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__TOC__ '''Brussels''' ( is the capital of [[France|FrenchBelgium]]: . 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 ''Bruxelles(Chaussee Romaine/Parc des Expositions/Tentoonstellingspark)''(basically, [[Netherlands|Dutch]]: the Atomium and Heysel Stadium area) or at Exit #8 ''Brussel(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, [[Germany|German]] but instead takes the northern ring road around the city, you can ask them to pull off the motorway (E19) at junction 7a/7b ''Brüssel(Chaussee Romaine/Parc des Expositions/Tentoonstellingspark)''(basically, [[Poland|Polish]]: the Atomium and Heysel Stadium area) or at junction 8 ''Bruksela(Wemmel)''. At both exits, [[Latvia]]n: 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'Brisele'. 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 capital ring of [[Belgium]] Brussels along the E40 from where you can walk to Zellik and catch bus 213 or 214 to the [[Europe]]an capital. Brussels is centre, or try to hitch a very international cityride into town. While still walking around in  If your ride only takes the western ring road (E19), (from Gent or the center south), you might can ask to be able dropped off at Junction 16 on the E19, from where it is walking distance to spot some cars the metro 1b stations ''Eddy Merckx'' or ''Ceria''. === South === If you coming in from other countriesthe south and the driver is heading to the east of Brussels, ask to be dropped off at Delta. For instance, when  If the driver is heading to [[Paris]]the west of Brussels, check the French numberplates with 75 or 90-something ask to be dropped off at E19 junction at Drogenbos. It comes right after Ruisbroek service station (Paris Total). Walk five minutes and its suburbs)you’ll be at the beginning of tram line 4 going to the centre.

=== North-West towards [[Gent]], [[Brugge]], [[England]], ([[Lille]]) {{E|40}} === ==== Option 1: Petrol stations at Baselix Shopping Centre ==== 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 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 South Station Gare du Midi in direction of ''Berchem'' until the stop ''Berchem Shopping''. From there turn left and walk up the Av. 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 an area space for a car to pull aside over behind you. The circulation is dense but cars can easily pull aside over and get back on the road quite safely. This You can also reach this spot was last successfully used on August 22nd, 2010by the following the directions in Option 1 and then continue walking 400m west along the main road R20.

=== SouthThe cheapest way: from bus-West towards [[Charleroi]]stop ''Brussel Rogier'', [[Mons take De Lijn bus 213 or 214 (Bergendirection Aalst)|Mons]], [[Lille]], [[Paris]] 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 junction with Louis De Bondstraat. Take a left here (south) and walk 400m until you reach a road on the right (E19Dilbeek Noord) ===. Walk ≈300m and you will reach the service station.

At the Drogenbos Motorway exit, [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=at Many people also take this traffic light under the motorway bridge]. As cars need route to wait go to turn leftLille and Paris, its possible to ask drivers to take you south, or to the [http://goo.gl/maps/fBvgQ=next petrol station and there's probably more traffic on this road than on the motorway], which is 1.5 km furtheroption going towards Charleroi and Mons.

To get to this spot, take tram 4 ([http://m.stib.be/line.php?lang=fr&line=4&iti=1 STIBSouth-West towards [[Charleroi]], [[Mons (Bergen) till the terminus (|Mons]], [[http://maps.google.be/maps?q=stalle+prolongee&hl=nl&ll=50.795375Lille]],4.318566&spn[[Paris]] {{E|19}} =0.000895,0.001725&sll=50.792373,4.316597&sspn=0.045358,0.110378&t=h&hnear=Verlengde+Stallestraat,+Vlaams-Brabant&z=19 Stalle]), then walk further towards the motorway along the big road (with some massive shops) till you'll reach the Motorway bridge.

