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{{BWInfobox Location|BE/Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels}}country = Belgium|map = <map lat='50.836'lng='Brussels4.34'zoom='10' (/>|pop = 1125728|region = Brussels|motorways = [[FranceA1 (Belgium)|FrenchA1]]: ''Bruxelles'', [[NetherlandsA3 (Belgium)|DutchA3]]: ''Brussel'', [[GermanyA4 (Belgium)|GermanA4]] ''Brüssel'', [[PolandA7 (Belgium)|PolishA7]]: ''Bruksela'', [[LatviaA10 (Belgium)|LatvianA10]]: ''Brisele'') is the capital of , [[A12 (Belgium)|A12]] and the , [[EuropeA201 (Belgium)|A201]]an capital. Brussels is a very international city. While still walking around in the center you might be able to spot some cars from other countries. For instance, when heading to [[ParisR0 (Belgium)|R0]], check the French numberplates with 75 or 90-something (Paris and its suburbs).}}__TOC__

== Hitching Out ==<map lat='50.836082778824434' lng='4.352989196777344Brussels' zoom='12' view='3' float='right'/> is the capital of [[Belgium]]. Brussels is a very international city.

==Hitching in = North-West towards [[Gent]]= If you do not encounter a driver that goes inside the city, but takes the Northern Ring around the city, also you can ask them to [[Lille]] pull off the motorway (E40) at Exit #7a/7b ''(Chaussee Romaine/Parc des Expositions/Tentoonstellingspark)'' (basically, the Atomium and [[Paris]] Heysel Stadium area) or at Exit #8 ''(Wemmel)''. At both exits drivers can immediately rejoin the motorway at the sliproad opposite the exit. === East ===Let people take If you to do not encounter a driver that goes inside the city, but instead takes the northern ring road around the Basiliek of Koekelberg. Then city, you can ask them to pull off the direction for motorway (E19) at junction 7a/7b ''(Chaussee Romaine/Parc des Expositions/Tentoonstellingspark)'' (basically, the Atomium and Heysel Stadium area) or at junction 8 ''(Wemmel)''. At both exits, drivers can immediately rejoin the motorwayfrom the slip road opposite the exit. TheyFrom the exits, you simply have to walk towards the Expo park to take tram 23, 81, or 94; or Metro 6 from stations ''Koning Boudewijn'll indicate ' or ''Heysel''. Alternatively, you might also ask to be left at the back of service station on the Basiliek of Koekelberg = Keizer Karel laan. Hike for 1E40 in Leuven,4 km till on your right before the Baselix Shopping Centerring road around Brussels, where with the idea of catching a local ride that would get you'll find 2 petrol stationsinto town. Stay there as people fill This might be necessary if your driver goes up with petrol for going along the E19 to e.g. [[Gent]] or [[Brugge]].Just ask people.. Antwerp, as there won't take be any places for him to drop you more than 10 minutes to get a hikeoff.

There are two services along If you arrive from the E40 between Brussels and northwest (Gent that ), you can always manage ask to reach: # 'be dropped at the Services in Groot -Bijgaarden' which is about 2.5km before the ring of Brussels along the E40 from the spot where you are standing# 'Wetteren' is some 34km from Brussels can walk to Zellik and about 15km from catch bus 213 or 214 to the center of Gentcentre, or try to hitch a ride into town.

Many people also take this route If your ride only takes the western ring road (E19), (from Gent or the south), you can ask to go be dropped off at Junction 16 on the E19, from where it is walking distance to [[Lille]] and [[Paris]], and therethe metro 1b stations ''Eddy Merckx'' or ''Ceria''s probably more traffic on this road than on the option going towards Charleroi and Mons.

=== South-West towards [[Charleroi]], [[Mons (Bergen)|Mons]], [[Lille]], [[Paris]] (E19) ===

* Another recommended option If the driver is heading to take a train the west of Brussels, ask to be dropped off at E19 junction at Drogenbos. It comes right after Ruisbroek service station from Brussels Gare du Midi/Zuidstation(Total). This takes around 10 Walk five minutes. Then you walk out of the station towards stationstraat, then turn left and you’ll be at the gas station. You will find yourself at beginning of tram line 4 going to the motorway exits with traffic lightscentre.

