Within the city center, walking is the preferred method of transportation. It's the best way to learn street names, experience the personality of each neighborhood, and soak up the local culture. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk much more than you might be used to at home!

There are a few different types of public transportation to take in Brussels. The metro runs underground and travels throughout the city as well as to other outlying neighborhoods, called communes.

The tram runs through the city and is the most convenient way to get around downtown. There are above-ground trains that can take you as near as the next commune and as far as other countries throughout Europe.

You can also take the bus throughout Brussels and the surrounding areas. Of course, you can always call or hail a taxi, especially if you are downtown at any time of day.

Different forms of public transportation run at different times so you will want to make sure to get a copy of the schedules upon arrival in Brussels.

Public transportation is generally affordable. Here is an estimate of prices on the local modes of public transport (metro, tram, and bus):

1 trip: 1.70 EUR
5 trips: 6.70 EUR
10 trips: 11.50 EUR
1 day: 4 EUR
3 days: 9 EUR
Student pass: 28 EUR/month