Borrow a Bike at Brussels Central Station

Want to borrow a bike from Brussels-Central? We will be happy to help you on your way!

Borrowing a bike:

1. Go to the key distributor and borrow a key with your Blue-bike card
2. Go to the bicycle shed – you can open the gate with the badge attached to your keys
3. The gate closes behind you
4. Unlock your bike and return to the gate
5. Lock your bike and scan your badge to open the gate
6. The gate will stay open while you unlock your bike and go outside
7. The gate closes behind you – you can start cycling

Returning a bike:

1. Ride your Blue-bike to the gate and lock your bike
2. Open the gate with the badge attached to your keys
3. The gate will stay open while you unlock your bike and go inside
4. The gate closes behind you
5. Put your Blue-bike in the bike rack and lock it
6. Go to the gate and scan the badge to open it
7. The door closes behind you
8. Return your key to the distributor to end your ride

Where can I find the key distributor?

Follow exit Madeleine (towards Grand Place). Just before this exit you’ll find the distributor, opposite the entrance to the guarded bicycle parking area.

Where can I find Blue-bike’s bicycle parking?

After borrowing your key, you will find your Blue-bike in the guarded bicycle parking area. The entrance door to the parking area is opposite the key machine. You can use your Blue-bike keys to open the access door (scan your key fob on the reader next to the door).

ATTENTION: Keep in mind the opening hours of the station and the various entrances and exits:

4.30 – 20.00 h: entrance/exit Madeleine opened – this is the easiest entrance/exit with your Blue-bike.

20.00 – 00.30 h: main entrance Carrefour de l’Europe – in the corner next to the ticket offices, you can use the lift if necessary.

00.30 – 4.30 h: the station is completely closed and our Blue-bike location is not accessible.