The Iconic Atomium: A Symbol of Brussels

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from The Belgian Coast, take the E40 motorway towards Brussels. Follow the signs for Brussels and merge onto the R0 ring road. Take the exit for E19 towards Brussels and follow the signs for the city center. Continue on Avenue du Port, and then take Rue de la Loi, which will lead you to Avenue de la Renaissance. Follow this avenue until you reach Place de l'Atomium. There is parking available near the Atomium, but be aware that parking fees apply, typically around €2.50 per hour.

• Train

  To reach Atomium via public transport, start by taking a train from any station along The Belgian Coast to Brussels Central Station. Upon arrival at Brussels Central, transfer to the metro. Take Line 1 (the light blue line) in the direction of Stockel. Get off at the 'Heysel' station. From there, it's a 10-15 minute walk to Atomium, which is located at Place de l'Atomium 1. Note that train tickets from The Belgian Coast to Brussels typically cost around €8-€12, depending on your starting point.

• Bus

  If you prefer to take a bus, you can take a local bus from The Belgian Coast to Brussels. Look for routes that go to Brussels Central Station. From there, follow the metro instructions as mentioned above. Alternatively, you can take bus line 88 from Brussels North Station which goes directly to Atomium. The bus ticket will cost you about €2.50.