At the Drogenbos motorway junction, there is a [[abyssin]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] prefers to leave tram 4 at stop Egide van Ophem. Then you just As cars need to cross the street and you’ll find yourself wait to turn left to get on a DATS 24 petrol station. Depending on the time of the day (best is around evening rush hourhighway, as people are leaving Brussels)its possible to ask drivers to take you south, it can be easy or very easy to get a ride to the rest area of Ruisbroek (Total petrol station)[http://goo. Make sure to state very clearly where you want to go (Ruisbroek gl/maps/fBvgQ next petrol station on the “ring”) as many people go through it without knowingmotorway], for example if their destination which is Waterloo1.5 km further.

==== CERIATake bus 50 (direction Lot) to Gilson leaving from Brussels Gare du Midi/COOVI ====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.

Another option to Or take metro yellow tram 4 ([http://m.stib.be/line '''5''' .php?lang=fr&line=4&iti=1 STIB]) till the terminus (direction '''Érasme[http:/Erasmus''') and get off at '''CERIA/COOVI'''maps. Walk Chaussée de Monsgoogle.be/Bergensesteenweg down south (you can ask people the direction of Ikea)maps?q=stalle+prolongee&hl=nl&ll=50.795375,4.318566&spn=0.000895,0.001725&sll=50.792373,4.316597&sspn=0. Some 150 meters from the metro station you will see a bridge045358,0. Go down across the bridge110378&t=h&hnear=Verlengde+Stallestraat, there you will see entrance (consisting of 3 lanes from 3 different directions+Vlaams-Brabant&z=19 Stalle]) to , then walk further towards the motorway in direction of Monsalong Rue Prolongée de Stalle/Paris. 5 km further there will be a big '''Total''' gas station called '''Ruisbroek''', there Verlengde Stallestraat (with some massive shops) till you will easily find a ride further to reach the traffic lights underneath the southmotorway bridge.

==== Internationalelaan/Boulevard International Option 2: Ruisbroek Petrol Station ====

Another option to go to To get directly on the Internationalelaan/Boulevard International close to Ruisbroek Petrol Station (which is located on the motorway entrance. There is a lot western part of traffic and much space for cars to stopthe ring), even a [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] where you could ask people directly. To get there, need to take bus '''78''' 50 (direction Lot station) from the '''South Train Brussels Midi Station/gare du Midi''' in direction of '''Humanité''' and get out at the stop '''Bollinckx'''to Ruisbroek Voetbalplein. Attention! The bus only runs every This takes about half an hour. [http://wwwFrom here you walk straight and turn the second to the left (into Hemelstraat) and follow this till the end.stibGo left into Broekweg and follow your way onto the petrol station.be/horaires-dienstregeling.html?l=fr Schedule]Keep in mind that you are now in the middle of an industrial zone!

==== Delta Another option is taking the local train from one of Brussels' railway stations (South-Easte.g. Centrale or Midi) ====to Ruisbroeck for 2,40€ (ticket at the machine). From there you can also walk (allow 30 min).

Although '''Delta''' is mostly known as EIther way, you biggest obstacle ist the ditch around the best spot rest station which you have to get to Louvain-la-Neuve then Namur traverse. It usually filled with water and Luxembourg along the E411, it can very well be suited to get on the E19 (Nivelles, Charleroi or Monsa slippery thing. However, then Paris, or even Lille). [[abyssin]] successfully hitchhiked from there 10+ times. If used properly, this option beats Drogenbos is/was a tree trunk placed in many cases. Using a sign on this spot is mandatory as drivers are used the ditch which you can use to see hitchhikers going get to Louvain-la-Neuve (E411 rather than E19)the other side. After several trials, “'It''Nivelles'''” proves to be the best thing to write on your sign (this is important). Unless your driver goes further, which is often the case, ask s close to be dropped at rest area of Nivelles 30 minutes from Brussels (the one with the Total petrol station and . If you cross here you will also find a restaurant that is built across hole in the highway)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. [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. Walk Chaussée de Mons/Bergensesteenweg down south (you can ask people the direction of Ikea). Some 150 meters from the metro station you will see a bridge. Go down across the bridge, there you will see entrance (consisting of 3 lanes from 3 different directions) to 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 ride further to the south.  ==== Option 5: Delta (South-East) ==== Although Delta is mostly known as the best spot to get to 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, or even Lille). Using a sign on this spot is mandatory as drivers are used to see hitchhikers going to Louvain-la-Neuve (E411 rather than 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 Total petrol station and a restaurant that is built across the highway). The spot has direct access from the '''exit no. 4 of metro station Delta on line 5''' (15 minutes ride from the city center).

