Brussels is the capital as well as the largest city of Belgium. The place is de facto the capital of the European Union (EU) and then the headquarters for NATO.
Brussels has a high quality public transport infrastructure that ensures people be able to arrive at places in good shape. People should be able to can travel quickly and safely spending the right kind of money. They may not choose to drive cars to help environment and city road congestion. Single ticket applies to all modes of transport till the person reaches destination. The mix of transport is trams, trains, busses and metro or a combination.
The Metro system is underground train and the most convenient and efficient way to travel to the major destinations in city center. City center has 4 metro lines plus 2 tram lines. Metros run every 3 minutes in peal hours and every 10 minutes in the night after 8pm but every 5 minutes on holidays and weekends.
One needs to purchase and then get the ticket verified before boarding. Metro doors are not automatic and travellers have to either use the lever or press a button to hop on the metro.
Travellers must study city maps to choose exit gates at stations and plan where possibly one has to reach. These maps are placed at all convenient locations at public places. The metro stations meticulously manage food and drinks vending machines and offer prepaid mobile recharge facilities.
One needs to purchase and then get the ticket verified before boarding. Metro doors are not automatic and travellers have to either use the lever or press a button to hop on the metro.
Travellers must study city maps to choose exit gates at stations and plan where possibly one has to reach. These maps are placed at all convenient locations at public places. The metro stations meticulously manage food and drinks vending machines and offer prepaid mobile recharge facilities.
Using a bus is very convenient too in case someone is not in proximity of a metro station. Buses run according to time schedules and tickets are available with bus drivers.
Trams in Brussels run like busses but they are little slower in speed but more frequent. So it is better to plan a route and find the best way to travel. Trams use the regular streets and roads to save city space and avoid congestion. New visitors must watch trams as well as cars and busses before crossing any road. You can also easily book online for Brussels airport taxi online.
Intercity train system is also quite convenient for day trips in Brussels or to reach major cities. Train timings are also very frequent but not as quick as metro. Train tickets are available at Railway Stations. Same ticket applies to any departure time. Traveling in Brussels is an amazing experience indeed.