Address VUB Main Campus
Directions
The VUB Main Campus is located on the border of Ixelles, Etterbeek and Auderghem and can be reached on foot, by bicycle, by public transport and by car. An overview of the different options to reach the campus can be found on the access map and the directions below.
On foot
Use the campus map to find your way on foot on and around the Campus. Walking is ideal for the short distances between stations, stops and buildings.
By Bike
Brussels is developing a network of cycling routes, allowing cyclists to travel safely and comfortably.
Use the Brussels route planner to find the fastest or safest cycling route in the city. For efficient commuting from Flanders, you can make use of the cycling highways.
The campus map provides an overview of bicycle parking facilities across the campus. The largest bicycle parking is located at Student Information (building D). There are several Villo! stations around the campus where you can rent a bike with a subscription or ticket and return it at any other Villo! station of your choice.
Find more information on cycling to the VUB and in Brussels here.
By metro, tram or bus
The campus is well served by metro, tram and bus lines operated by MIVB and De Lijn. An overview of the stops next to the campus can be found on the campus map.
Rimetables and route planner
Plan your journey to the campus using the route planner of MIVB/STIB and De Lijn. Detailed timetables are also available there.
Lines stopping at the campus
| Line | Trajectory | Connections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIVB | Metro 5 | Erasmus - Pétillon - Herrmann-Debroux | Metro 1 at Merode, metro 2 and 6 at Kunst-Wet and NMBS at Brussel-Centraal |
| MIVB | Tram 7 | Vanderkindere - VUB - Heizel | Metro 5 at Pétillon and metro 1 at Montgomery |
| MIVB | Tram 25 | Boondaal station - VUB - Rogier | Metro 5 at Pétillon and metro 1 at Montgomery |
| MIVB | Bus 95 | Grote Markt - Etterbeek Station - Wiener | Metro 2 and 6 at Troon |
| MIVB | Bus 34 | Naamsepoort - Arsenaal - Sint-Anna | Metro 2 and 6 at Troon and NMBS at Brussel-Luxemburg |
| MIVB | Bus 71 | Delta - Fraiteur - Brouckère | NMBS at Brussel-Centraal |
| MIVB | Bus 72 | ULB - Fraiteur - ADEPS | De Lijn and LETEC at Herrmann-Debroux |
| De Lijn | Bus R75 | Etterbeek - Overijse - Ottenburg – Waver | |
| De Lijn | Bus R78 | Etterbeek - Hoeilaart - Maleizen - Waver | |
| LETEC | Bus E11 | Ixelles Plaine - Wavre - Louvain-la-Neuve |
By train
The campus is easily accessible by train, Etterbeek and Delta train stations are within walking distance.
From Brussels-Central, you can take the train to Etterbeek station, take metro line 5 to Pétillon, or cycle approximately 5 km to the campus.
Timetables and route planner
Plan your journey to the campus using the NMBS route planner for detailed timetables.
By car
Please take into account the access system, the parking regulations on our campuses, and the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Brussels if you come by car.
Access and parking
- Staff and students can register to request access by car to the campus.
- Visitors can always make use of publicly accessible paid parking facilities via entrance 6 or 8 on the Triomflaan.
- Visitors of staff members can request car access to the VUB.
- Suppliers can register at the barrier at entrance 6 on the Triomflaan and then go straight ahead to the Central Warehouse.
The different parking zones are indicated on the campus map. A parking regulation with towing enforcement applies on campus. Please make sure to park your vehicle correctly. By using our roads and parking facilities, you formally agree that traffic regulations and campus parking rules apply.
Low Emission Zone (LEZ)
Please note: the campus is located within the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) of the Brussels-Capital Region (BCR).
By air
From Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport is located about 10km from the VUB Main Campus. There are 2 direct trains per hour from Brussels Airport railway station to Etterbeek station next to the VUB Main Campus. This train will take you in 25 minutes to the campus.
From Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Brussels South Charleroi Airport is located about 50km from Brussels. Shuttle bus connections are operated between the airport and Brussels-Midi railway station. From Brussels-Midi you can take the train to Etterbeek station next to the VUB Main Campus.
Plan your route
Get to know the train schedules with the SNCB routeplanner.
More information can also be found on the websites of Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
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.