There’s === Southeast towards [[Louvain-la-Neuve]], [[Namur]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Lyon]], [[Strasbourg|Strasbourg]], [[Geneve]] {{E|411}} === The E411 to Luxembourg is a Delhaize shop inside recommended direction to head further South. This option should probably also be considered to go the metro South if you want to avoid Paris. Because petrol is a lot cheaper in Luxembourg you can easily find long rides at the petrol stationin Luxembourg before the border.  ==== Option 1: Delta ==== One of the historically well-known places by local hitchhikers, easily accessible from 'Delta is on the way towards Louvain-La-Neuve (student town) and is situated right at the exit no. 4 of metro station right Delta (15 minutes from the hitchhiking spot 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) next to the metro station where you won't wait more than five minutes on a stair going down Sunday morning if you say you're a student. Historical note: as Louvain-la-Neuve is a student town, and Delta is at the entrance of the motorway and next to picnic tablesthe VUB/ULB (Brussels university), many students used to hitchhike that route. Also   ==== Option 2: Station Beaulieu in Ixelles ==== To get to metro station Beaulieu in Ixelles, take line 5 direction Herrmann-Debroux. You will notice many cars stopping at traffic lights just before the staff of Lukoil petrol station across . This road connects with the intersection motorway towards the South. Some hitchhiker got a lift in less than 2 minutes. There is nice a big service station 10 minutes down the road if needed for further lifts.  ====Option 3: Demey==== Take the metro to the station Demey and helpfulfind a direct entrance to the highway right next to the station. There is a pavement, so you can hitchhike safely. === South towards [[Waterloo]] N5 === Public transport to the site of Waterloo battlefield are deficient, so hitchhiking could be a solution for those who wish to do a day excursion to that historic site. The best is to reach Ter Cameren Bos (Bois de la Cambre) at the 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 spot along the Chaussee de Waterloo] or by taking [http://maps.google.be/?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 hh further south. === Northeast or East, towards [[Leuven]], [[Antwerpen|Antwerp]], [[Liège|Liege]], [[Germany]], [[Netherlands]] {{E|40}} / {{E|314}} ===  '''Option 1.'''

==== Alternative destinations along Start hitching at the E19 ====* [[Halle (Belgium)|Halle]], to eventually join entrance of the E429 to [[Tournai]] or [[Lille]].* [[Nivelles]], Tunnel located at the junction with gate of the E420 to [[Charleroi]] and Jubelpark/Parc du Cinquentenaire on the N25 to [[LouvainBlijde-Inkomstlaan/Avenue de laJoyeuse-Entrée on the side of the 'Rond-Point Schuman' (metro access 1A/1B direction Herrmann-Neuve]]Debroux/Stokkel).* [[La Louvière]]There is a street light and a side parking just at the entrance of the tunnel, junction you may simply stand by the light with a sign and the E42 eastwardcars can immediately pull over to pick you.* [[Valenciennes]] at junction with This hitching point is an easy start to go to Leuven or Liege or possibly reach the Heverlee services in Leuven on the E40 or on the A23 to [[Lille]]E314.

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 station in Luxembourg before the border'''Option 2.'''