You can stand at the [http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hlHitchhiking out =nl&geocode=&q=stalle+prolongee&sll=50.792373,4.316597&sspn=0.045358,0.110378&g=drogenbos&ie=UTF8&ll=50.792468,4.304082&spn=0.001329,0.003449&t=h&z=18&iwloc=A traffic light under the motorway bridge]: As cars need to wait to turn left, its possible to ask drivers to take you south, or to the [http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=nl&geocode=&q=stalle+prolongee&sll=50.792373,4.316597&sspn=0.045358,0.110378&g=drogenbos&ie=UTF8&ll=50.779119,4.300139&spn=0.002836,0.006899&t=h&z=17&iwloc=A next petrol station on the motorway], which is 1500 meters further.

==== Alternative destinations along the E19 ====* North-West towards [[Halle (Belgium)|HalleGent]], to eventually join the E429 to [[Tournai]] or [[Lille]].* [[NivellesBrugge]], at the junction with the E420 to [[Charleroi]] and the N25 to [[Louvain-la-Neuve]].* [[La LouviereEngland]], junction with the E42 eastward.* [[Valenciennes]] at junction with the A23 to ([[Lille]].) {{E|40}} ===

=== South towards [[Louvain-la-Neuve]], [[Charleroi]], [[Namur]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Lyon]], [[Strassbourg]] (E411) = Option 1: Petrol stations at Baselix Shopping Centre ====

The E411 Take train S10 from ''Brussels Noord'' station to Luxembourg is a recommended direction to head further South''Berchem Ste-Agathe'' station. This option should probably also be considered to Head south towards the Carrefour hypermarket and go through it's car park toward the Baselix Shopping Centre and the South if main road Keizer Karellaan. Here you want will find two petrol stations (Shell and Lukoil). Stay there as people fill up with petrol for going to avoid [[Paris]e.g. Gent]or Bruges. Because petrol is a lot cheaper in Luxembourg you can easily find long rides at the gas station in Luxembourg before the borderJust ask people.1O minutes walk

One of the historically well known (by locals) hitch hiker places towards the direction of [[LouvainAlternative way : take bus 213 or 214 from bus-La-Neuve]] (student town) is right stop ''Brussel Rogier''and get off at the exit of Metro "Delta"'''Sint-Agatha-Berchem Marg. Next to the Delta Bus Depotv. To get there, Metro 5 direction Herrmann-Debroux, or Bus 71 Delta. It takes a minute or two before a car stopsOostenrijk'', and it is not rare to bump into one or two other (student) hitchhikers therethen walk 300m west until you reach the petrol stations. There's a gas station (Lukoil) next to the Or walk 5 km from Rogier metro station where you won't wait more than five minutes heading west on a Sunday morning if you say you're a studentthe main road R20.

'''Station "Beaulieu" in Ixelles''' (''Metro 5 direction Herrmann-Debroux''). You will notice many cars stopping at traffic lights just before the station. This road connects with the motorway towards the South. Some hitchhiker got a lift in less than ==== Option 2 minutes. There is a big service station 10 minutes down the road if needed for further lifts. : Start of E40 ====

The E411 starting Take tram 82 from the Gare du Midi in direction of ''Berchem'' until the stop ''Berchem Shopping''. From there heads direction South to [[Namur]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Lorraine]] in [[France]] turn left and walk up the Av. Charles Quint for about 200 meters and [[Rheinland-Pfalz]] you are at the beginning of the E40 in [[Germany]]the direction of Gent. Many junctions, such as Just hitch after the southern ring near Jezus-Eiktraffic lights, connect where there is space for a car to the E19 (towards [[Charleroi]], [[Mons (Bergen)|Mons]] pull over behind you. The circulation is dense but cars can easily pull over and [[Paris]]) or get back on the E42 just north of [[Namur]]road quite safely. Using a sign would ease You can also reach this spot by the journey but remember that these junctions are on following the motorway directions in Option 1 and are not safe to hitchhike fromthen continue walking 400m west along the main road R20.

or by taking [http==== Option 3://maps.google.be/?ie=UTF8&llMotorway service station Groot Bijgaarden =50.789497,4.374205&spn=0.000717,0.001725&t=h&z=19 Tram 92 till "Fort Jaco" terminus], and then walk to adjacent Chaussee de Waterloo to hh further south.

