From Brussels or beyond, from a plane to a train, we've got every route covered. Need a place to crash too? We've got you there as well. Find what fits your trip below, and we'll get you under the bridge.
How to get there?
On Foot
XRDS takes place under the viaducts of the Brussels Ring, near Vijverspark in Anderlecht. The entrance is located close to Avenue Marius Renardlaan.
Afterparty
Fuse is located at Blaesstraat 208, Brussels, a 12-minute walk from Brussels-South station.
By Bike
Cycling is the fastest and most sustainable way to reach XRDS. Highly recommended!
Bike Route
Free, guarded cycle parking on Marius Renardlaan, under the Brussels ring road near the festival entrance. Use fietssnelwegen.be and fietsnet to plan your route. Vijverspark is located near cycling junction (‘fietsknooppunt’) 73 and cycle highway F20.
Villo! Bike-sharing
A day pass costs €1, with the first 30 minutes free and €0.50 per additional half hour. Six stations within walking distance: Marius Renard, Theo Lambert, Luther King, Curie, Merckx and Van Hellemont. More info here.
E-Bikes & E-Scooters
Available in Brussels via Dott, Tier, Bird, Voi, and Bolt.
Note: Bicycles and scooters cannot be parked directly at the festival grounds but can be left at designated drop-off points nearby.
Park & Bike
Do you live too far to come by bike? Park & Bike is highly recommended. You take the bike in the car, park nearby for free and then you cycle to the XRDS. The closest option is Westland Shopping (3.2 km from the festival entrance).
Afterparty
From Vijverspark, it is a 6.8 km bike ride to Fuse.
By Shuttle
XRDS provides event shuttles to and from the festival in collaboration with Keolis. Choose the boarding point closest to you: Brussels, Antwerp (Berchem), Ghent, Leuven, Liège, Mechelen, and Sint-Truiden. You can book your shuttle to the afterparty of Fuse via the same link.
Schedule and tickets: event-shuttle.be
Note: All return shuttles depart at 01:30 sharp from Tramstop Marius Renard. Confirmation details will be sent by email.
By Public Transport
XRDS is perfectly accessible by public transport: affordable, fast, and sustainable.
Train
Brussels-Central and Brussels-South (in French: Gare du Midi) are both directly connected to the festival via bus 81 and metro line 5. Check all connections at belgiantrain.be. Enjoy 40% discounts on weekends and off-peak hours with Train+.
Bus
Bus 81: Montgomery - Marius Renard: Runs every 10 minutes from Brussels-South Station. Final stop = festival entrance. Return trips until 01:00.
Metro
Metro 5: Herrmann-Debroux: Ideal connection from Brussels-Central. Get off at ‘La Roue / Het Rad’, which is within walking distance of the festival. Return trips until 00:25. More information: mivb.be
Afterparty
Brussels-South station is only a few hundred metres from Fuse.
By Car
There is no parking directly at the festival. Street parking in Brussels is expensive and time-limited. We strongly encourage using public transport, a shuttle, or your bike.
Kiss & Ride
For those that share a ride with other people. The closest drop-off and pick-up point is located on Avenue Marius Renardlaan, near the entrance. From the R0, take exit 15 and follow the K+R signs.
Parking
Street parking in the festival zone is limited to a maximum of two hours, while the Park & Ride COOVI-CERIA offers parking for up to 24 hours at a maximum of €15 (or free when using Metro 5, stop La Roue / Het Rad). From there, it is a 20-minute walk to XRDS. More info at https://parking.brussels/.
Taxi & Rideshare
- UberX & Bolt: ride hailing services available across Brussels
- Brussels Taxis: Taxis Verts, Taxis Bleus
- Collecto: Brussels’ shared night taxi, €6 per ride
Camper
A camper parking area is available very close to the festival. Details and booking on campercontact.
Afterparty Parking
Street parking near Fuse is paid. You can park in Parking Hallepoort (508 spaces) or OneParking Brussel Zuid, both of which are 9-minute walk from Fuse.
By Carpooling with Slinger
Do you live outside Brussels, in another city or in a more remote area, and need to make your way to XRDS? Or maybe you don’t have a car? Why not try Slinger, a carpool tool that makes getting there easier.
Slinger makes sharing rides simple and fun. Not with strangers, but with like-minded people heading to the same place. You can arrange a single journey or a return trip, reduce the number of cars on the road, lower emissions, and share travel costs along the way.
Every driver who shares their ride to XRDS through Slinger will receive a free non-alcoholic drink at the festival. You can pick it up at the top-up booth on the festival site.
How does Slinger work?
Head over to the carpool module to make your selection.
Do you want to offer a ride? Enter your details, and you’ll be notified when someone is looking for a lift. You can then decide whether you want to accept the request or not.
Are you looking for a ride? Request a ride, even if there aren’t any options available from your pickup point yet. We’ll keep you informed as soon as new options become available.
How much will my ride cost, or how much will I receive?
Make sure to agree in advance on how the costs will be shared. You can also choose to offer or take a ride for free.
Is Slinger safe?
Yes. We recommend exchanging contact details in advance and agreeing on a pickup point in a public place. It’s also a good idea to share your journey details with someone you know. Your festival experience begins the moment you close the door behind you and set off for XRDS.
Slinger App
You can sign up via the browser, but there is also a Slinger app. The app gives you access to extra features, such as a chat function, making it quicker and easier to coordinate with your carpool group.
Share your experience
Have you used Slinger to get to XRDS? We’d love to hear about your experience. Feel free to share your feedback with us via info@xrds.be.
Coming From Abroad?
Staying in Brussels?
Budget-Friendly Hostels
Cut the costs, not the experience.
- Urban City Centre Hostel – from €31 per bed
- BRXXL 5 City Centre Hostel – from €38 per bed
- Sleep Well Youth Hostel – from €42 per bed
- Hostel Generation Europe – from €44 per bed
- Jacques Brel Youth Hostel – from €48 per bed
- MEININGER Hotel Brussels City Center – from €52 per bed
Pro Tip: Traveling with a group? Most hostels allow you to book an entire dorm for your crew.
Mid-Range Hotels
A step up without overdoing it.
- Escale Hotel – from €108 per room
- JAM Hotel - from €120 per room
- Van Belle Hotel – from €120 per room
- Vintage hotel - from €120 per room
High-Range Hotels
A maximum reset between nights.
- Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery Collection – from €180 per room
- Stanhope Hotel Brussels – from €200 per room
- Sofitel Brussels Europe – from €200 per room
- Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher’s - From €220 per room