The E411 heads direction South Another good option is to hitch at the red lights on the [[Namur]]http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&hl=nl&geocode=&q=rue+du+belliard+10+, [[Luxembourg]]+bruxelles&sll=50.84508, [[Lorraine]] in [[France]] and in [[Germany]]4.369297&sspn=0. Many junctions010351, such as the southern ring near Jezus-Eik0.026608&ie=UTF8&ll=50.844945, connect to the E19 (towards [[Charleroi]]4.368825&spn=0.010704, [[Mons (Bergen)|Mons]0.026608&z=15&iwloc=addr Rue du Belliard] . It's a one way street with 4 lanes and [[Paris]]) or most cars enter the tunnel at the E42 just north end of [[Namur]]the street that goes onto the motorway towards Leuven, Liege and Aachen. Using a sign would ease Make sure to ask your driver if they go onto the journey but remember that these junctions are 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 not safe to hitchhike fromMetro station "Trone/Troon" and also several bus lines.

One of the historically well-known places by local hitchhikers, '''Delta''' is on the way towards [[Louvain-La-Neuve]] (student town) and is situated right '''at the exit no. 4 of metro station Delta''' (15 minutes from the center), next to the Delta bus depotOption 3. To get there, take '''metro line 5''' direction '''Herrmann-Debroux''', or '''bus 71 to Delta'''. It takes a minute or two before a car stops, and it is common to bump into one or two other (student) hitchhikers there. There's a petrol station (Lukoil) next to the metro station where you won't wait more than five minutes on a Sunday morning if you say you're a student.

Historical note: as [[LouvainGet to premetro Station "Diamant". You can get there by taking the metro to Schuman (Direction 1/5 Stockel/Hermann-la-Neuve]] is a student town, Debroux) and Delta is at 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 entrance of small street, just after the motorway and next traffic lights, that leads to the VUB/ULB (Brussels university), many students used A3-motorway. There is plenty of space for cars to hitchhike that routepull over.

To get to metro station '''Beaulieu''' in Ixelles, take '''line 5 direction Herrmann-DebrouxOption 4.'''. You 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 less than 2 minutes. There is a big service station 10 minutes down the road if needed for further lifts.

=== South towards [[Waterloo]] (local hitching) ===Public transport The best way to leave the city fast and in the site of [[Waterloo]] battlefield are deficientright direction is going past the ring road. So, so hitchhiking could be a solution for those who wish if you're ok to do a day excursion to that historic site. The best is to reach 'Ter Cameren Bos' (Bois de la Cambre) at pay the public transport, take the border between Ixelles and Ukkel [httphttps://mapswww.googledelijn.be/?ie=UTF8&ll=50.811928,4.368154&spn=0.000717,0.001725&t=h&z=19 (Tram 94 fr/lijnen/lijn/3/351/2 De Lijn bus 351] from the train station Brussels- 23 - 24) North and find a spot along the Chaussee de Waterloo] or by taking stop at [http://mapswww.googleopenstreetmap.beorg/?ie=UTF8&ll#map=15/50.789497,8744/4.374205&spn=04931 Nossegem - Centrum] (it takes 30 minutes and cost 3 euros).000717,0Walk a few metres in the direction of the bus and you reach a big crossroad where the highway is announced.001725&t=h&z=19 Tram 92 till "Fort Jaco" terminus], Follow the sign and then walk turn right to find a very comfortable point to adjacent Chaussee de Waterloo hitchhike to hh further south.Leuven or Liege

* The first option is to hitch at the entrance of the Tunnel located at the gate of the Jubelpark (Parc du Cinquentenaire) on the Blijde-Inkomst laan (Avenue de la Joyeuse-Entree) on the side of the 'Rond-Point Schuman' (metro access 1A/1B direction Herrmann-Debroux/Stokkel). There is a street light and a side parking just at the entrance of the tunnel, you may simply stand by the light with a sign and the cars can immediately pull over to pick you. This hitching point is an easy start to go to [[Leuven]] or [[Liège|Liege]] or possibly reach the services in Leuven on the E40 or on the E314'Option 5.'''

''(Note: this spot works perfectly during business hoursStand by the roundabout next to the parking lot entrance to the Cora supermarket, but in Woluwe. From the traffic is low on Sundays Roodebeek metro station, walk 15min or during holidays; note that it is also possible take bus 45 to catch a ride in direction North [[Antwerpen|Antwerp]] from there too but a sign is required)''Gulledelle.