=== North The cheapest way: from bus-stop ''Brussel Rogier'', take De Lijn bus 213 or East, towards [[Leuven]], [[Antwerp]], [[Liege]], [[Germany]], [[Netherlands]] 214 (E40 direction Aalst) and get off at bus- E314) ===You can easily hitch out of Brussels stop ''Zellik Drie Koningen''. Cross over the street and walk back 50m in the direction East from where the bus came to the roundabout. Turn into the first street to the right (Kerklaan) and walk 200m. Turn left into Theodoor Coppensstraat and walk ≈650m till you come to the junction with Louis De Bondstraat. Take a left here (south) and walk 400m until you reach a road on the right (Dilbeek Noord). Walk ≈300m and you will reach the European / Business Quarterservice station.

* The first option is This spot works extremely well, but it takes some times to get there and it's also quite expensive: 2,40€ to get to hitch at the entrance of the Tunnel located at the gate of the Jubelpark (Parc Gare du Cinquentenaire) on the Blijde-Inkomst laan Nord (Avenue de la Joyeuse-Entree) on blackriding the side of the 'Rond-Point Schuman' (tram is easy but metro access 1A/1B direction Herrmann-Debroux/Stokkelis hard). There is a street light and a side parking just at plus 3€ for the entrance of the tunnel, De Lijn bus (you may simply stand by enter the light with a sign and bus right at the cars can immediately pull over to pick front so you. This hitching point is an easy start to go to [[Leuven]] or [[Liege]] or possibly reach the services in Leuven on the E40 or on the E314cannot blackride).

''(Note: Many people also take this spot works perfectly during business hoursroute to go to Lille and Paris, but the and there's probably more traffic is low on Sundays or during holidays; note that it is also possible to catch a ride in direction North [[Antwerp]] from there too but a sign is required)''this road than on the option going towards Charleroi and Mons.

* Another, second, good option is to hitch at the red lights on the [http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&hl=nl&geocode=&q=rue+du+belliard+10+,+bruxelles&sll=50.84508,4.369297&sspn=0.010351,0.026608&ie=UTF8&ll=50.844945,4.368825&spn=0.010704,0.026608&z=15&iwloc=addr Rue du Belliard]. It's a one way street with 4 lanes and most cars enter the Tunnel at the end of the street that goes onto the motorway South-West towards [[LeuvenCharleroi]], [[LiegeMons (Bergen)|Mons]] and , [[AachenLille]]. Make sure to ask your driver they go onto the motorway and go towards , [[LeuvenParis]]. The first petrol station on the motorway is right after the exit to [[Leuven]]. If your driver goes to [[Leuven]] he can miss hes turn and still go to the town through the petrol station. Nearby public transportation to this second hitch spot are Metro station "Trone/Troon" and also several bus lines.{{E|19}} ===

* A third option is to go to Metro Station "Diamant". You can get there by getting the metro to Schuman (Direction ==== Option 1/5 Stockel/Hermann-Debroux), then bus 79 (direction Kraainem). Cross "Bld. Auguste Reyers" in east direction. Then walk to the spot on the small street, just after the traffic lights, that leads to the A3-motorway. There is plenty of space for cars to pull over.: E19 Motorway junction Drogenbos ====

At the Drogenbos motorway junction, there is a [http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl= North towards [[Antwerp]]nl&geocode=&q=stalle+prolongee&sll=50.792373, [[Breda]]4.316597&sspn=0.045358, [[Rotterdam]]0.110378&g=drogenbos&ie=UTF8&ll=50.792468, [[Utrecht]]4.304082&spn=0.001329, [[Amsterdam]] 0.003449&t=h&z==There is no direct easy way 18&iwloc traffic light under the motorway bridge]. As cars need to wait to hitch from Brussels turn left to [[Antwerp]]get on the highway, although there is some alternative means its possible to reach the ring in the hope ask drivers to catch a ride along the E19 take you south, or to the A12[http://goo. Sadly those are always in periphery of gl/maps/fBvgQ next petrol station on the citymotorway], which is 1. You can take the main motorway E19 or the A12 that may be less good if you also want to hitch 5 km further North.

