The Atomium is located to the north of the city center and it is accessible via various modes of transport, including the metro and cab, among others.
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 From Brussels Central
The best way to get to Atomium from Brussels Central is via subway.
Subway lines 1 and 6, which run every 10 minutes will take you from Gare Centrale to Atomium.
Take the subway from Gare Central to Beekkant. Here, you’ll need to transfer and ride till Heysel.
From here, the Atomium is around a seven-minute walk away.
The entire one-way journey from Brussels Central to the Atomium takes around 31 minutes and costs €3 per person.
How to Get to the Atomium Brussels via Various Modes of Transport
Here’s how you can reach the Atomium via various modes of transportation, including public transport.
By Car
Getting to Atomium by car from the city center (Grand Place) takes about 25 minutes.
It is almost 8 km (5 miles) from the Grand Place.
Navigate Your WayNowadays, with GPS in cars, it isn’t difficult to chart the path to your destination.
Parking space is available near Atomium. However, the Atomium does not own parking lots, so they are not guarded.
Please note that 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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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.
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 15 minutes.
Navigate Your WayFrom Brussels South Station (Brussel Zuid/ Gare du Midi)
- Take line 6 towards Koning Boudewijn / Roi Baudouin
- Deboard at Heizel / Heysel station
Some metro stations near Atomium are:
- King Badouin Station. Get directions.
- Houba-Brugmann Station. Get directions.
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.
By Tram
Getting to Atomium by Tram 7 or Tram 19 is easy.
The trams go to Centenaire, less than 500 m (0.32 miles) from the Atomium.
Tram stops near Atomium are —
- Heysel. Get directions.
- Saint-Lambert. Get directions.
By Bus
Buses R40, R41, R50, and R60 go to the Atomium.
The journey duration depends on your starting location and the one-way journey usually costs €3 per person.
Some Bus stops near the Atomium:-
- Heysel Bus Station. Get directions.
- Palais 12. Get directions.
- Houba-Brugmann Bus Stop. Get directions.
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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 —
- Saint-Lambert Train Station. Get directions.
- Stade. Get directions.
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
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