* Another, second, 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 North towards [[LeuvenAntwerpen|Antwerp]], [[Liège|LiegeBreda]] and , [[AachenRotterdam]]. Make sure to ask your driver they go onto the motorway and go towards , [[LeuvenUtrecht]]. The first petrol station on the motorway is right after the exit to , [[LeuvenAmsterdam]]. If your driver goes to [[Leuven]] he can miss hes turn and still go to the town through the petrol station. Nearby public transportation to this second hitch spot are Metro station "Trone/Troon" and also several bus lines.A12 or {{E|19}} ===

=== North towards [[Antwerpen|Antwerp]], [[Breda]], [[Rotterdam]], [[Utrecht]], [[Amsterdam]] ===There is no direct easy way to hitch from Brussels to [[Antwerpen|Antwerp]], although there is some alternative means to reach the ring in the hope to catch a ride along the E19 or the A12. Sadly those are always in periphery of the city. You can take the main motorway E19 or the A12 that may be less good if you also want to hitch further North'''Option 1.'''

If you donTake tram 3, 19, or 23 and get off at ''De Wand''t have any luck with finding a spot to stand you can try your chances or take tram 4 and get off at Brussels Airport''Esplanade'' (and then turn right). You can take bus 21 to Walk along the airport and then go Avenue de Meysse up to the "Départ" areaAntwerpselaan, crossing Romeinsesteenweg. Go outside and By now you will should see the signs for Antwerp. Keep following the signs for a lot of cars drive by and drop off people who are catching a planecouple more roads further on. When This will increase your chances when you walk hitch on Antwerpselaan and try to catch a bit into car that would get onto the direction where motorway at junction 2 of the cars are going to (it's oneA12. De Lijn busstop "Strombeek-way traffic) you will find a Bever Nieuwelaan" is good spot where you can stand and where cars can stop for you. Use a sign, because probably most cars will move into Brussels are going slow and only a few will go have place to Antwerpen. This road will lead to the highway and also to the petrol station that is described at the section on Brussels Airportstop.

==== Airport ====Take an overpriced train or for a more normal price bus 12 or 21 to Brussels International Airport'''Option 2. There are many exits at the airport. You can find one and start hitching from where cars pay their parking-ticket. A bit further down the road towards the motorway you'll find a Shell service station. Most cars here stay around the airport, but you may have luck. A final suggestion is to keep on walking along the side-road until it joins with the motorway. Cars go relatively slow here and there is plenty of room for a vehicle to pull over.''

==== Antwerpsebaan ====Take tram #3, #19 or #23 metro 6 in the direction of ''Koning Boudewijn/Roi Baudoin'' and get off at ''De WandHeysel'' or ''Esplanade'' (#4). Walk Take Keizerin Charlottelaan/Avenue Impératrice Charlotte to the right in the direction of Brussels Expo. Continue along the Avenue de Meysse up Miramar (so don't go to the Antwerpselaan, crossing atomium) and turn left at the Romeinsesteenwegend where you will see highway A12 in front of you. You can hitch along Take the next to the Antwerpselaan right and catch a car that would get onto go under the bridge. Start hitchhiking just after the motorway bridge at exit #2 of the A12street on 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 also take bus 21 to the airport and then go to the tram till Terminus "EsplanadeDépart"area. Go to your right outside and you will see a lot of cars drive by and take drop off people who are catching a plane. When you walk a bit into the "Avenue de Meysse" up to direction where the "Antwerpselaan". You should be cars are going slightly downhill. Indeed, cross the Romeinsesteenweg. By now to (it's one-way traffic) you will find a good spot where you should see the signs can stand and where cars can stop for Antwerpyou. Keep following the sings since Use a sign, because probably most cars will move into Brussels and only a couple roads join further onfew will go to Antwerpen. This road will increase your chanceslead to the highway and also to the petrol station that is described at the section on Brussels Airport.