Take bus 50 (direction Lot) to Gilson leaving from Brussels Gare du Midi/Zuidstation. This takes about 20 minutes. Walk southeast along Paul Gilsonlaan, then follow the road round onto Grote Baan to the junction with Verlengde Stallestraat. Turn right (west) and walk ≈250m to the traffic light under the motorway. Altogether the walk is ≈500m and takes five minutes. Or take tram 4 ([http://m.stib.be/line.php?lang=fr&line=4&iti==NATO====The 1 STIB]) till the terminus ([http://maps.google.combe/maps?q=nato,stalle+brusselsprolongee&iehl=UTF8nl&hqll=nato50.795375,4.318566&hnearspn=Brussels0.000895,+Belgium0.001725&llsll=50.877674792373,4.42263316597&spnsspn=0.004008045358,0.009645110378&zt=h&hnear=17Verlengde+Stallestraat,+Vlaams-Brabant&iwlocz=lyrftr:m19 Stalle]), then walk further towards the motorway along Rue Prolongée de Stalle/Verlengde Stallestraat (with some massive shops) till you reach the traffic lights underneath the motorway bridge.  You can also leave tram 4 at the stop Egide van Ophem (2 stops before terminus). Here you just need to cross the street and you'll find yourself on a DATS 24 petrol station. Depending on the time of the day (best is around evening rush hour, as people are leaving Brussels), it can be easy or very easy to get a ride to the Ruisbroek service station. Make sure to state very clearly where you want to go (Ruisbroek petrol station is on the “ring”) as many people go through it without knowing,0x47c3dcd1ea2536c7for example if their destination is Waterloo.  ==== Option 2:0xe8a6c0992aa12ff7Ruisbroek Petrol Station ==== To get directly on the Ruisbroek Petrol Station (which is located on the western part of the ring),you need to take bus 50(direction Lot station) from Brussels Midi Station to Ruisbroek Voetbalplein. This takes about half an hour. From here you walk straight and turn the second to the left (into Hemelstraat) and follow this till the end. Go left into Broekweg and follow your way onto the petrol station. Another option is taking the local train from one of Brussels' railway stations (e.g. Centrale or Midi) to Ruisbroeck for 2,40€ (ticket at the machine). From there you can also walk (allow 30 min). EIther way, you biggest obstacle ist the ditch around the rest station which you have to traverse. It usually filled with water and can be a slippery thing. However, there is/was a tree trunk placed in the ditch which you can use to get to the other side. It's close to the petrol station. If you cross here you will also find a hole in the fence where you can pass through.  ==== Option 3: Internationalelaan/Boulevard International ==== Internationalelaan/Boulevard International close to the motorway entrance.877511There is a lot of traffic and much space for cars to stop,4even a petrol station where you could ask people directly.421042 To get there, take bus 78 from the Brussels Zuidstation/Gare du Midi in direction of Humanité and get out at the stop Bollinckx. Attention! The bus only runs every hour. [http://www.stib.be/horaires-dienstregeling.html?l=fr Schedule] Keep in mind that you are now in front the middle of an industrial zone!  ==== Option 4: E19 Motorway junction 17 (Ceria/Coovi) ==== Another option to take metro yellow line 5 (direction Érasme/Erasmus) and get off at CERIA/COOVI. Walk Chaussée de Mons/Bergensesteenweg down south (you can ask people the direction of Ikea). Some 150 meters from the metro station you will see a bridge. Go down across the bridge, there you will see entrance (consisting of 3 lanes from 3 different directions) to the motorway in direction of Mons/Paris. 5 km further there will be a big Total petrol station called Ruisbroek, there you will easily find a ride further to the south.  ==== Option 5: Delta (South-East) ==== Although Delta is mostly known as the best spot to get to Louvain-la-Neuve then Namur and Luxembourg along the E411 (see below), it can very well be suited to get on the E19 (Nivelles, Charleroi or Mons, then Paris, or even Lille). Using a sign on this spot is mandatory as drivers are used to see hitchhikers going to Louvain-la-Neuve (E411 rather than E19). Unless your driver goes further, which is often the case, ask to be dropped at rest area of Nivelles 30 minutes from Brussels (the one with the NATOTotal petrol station and a restaurant that is built across the highway). The spot has direct access from the exit no. 4 of metro station Delta on line 5 (15 minutes ride from the city center). VUB and ULB students or hitchhikers leaving from Ixelles have a reason to prefer this option as it will save them time compared to reaching Stalle stop (Drogenbos) by tram 4. Alternatively, you can ask drivers directly at the petrol station Lukoil (30 minutes on average). On the contrary, Texaco petrol station’s staff, on boulevard du Triomphe, has proven to be very unfriendly to hitchhikers once, threatening to call the cops.  === Southeast towards [[Louvain-la-Neuve]], [[Namur]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Lyon]], [[Strasbourg|Strasbourg]] , [[Geneve]] {{E|411}} === The E411 to Luxembourg is pretty good for hitchhiking a recommended direction to head further than AntwerpSouth. This option should probably also be considered to go the South if you want to avoid Paris. Because petrol is a lot cheaper in Luxembourg you can easily find long rides at the petrol station in Luxembourg before the border.  ==== Option 1: Delta ==== One of the historically well-known places by local hitchhikers, 'Delta is on the way towards Louvain-La-Neuve (student town) and is situated right at the exit no. 4 of metro station Delta (15 minutes from the centre), although next to the Delta bus depot. To get there , take metro line 5 direction Herrmann-Debroux, or bus 71 to Delta. It is common to bump into one or two other (student) hitchhikers there. There's a petrol station (Lukoil) next to the metro station where you won't wait more traffic than five minutes on a Sunday morning if you say you're a student. Historical note: as Louvain-la-Neuve is a student town, and Delta is at the parallel entrance of the motorway and next to the VUB/ULB (Brussels university), many students used to hitchhike that route.  ==== Option 2: Station Beaulieu in Ixelles ==== To get to metro station Beaulieu in Ixelles, take line 5 direction Herrmann-Debroux. You will notice many cars stopping at traffic lightsjust before the station. This road connects with the motorway towards the South. Some hitchhiker got a lift in less than 2 minutes. There is a big service station 10 minutes down the road if needed for further lifts.  ====Option 3: Demey==== Take the metro to the station Demey and find a direct entrance to the highway right next to the station. For There is a pavement, so you can hitchhike safely. === South towards [[Waterloo]] N5 === Public transport to the site of Waterloo battlefield are deficient, so hitchhiking could be a solution for those who wish to do a day excursion to that historic site. The best is to Hollandreach Ter Cameren Bos (Bois de la Cambre) at the border between Ixelles and Ukkel [http://maps.google.be/?ie=UTF8&ll=50.811928,4.368154&spn=0.000717, make 0.001725&t=h&z=19 (Tram 94 - 23 - 24) and find a sign for spot along the Chaussee de Waterloo] or by taking [http://maps.google.be/?ie=UTF8&ll=50.789497,4.374205&spn=0.000717,0.001725&t=h&z=19 Tram 92 till "Fort Jaco" terminus], and then walk to adjacent Chaussee de Waterloo to hh further south. === Northeast or East, towards [[Leuven]], [[Antwerpen|Antwerp]], [[Liège|Liege]], [[Germany]], [[Netherlands]] {{E|40}} /E19 {{E|314}} ===  '''Option 1.'''  Start hitching at the entrance of the Tunnel located at the gate of the Jubelpark/Parc du Cinquentenaire on the Blijde-Inkomstlaan/Avenue de la Joyeuse-Entrée on the side of the 'Rond-Point Schuman' (metro access 1A/1B direction Herrmann-Debroux/Stokkel). There is a street light and get off a side parking just at the petrol station just before Antwerp: lots entrance of Dutch the tunnel, you may simply stand by the light with a sign and the cars / people here can immediately pull over to pick you. This hitching point is an easy start to go to ask for a rideLeuven or Liege or possibly reach the Heverlee services in Leuven on the E40 or on the E314.  '''Option 2. If someone takes you '''  Another good option is to Mechelen thoughhitch at the red lights on the [http://maps.google.be/maps?f=q&hl=nl&geocode=&q=rue+du+belliard+10+, make +bruxelles&sll=50.84508,4.369297&sspn=0.010351,0.026608&ie=UTF8&ll=50.844945,4.368825&spn=0.010704,0.026608&z=15&iwloc=addr Rue du Belliard]. It's a one way street with 4 lanes and most cars enter the tunnel at the end of the street that goes onto the motorway towards Leuven, Liege and Aachen. Make sure to ask your driver if they drop you of at Mechelen Noord go onto the motorway and go towards Leuven. The first petrol station on the motorway is right after the exitto Leuven. Buses 12, 21 If your driver goes to Leuven he can miss his turn and 65 still go to the Nato stoptown through the petrol station. Nearby public transportation to this second hitching spot are Metro station "Trone/Troon" and also several bus lines.  '''Option 3.'''  Get to premetro Station "Diamant". You can get there by taking the metro to Schuman (Direction 1/5 Stockel/Hermann-Debroux) and change then to bus 79 (direction Kraainem) or take tram no. 25 from Rogier in direction of Boondaal Station/Gare Boondael. Cross "Bld. Auguste Reyers" in eastern direction. Then walk to the spot on the small street, just after the traffic lights, that leads to the A3-motorway. There is plenty of space for cars to pull over.  '''Option 4.'''  The best way to leave the number 65 city fast and in the right direction is going past the ring road. So, if you're ok to pay the public transport, take the [https://www.delijn.be/fr/lijnen/lijn/3/351/2 De Lijn bus 351] from the Madou train station Brussels-North and stop at [http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/50.8744/4.4931 Nossegem - Centrum] (it takes 30 minutes and cost 3 euros). Walk a few metres in the direction of the bus and you reach a big crossroad where the highway is announced. Follow the sign and turn right to find a very comfortable point to hitchhike to Leuven or Liege  '''Option 5.''' Stand by the roundabout next to the parking lot entrance to the Cora supermarket, in Woluwe. From the Roodebeek metro station, walk 15min or take bus 45 to Gulledelle. === North towards [[Antwerpen|Antwerp]], [[Breda]], [[Rotterdam]], [[Utrecht]], [[Amsterdam]] A12 or {{E|19}} ===  '''Option 1.'''  Take tram 3, 19, or 23 and get off at ''De Wand'' or take tram 4 and get off at ''Esplanade'' (and then turn right). Walk along the Avenue de Meysse up to Antwerpselaan, crossing Romeinsesteenweg. By now you should see the signs for Antwerp. Keep following the signs for a couple more roads further on. This will increase your chances when you hitch on Antwerpselaan and try to catch a car that would get onto the motorway at junction 2 of the A12. De Lijn busstop "Strombeek-Bever Nieuwelaan" is good, cars are going slow and have place to stop.   '''Option 2.'''  Take metro 6 in the direction of ''Koning Boudewijn/Roi Baudoin'' and get off at ''Heysel''. Take Keizerin Charlottelaan/Avenue Impératrice Charlotte to the right in the direction of Brussels Expo. Continue along Avenue de Miramar (so don't go to the atomium) and turn left at the end where you will see highway A12 in front of you. Take the next to the right and go under the bridge. Start hitchhiking just after the bridge at the street on your left (Antwerpselaan).

