Address VUB Main Campus
Pleinlaan 2
1050 Brussels (Elsene)
Directions
The VUB Main Campus in Etterbeek is within walking distance of the train station and is also easily accessible by bike, bus, tram, metro and/or car. You can reach the centre of Brussels, the capital of Europe, in less than 20 minutes by public transport.
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 around and on the VUB Main Campus. Take into account the construction zones and follow the routes indicated on the campus map and the campus.
By Bike
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
There are bicycle sheds scattered around the campus. At Student Information (building D) you find the biggest bike parking.
Cycling with Villo!
There are several Villo! stations around the campus where you can rent a bike with a subscription or ticket and return it to another Villo! station of your choice.
By metro, tram or bus
The campus is well served by MIVB and De Lijn. An overview of the stops can be found on the access plan.
Overview
 | Line | Trajectory | Connections |
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MIVB | Metro 5 | Erasmus - Pétillon - Herrmann-Debroux | Metro 1 in Merode, metro 2 en 6 in Kunst-Wet en NMBS in Brussel-Centraal |
MIVB | Tram 7 | Vanderkindere - VUB - Heizel | Metro 5 in Pétillon en metro 1 in Montgomery |
MIVB | Tram 25 | Boondaal station - VUB - Rogier | Metro 5 in Pétillon en metro 1 in Montgomery |
MIVB | Bus 95 | Grote Markt - Etterbeek Station - Wiener | Metro 2 en 6 in Troon |
MIVB | Bus 34 | Naamsepoort - Arsenaal - Sint-Anna | Metro 2 en 6 in Troon en NMBS in Brussel-Luxemburg |
MIVB | Bus 71 | Delta - Brouckère | NMBS in Brussel-Centraal |
De Lijn | Bus 341 | Etterbeek station - Waver | Â |
De Lijn | Bus 343 | Etterbeek station - Maleizen | Â |
De Lijn | Bus 348 | Etterbeek station - Terhulpen | Â |
De Lijn | Bus 349 | Etterbeek station - Ottenburg | Â |
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Detailed timetables and route planner
By train
To Etterbeek/Delta station
Etterbeek railway station is beside the campus. Delta station is also within walking distance.
To Brussel-Centraal
From Brussels-Central station, instead of the train to Etterbeek station, you can take metro line 5 to the Pétillon stop or cycle 5 km to campus.
Detailed timetables and route planner
Plan your trip to VUB with the SNCB routeplanner.
By car
Visitors
Visitors can request access to the campus via this link. Enter the campus via entrance 6 on Triomflaan and park in the underground car park.
Suppliers
Suppliers can request access to the campus via this link. Enter the campus via entrance 6 on the Triomflaan and then go straight ahead to the Central Warehouse. Exit via exit 13.
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.
More info on the LEZÂ
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.