Map & Driving Directions

The ESA Office is located right in the centre of the EU quarter in Brussels.  It is close to the European Parliament, numerous Commission services and the Council of Ministers.  Below, you can find maps and directions as well as some links to hotels near the ESA Office.

Area Map

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Detailed Area Map

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How to reach us

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Coming from all directions, you will arrive on the RING of Brussels.

From Antwerp (E19): Follow signs NAMUR/BRUSSELS (E40)

From Liège (Luik)/Leuven(Louvain) (E40): Follow BRUSSELS

From Namur/Luxembourg (E411): Follow LIEGE/LEUVEN, then follow direction BRUSSELS (E40)

Follow BRUSSELS CENTRE/EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (tunnel). Coming out of the tunnel you are now on AVENUE DE CORTENBERGH. Continue to roundabout SCHUMAN and take second street RUE DE LA LOI. Drive on utmost left lane and then turn into fifth street to your left RUE DU COMMERCE. Continue crossing over rue Belliard and thereafter taking the second street to your left RUE DU LUXEMBOURG. The ESA Office is now on your right hand side. (See map for parking facilities.)

By train

Arriving at GARE DU MIDI or GARE DU NORD, approximately 5 - 10 minutes by taxi.

Taking the subway (metro)

GARE DU MIDI: Take metro line 2 direction SIMONIS; step off at TRONE/TROON; 1 min. walk (see map)

GARE DU NORD: Take metro line 2 at ROGIER direction CLEMENCEAU; step off at TRONE/TROON; 1 min. walk (see map)

By plane

Taxi transport takes approximately 20-25 minutes to the ESA Office.
Airport Express Bus: Bus 12 is a shuttle bus between the city centre and the airport. It stops at place du Luxembourg, which is a 2 min. walk from the ESA office, departing every 30 min. Please click on the following links for time schedules:

Airport direction Brussels City >>Link

place du Luxembourg direction Brussels Airport >> Link

Please note: Timetables change according to school holidays and official Belgian holidays.

Hotels near ESA office