====If you don't have any luck with finding a spot to stand you can try your chances at Brussels Airport====. You can take bus 21 to the airport and then go to the "Départ" area. Go outside and you will see a lot of cars drive by and drop off people who are catching a plane. When you walk a bit into the direction where the cars are going to (it's one-way traffic) you will find a good spot where you can stand and where cars can stop for you. Use a sign, because probably most cars will move into Brussels and only a few will go to Antwerpen. This road will lead to the highway and also to the petrol station that is described at the section on Brussels Airport.

Take tram #3The [http://maps.google.com/?q=nato,+brussels&ie=UTF8&hq=nato, #19 or #23 &hnear=Brussels,+Belgium&ll=50.877674,4.42263&spn=0.004008,0.009645&z=17&iwloc=lyrftr:m,0x47c3dcd1ea2536c7:0xe8a6c0992aa12ff7,50.877511,4.421042 bus stop in front of the NATO] is pretty good for hitchhiking further than Antwerp, although there is more traffic at the parallel traffic lights. For hitchhiking to Holland, make a sign for the Antwerp/E19 and get off at ''De Wand'' or ''Esplanade'' (#4)the petrol station just before Antwerp: lots of Dutch cars / people here to ask for a ride. Walk along the Avenue de Meysse up If someone takes you to the AntwerpselaanMechelen though, make sure they drop you of at Mechelen Noord motorway exit. Buses 12, crossing 21 and 65 go to the RomeinsesteenwegNato stop. You can hitch along the Antwerpselaan and catch a car that would get onto the motorway at exit #2 of number 65 from the A12Madou metro stop.

