🚉 From Bruxelles-Midi (South Station):
Take Metro Line 2 or 6 → Arts-Loi → transfer to Line 5 towards Hermann-Debroux → stop at Pétillon. From there, take Tram 7 or 25 to Etterbeek Gare (5 min walk to Usquare).

🚉 From Bruxelles-Central (Central Station):
Take Bus 71 (direction Delta) → stop at ULB (≈25 min walk/ride). Or take a direct train to Etterbeek Station (≈10 min) → 5 min walk to Usquare.

🚉 From Bruxelles-Nord (North Station):
Direct train to Etterbeek Station (≈20 min) → 5 min walk to Usquare. Or Metro Line 3 or 4 → Gare du Midi → follow directions from Midi.

♿ Reduced mobility access:
Through the main entrance on Avenue Général Jacques 210A, 1050 Ixelles.

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