursion to [[Antwerp]], although there that historic site. The best is some alternative means to reach Ter Cameren Bos (Bois de la Cambre) at the ring in the hope to catch border between Ixelles and Ukkel [http://maps.google.be/?ie=UTF8&ll=50.811928,4.368154&spn=0.000717,0.001725&t=h&z=19 (Tram 94 - 23 - 24) and find a ride spot along the E19 Chaussee de Waterloo] or the A12by taking [http://maps. Sadly those are always in periphery of the citygoogle. You can take the main motorway E19 or the A12 that may be less good if you also want /?ie=UTF8&ll=50.789497,4.374205&spn=0.000717,0.001725&t=h&z=19 Tram 92 till "Fort Jaco" terminus], and then walk to adjacent Chaussee de Waterloo to hitch hh further Northsouth.

====Airport=Northeast or East, towards [[Leuven]], [[Antwerpen|Antwerp]], [[Liège|Liege]], [[Germany]], [[Netherlands]] {{E|40}} / {{E|314}} ===

Take tram #3, #19 or #23 and get off Start hitching at the entrance of the Tunnel located at the gate of the Jubelpark/Parc du Cinquentenaire on the Blijde-Inkomstlaan/Avenue de la Joyeuse-Entrée on the side of the ''De Wand'' or ''Esplanade'Rond-Point Schuman' (#4metro access 1A/1B direction Herrmann-Debroux/Stokkel). Walk along There is a street light and a side parking just at the Avenue de Meysse up to entrance of the Antwerpselaantunnel, crossing you may simply stand by the light with a sign and the Romeinsesteenwegcars can immediately pull over to pick you. You can hitch along This hitching point is an easy start to go to Leuven or Liege or possibly reach the Antwerpselaan and catch a car that would get onto Heverlee services in Leuven on the motorway at exit #2 of E40 or on the A12E314.

A relatively '''Option 2.'''  Another good option is to hitch at the red lights on the [http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&hl=nl&geocode=&q=rue+du+belliard+10+,+bruxelles&sll=50.84508,4.369297&sspn=0.010351,0.026608&ie=UTF8&ll=50.844945,4.368825&spn=0.010704,0.026608&z=15&iwloc=addr Rue du Belliard]. It's a one way street with 4 lanes and most cars enter the tunnel at the end of the street that goes onto the motorway towards Leuven, Liege and Aachen. Make sure to ask your driver if they go onto the motorway and go towards Leuven. The first petrol station on the motorway is right after the exit to Leuven. If your driver goes to Leuven he can miss his turn and still go to the town through the petrol station. Nearby public transportation to this second hitching spot are Metro station "Trone/Troon" and also several bus lines.  '''Option 3.'''  Get to premetro Station "Diamant". You can get there by taking the metro to Schuman (Direction 1/5 Stockel/Hermann-Debroux) and change then to bus 79 (direction Kraainem) or take tram no. 25 from Rogier in direction of Boondaal Station/Gare Boondael. Cross "Bld. Auguste Reyers" in eastern direction. Then walk to the spot on the small street, just after the traffic lights, that leads to the NorthA3-West motorway. There is plenty of space for cars to pull over.  '''Option 4.'''  The best way to leave the city fast and in the right direction is going past the ring road. So, if you're ok to pay the public transport, take the [https://www.delijn.be/fr/lijnen/lijn/3/351/2 De Lijn bus 351] from the train station Brussels can be found around -North and stop at [http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/50.8744/4.4931 Nossegem - Centrum] (it takes 30 minutes and cost 3 euros). Walk a few metres in the corner direction of Parvis Notre Damethe bus and you reach a big crossroad where the highway is announced. Follow the sign and turn right to find a very comfortable point to hitchhike to Leuven or Liege  '''Option 5.''' Stand by the roundabout next to the parking lot entrance to the Cora supermarket, in Woluwe. From the Roodebeek metro station, walk 15min or take bus 45 to Gulledelle. === North towards [[Antwerpen|Antwerp]], [[Breda]], [[Rotterdam]], [[Utrecht]], [[Amsterdam]] A12 or {{E|19}} ===  '''Option 1.'''  Take tram 3, 19, or 23 and get off at ''De Wand'' or take tram 4 and get off at ''Esplanade'' (and then turn right). Walk along the Avenue de Meysse up to Antwerpselaan, crossing Romeinsesteenweg. By now you should see the signs for Antwerp. Keep following the signs for a couple more roads further on. This will increase your chances when you hitch on Antwerpselaan and try to catch a car that would get onto the Cathedral motorway at junction 2 of Laekenthe A12. De Lijn busstop "Strombeek-Bever Nieuwelaan" is good, cars are going slow and have place to stop. You can reach this by   '''Option 2.'''  Take metro L6 towards 6 in the direction of ''Koning Boudewijn /Roi Baudoin'' and get off at Bockstael Metro station''Heysel''. Take Keizerin Charlottelaan/Avenue Impératrice Charlotte to the right in the direction of Brussels Expo. Turn Continue along Avenue de Miramar (so don't go to the atomium) and turn left when at the end where you will see highway A12 in front of you exit . Take the next to the right and go through Rue Leopold I, or under the bridge. Start hitchhiking just follow after the bridge at the pedestrian streeton your left (Antwerpselaan).  If you don't have any luck with finding a spot to stand you can try your chances at Brussels Airport. You can take bus 21 to the airport and then go to the "Départ" area. Go outside and you will see a lot of cars drive by and drop off people who are catching a plane. When you walk a bit into the direction where the cars are going to (it's one-signs way traffic) you will find a good spot where you can stand and where cars can stop for you. Use a sign, because probably most cars will move into Brussels and only a few will go to Antwerpen. This road will lead to the Cathedral. Tram 94 highway and also apparantly stops close to the cathedral (not confirmed)petrol station that is described at the section on Brussels Airport.   '''NATO''' The [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_qnato,+brussels&hlie=enUTF8&geocodehq=nato,&qhnear=bockstaelBrussels,+Belgium&sllll=50.879901877674,4.35891242263&sspnspn=0.006025004008,0.013797009645&iez=UTF817&lliwloc=lyrftr:m,0x47c3dcd1ea2536c7:0xe8a6c0992aa12ff7,50.878632877511,4.356237&spn=0421042 bus stop in front of the NATO] is pretty good for hitchhiking further than Antwerp, although there is more traffic at the parallel traffic lights. For hitchhiking to Holland, make a sign for the Antwerp/E19 and get off at the petrol station just before Antwerp: lots of Dutch cars / people here to ask for a ride. If someone takes you to Mechelen though, make sure they drop you of at Mechelen Noord motorway exit.000753Buses 12,021 and 65 go to the Nato stop.001725&t=h&z=19 map]You can get the number 65 from the Madou metro stop.  '''Airport'''