If your driver is not heading to your destination but goes Take an overpriced train or for a more normal price bus 12 or 21 to Brussels International Airport. There are many exits at the ring, you airport. You can get out find one and start hitching from where cars pay their parking-ticket. A bit further down the road towards the A12 startsmotorway you'll find a Shell service station. You will find some small spots Most cars here stay around the roundabout that should work. [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=bockstael&sll=50.879901airport,4but you may have luck.358912&sspn=0A final suggestion is to keep on walking along the side-road until it joins with the motorway.006025,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bockstael,+Fransmanstraat,+Laken+1020+Brussel,+Brussel+Hoofdstedelijk+Gewest,+Belgium&ll=50.894358,4.357474&spn=0.006118,0Cars go relatively slow here and there is plenty of room for a vehicle to pull over.011952&z=16 map]

== Hitching in ==In order to get to the airport there are different options:<br>If you do not encounter a driver that goes inside the city, The fast but takes the Northern Ring around the cityexpensive (8, you can ask them 5€) direct train to pull off the motorway (E40) at '''Exit Brussels Airport from Bruxelles Midi, Central or Nord.<br>STIB/MIVB bus #12 or #7a/7b''' ''21 leaving from Place de Luxembourg (Chaussee Romaine/Parc des Expositions/Tentoonstellingspark4€)'' (basically, be sure to check the Atomium timetable and Heysel Stadium area) keep the traffic jams during rush hour in mind<br>De Lijn bus #272 or at '''Exit #8''' ''471 leaving from Gare du Nord/Noordstation (Wemmelnormal ticket price around 2€)''<br>Take a normal priced train to Zaventem Station and walk 2 km to the airport. At both exits drivers can immediately rejoin When you leave the motorway at station, take the sliproad opposite Vilvoordelaan straight till the exitsecond roundabout and follow the road to Brussels airport (there is a pedestrian road next to the highway).

=== East ===If you arrive from the East, you might also ask to be left at the Services along the E40 in [[Leuven]], before arriving in Brussels, with the mean of catching a local ride that would get into town. This might be necessary if your driver goes up along the E19 to [[Antwerp]], as there won't be any places for him to drop you off.''Notre Dame Cathedral / Laeken'''

=== West - South ===If you arrive from A relatively good spot in the North-Westof Brussels can be found around the corner of Parvis Notre Dame, ([[Gent]]), you the Cathedral of Laeken. You can ask to be dropped reach this by metro L6 towards Koning Boudewijn and get off at Bockstael Metro station. Turn left when you exit and go through Rue Leopold I, or just follow the Services in Grootpedestrian street-Bijgaarden which is 2signs for the Cathedral.5km before Tram 94 also apparantly stops close to the ring of Brussels along the E40cathedral (not confirmed). [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=bockstael&sll=50.879901,4.358912&sspn=0.006025,0.013797&ie=UTF8&ll=50.878632,4.356237&spn=0.000753,0.001725&t=h&z=19 map].

If your ride only takes the Western Ring anyhow (from Gent or driver is not heading to your destination but goes to the south)ring, you can ask to be left at get out where the Exit 16 and gain A12 starts. You will find some small spots around the Metro 1broundabout that should work. [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=bockstael&sll=50.879901,4.358912&sspn=0.006025,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Bockstael,+Fransmanstraat,+Laken+1020+Brussel,+Brussel+Hoofdstedelijk+Gewest,+Belgium&ll=50.894358,4.357474&spn=0.006118, stations 'Eddy Merckx' or 'Ceria' which are at footsteps0.011952&z=16 map]

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