The [http://maps.google.com/?q=nato,+brussels&ie=UTF8&hq=nato,&hnear= Hitching in Brussels,+Belgium&ll=50.877674,4.42263&spn=0.004008,0.009645&z=17&iwloc=If you do not encounter a driver that goes inside lyrftr:m,0x47c3dcd1ea2536c7:0xe8a6c0992aa12ff7,50.877511,4.421042 bus stop in front of the NATO] is pretty good for hitchhiking further than Antwerp, although there is more traffic at the cityparallel traffic lights. For hitchhiking to Holland, but takes make a sign for the Northern Ring around Antwerp/E19 and get off at the citypetrol 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 can ask them to pull off the of at Mechelen Noord motorway (E40) at '''Exit #7a/7b''' ''(Chaussee Romaine/Parc des Expositions/Tentoonstellingspark)'' (basicallyexit. Buses 12, 21 and 65 go to the Atomium and Heysel Stadium area) or at '''Exit #8''' ''(Wemmel)''Nato stop. At both exits drivers You can immediately rejoin the motorway at get the sliproad opposite number 65 from the exitMadou metro stop.

=== East ===If you arrive from the East, you might also ask to be left at the Services along the E40 in [[Leuven]], before arriving in Brussels, with the mean of catching a local ride that would get into town. This might be necessary if your driver goes up along the E19 to [[Antwerpen|Antwerp]], as there won't be any places for him to drop you off.''Airport'''

=== West Take an overpriced train or for a more normal price bus 12 or 21 to Brussels International Airport. There are many exits at the airport. You can find one and start hitching from where cars pay their parking- South ===If ticket. A bit further down the road towards the motorway you arrive from 'll find a Shell service station. Most cars here stay around the North-West ([[Gent]])airport, but you can ask may have luck. A final suggestion is to be dropped at keep on walking along the Services in Grootside-Bijgaarden which road until it joins with the motorway. Cars go relatively slow here and there is 2.5km before the ring plenty of Brussels along the E40room for a vehicle to pull over.

If your ride only takes In order to get to the Western Ring anyhow airport there are different options:<br>The fast but expensive (8,5€) direct train to Brussels Airport from Gent Bruxelles Midi, Central or Nord.<br>STIB/MIVB bus #12 or the south#21 leaving from Place de Luxembourg (4€), you can ask be sure to be left at check the Exit 16 timetable and gain keep the Metro 1btraffic jams during rush hour in mind<br>De Lijn bus #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 airport. When you leave the station, stations 'Eddy Merckx' or 'Ceria' which are at footstepstake the Vilvoordelaan straight till the second roundabout and follow the road to Brussels airport (there is a pedestrian road next to the highway).

If the driver goes A relatively good spot in the North-West of Brusselscan be found around the corner of Parvis Notre Dame, ask to be dropped the Cathedral of Laeken. You can reach this by metro L6 towards Koning Boudewijn and get off at Drogenbos Bockstael Metro station. Turn left when you exitand go through Rue Leopold I, or just follow the pedestrian street-signs for the Cathedral. It comes right after Tram 94 also apparantly stops close to the rest area cathedral (Total petrol stationnot confirmed) of Ruisbroek. Walk five minutes and you’ll be at the beginning of tram line [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, which goes to the center0.001725&t=h&z=19 map].

== Public transport ==Checks on If your driver is not heading to your destination but goes to the metro system are not commonring, but it you can happen. Fines are over 100 euro for not carrying a ticketget out where the A12 starts. You also need tickets to enter and exit at will find some metro stationssmall spots around the roundabout that should work. If you have a phone connected to the internet you can check for controls on the website [http://wwwmaps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=bockstael&sll=50.879901,4.controlestib358912&sspn=0.be controlestib006025,0.be013797&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bockstael,+Fransmanstraat,+Laken+1020+Brussel,+Brussel+Hoofdstedelijk+Gewest,+Belgium&ll=50.894358,4.357474&spn=0.006118,0.011952&z=16 map].

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