Address VUB Health Campus
Laarbeeklaan 103
1090 Brussel (Jette)
Directions
You can reach the VUB Health Campus in Jette easily by bike, bus, tram and car. By public transport, you can reach the centre of Brussels, the capital of Europe, in less than 20 minutes.
An overview of the different ways to reach the VUB can be found via the directions below and on the multimodal access plan.
On foot
Consult the campus map to find your way on foot on and around the VUB Health Campus. Take into account the constructions zones and follow the routes indicated on the campus map and the campus.
By bike
The surroundings of the campus were completely redeveloped with great attention to pedestrians and cyclists. The authorities provided separated and wide bike lanes on Dikke-Beuklaan and Laarbeeklaan.
Choose your route
In Brussels, it’s easy to get around by bike. Plan your cycling route on bike.brussels or fietssnelwegen.be.
Bike sheds
You will find different bicycle sheds around the campus. At the entrance of the Agora (Building R) is a bike rack for visitors.
Cycling with Villo!
There is a Villo! station on Dikke-Beuklaan where you can you can rent a bike with a subscription or ticket and return it to another Villo! station of your choice.
Tip: the train station of Jette also has a Villo!-stand.
By tram or bus
The campus is well served by buses from De Lijn and MIVB. Tram 9 (MIVB) also has a stop at the campus. An overview of the stops can be found on the access plan.
Overview
| Â | Line | Trajectory | Connections |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIVB | Tram 9 | Simonis - UZ Brussel - Koning Boudewijn | Metro in Simonis en Koning Boudewijn |
| MIVB | Bus 13 | Zwarte Vijvers - UZ-VUB | Metro in Simonis |
| MIVB | Bus 14 | Noordstation - UZ Brussel - Heizel | Station Jette |
| MIVB | Bus 88 | De Brouckère - UZ-VUB | Station Jette |
| De Lijn | Bus 245 | Dendermonde - UZ Brussel - Noordstation | Station Buggenhout en Noodstation |
| De Lijn | Bus 810 | Halle - Ruisbroek - Dilbeek - Jette | Stations Lot, Dilbeek en Zellik |
| De Lijn | Bus 820 | Zaventem Airpot - Vilvoorde - UZ/VUB | Heizel en station Vilvoorde |
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Detailed timetables and route planner
By train
To Jette station
Jette station is served by both intercity and suburban S-trains. From the station, you can reach the campus by a 20-minute green walk, a 10-minute bike ride (e.g., on a Villo! hire bike) or STIB buses 14 (towards Heysel) and 88 (towards UZ-VUB).
To Brussels North
STIB bus 14 will take you from Brussels North station to the campus in about 30 minutes.
To Brussels South
Take metro line 2 (toward Simonis) or metro line 6 (toward Koning Boudewijn) from Brussels South station to Simonis and change there to tram 9 (towards Koning Boudewijn) until the stop UZ Brussels.
To Vilvoorde
From Antwerp and Mechelen, you can get off the train in Vilvoorde and take the 820 De Lijn bus (to UZ Brussels).
Detailed timetables and route planner
Plan your trip to VUB with the SNCB routeplanner.
By car
The VUB Health Campus can be reached via the Ring R0. Take exit 9-Jette and merge onto Dikke-Beuklaan. From Dikke-Beuklaan, follow signalisation towards VUB onto Laarbeeklaan and take access 4 into the Brussels Health Campus. There are several car parks on the site.
Request access
Visitors and suppliers can request access to the campus via this link.
Parking
Parking regulations apply on campus: make sure you park your car correctly! As user of our road and parking facilities, you agree that the highway code and parking regulations apply.
Low Emission Zone
Pay attention! The campus is located in the low emission zone (LEZ) of the Brussels Capital Region (BCR). If you come by car, check here whether your vehicle is allowed to drive in the LEZ. Your vehicle doesn’t meet the access criteria for the LEZ? Then you can buy a day pass. Vehicles registered abroad must register for the LEZ unless they are registered in the Netherlands.
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An open campus for all
As VUB, we swear by values such as openness and connectedness. Our campuses are therefore freely accessible to our students, staff and visitors. In this way we emphasise our open character as a free university and at the same time strengthen our bond with the city of Brussels and its residents. As everywhere in public spaces, certain rules do apply – this way campus life remains pleasant for everyone.
