Atomium is located to the north of the city center.
Find out how to get to Atomium from Grand Place, Brussels Central and other points.
Address: Place de l’Atomium / Atomiumplein 1B-1020 Brussels. Get directions.
How to get to Atomium by Car
Getting to Atomium by car from the city center (Grand Place) takes about 25 minutes.
It is almost 8 km away from the Grand Place.
Nowadays, with GPS in cars, it isn’t difficult to chart the path to your destination.
Parking space is available near Atomium. However, Atomium does not own parking lots, so they are not guarded.
The area is a LEZ (Low Emission Zone) region.
Check whether your car or van complies with the criteria set according to LEZ rules. If not, buy a day pass or seek alternative means.
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How to get to Atomium by Rental Bike
Rental bikes are an eco-friendly way of traveling.
In Europe, it is comfortable to travel even long distances on cycles. There are many rental bike stations in Brussels.
This is the location of a bike-renting station in Grand Place.
Rental bikes are also available near Atomium here.
We’d highly recommend traveling by bike, as it not only adds to your touring experience and helps you explore the city better but even takes less time to reach destinations than cars sometimes.
How to get to Atomium by Metro
From De Brouckere station near Grand Place
- Take line 1, in the direction of the Weststation / Gare de l’Ouest
- Get off at Beekkant station and change line (stay on same platform/change side)
- Take line 6 in the direction of Koning Boudewijn / Roi Baudouin and get off at Heizel / Heysel station
The journey takes about 30 minutes.
From Brussels South Station (Brussel Zuid/ Gare du Midi)
- Take line 6 in the direction of Koning Boudewijn / Roi Baudouin
- Get off at Heizel / Heysel station
Some metro stations near Atomium are:-
How to get to Atomium by Cab
Booking a cab through an app or calling a local cab company will get you a cab ride.
It is hassle-free, and the fare will depend upon your pickup location and the time of your visit.
How to get to Atomium by Tram
Getting to Atomium by Tram 7 or Tram 19 is easy.
The trams go to Centenaire, just 200 m away from the Atomium.
Tram stops near Atomium are —
How to get to Atomium by Bus
Bus number 241 goes directly to Atomium.
The night bus is also available if you are visiting in the evening.
Other buses that pass near Atomium are 250, 260, 83 and T19.
Some Bus stops near Atomium:-
How to get to Atomium by Train
One way to reach Atomium by train is to take a direct train from Brussels Central Station to Bockstael and then use line 6 of the metro to reach the structure.
Trains S10, S3 and IC will take you to Atomium. They all involve one change at Bockstael, as mentioned above.
Train stations near Atomium —
It is convenient to get to Atomium from most major points in the city.
The public transport system is strong, and tourists can reach the Atomium quickly and cheaply.
There are many famous attractions near Atomium as well, such as
- Mini-Europe
- Brussels Exhibition Center
- ADAM Brussels Design Museum
FAQs
How to get from Brussels airport to Atomium?
You can get from Brussels Airport to Atomium by train, bus, tram, car or cab.
The best way is to take line 3 Tram and the cheapest is to take line 820 Bus.
The cheapest way is by Line 93 Tram.
How to get to Atomium from Gare Central?
Gare Central is 7.2 km from Atomium.
It is recommended to take Line 1 Subway and then change to Line 6 Subway at Beekkant.
To get to Atomium from Schuman, board the Line 1 and Line 6 subway by making the one change at Beekkant, similar to the Gare Central route.
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