If your driver is not heading to your destination but goes Take an overpriced train or for a more normal price bus 12 or 21 to Brussels International Airport. There are many exits at the ring, you airport. You can get out find one and start hitching from where cars pay their parking-ticket. A bit further down the road towards the A12 startsmotorway you'll find a Shell service station. You will find some small spots Most cars here stay around the roundabout that should work. [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=bockstael&sll=50.879901airport,4but you may have luck.358912&sspn=0A final suggestion is to keep on walking along the side-road until it joins with the motorway.006025,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bockstael,+Fransmanstraat,+Laken+1020+Brussel,+Brussel+Hoofdstedelijk+Gewest,+Belgium&ll=50.894358,4.357474&spn=0.006118,0Cars go relatively slow here and there is plenty of room for a vehicle to pull over.011952&z=16 map]

====NATO====In order to get to the airport there are different options:<br>The [http://maps.google.com/?q=natofast but expensive (8,+brussels&ie=UTF8&hq=nato,&hnear=5€) direct train to BrusselsAirport from Bruxelles Midi,+Belgium&ll=50Central or Nord.877674<br>STIB/MIVB bus #12 or #21 leaving from Place de Luxembourg (4€),4.42263&spn=0.004008,0.009645&z=17&iwloc=lyrftr:m,0x47c3dcd1ea2536c7:0xe8a6c0992aa12ff7,50.877511,4.421042 be sure to check the timetable and keep the traffic jams during rush hour in mind<br>De Lijn bus stop in front of #272 or #471 leaving from Gare du Nord/Noordstation (normal ticket price around 2€)<br>Take a normal priced train to Zaventem Station and walk 2 km to the NATO] is pretty good for hitchhiking further than Antwerpairport. If someone takes When you to Mechelen thoughleave the station, make sure they drop you of at Mechelen Noord. Buses 12, 21 and 65 go here, you could also take tram 55 from Rogier the Vilvoordelaan straight till the second roundabout and walk from Bordet stationfollow the road to Brussels airport (there is a pedestrian road next to the highway).

From there, you simply have to walk towards the Expo park to join the Tram (23 - 81 - 94) or Metro (1A) stations at 'Koning Boudewijn' or 'HeyselNotre Dame Cathedral / Laeken'''.

=== East ===If you arrive from A relatively good spot in the East, you might also ask to North-West of Brussels can be left at found around the Services along the E40 in [[Leuven]]corner of Parvis Notre Dame, before arriving in Brussels, with the mean Cathedral of catching a local ride that would Laeken. You can reach this by metro L6 towards Koning Boudewijn and get into townoff at Bockstael Metro station. This might be necessary if your driver goes up along Turn left when you exit and go through Rue Leopold I, or just follow the pedestrian street-signs for the E19 Cathedral. Tram 94 also apparantly stops close to the cathedral (not confirmed). [[Antwerp]]http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=bockstael&sll=50.879901,4.358912&sspn=0.006025,0.013797&ie=UTF8&ll=50.878632,4.356237&spn=0.000753, as there won'0.001725&t be any places for him to drop you off=h&z=19 map].

If your driver is not heading to your destination but goes to the ring, you can get out where the A12 starts. You will find some small spots around the roundabout that should work. [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl= West - South en&geocode=&q=bockstael&sll=If you arrive from the North-West50.879901,4.358912&sspn=0.006025,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bockstael,+Fransmanstraat,+Laken+1020+Brussel,+Brussel+Hoofdstedelijk+Gewest, ([[Gent]])+Belgium&ll=50.894358, you can ask to be dropped at the Services in Groot-Bijgaarden which is 24.357474&spn=0.5km before the ring of Brussels along the E40006118,0.011952&z=16 map]

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