The Ringtrambus
This takes you through the Noordrand. Fast and worry-free to Vilvoorde, Brussels Airport and UZ Brussel.
Regular and familiar
On weekdays, the R20 runs every 15 minutes, and on Saturdays every 20 minutes. On Sundays, you travel every 15 minutes from Brussels Airport to Vilvoorde Station, and from there every half hour to UZ Brussel.
Smoothly forward.
This line travels large sections of the route on dedicated bus lanes. That means less time lost in traffic, a quick alternative to the car!
Comfort first
The tram buses of line R20 are larger (sufficient seating), more comfortable, and more accessible thanks to the wide doors and low floor. Most stops also have a shelter and bike parking.
Important destinations
Thanks to the R20, you are better connected to UZ Brussel, Brussels Airport, Medialaan, Drie Fonteinen, Brussels Expo, Kinepolis, AZ Jan Portaels, ING Arena, Heizel, … Say goodbye to searching for and paying for parking!
Kaart Ringtrambus
Smooth with the R20 from Vilvoorde and Grimbergen
Transferring takes you even further
Combine the R20 with other lines and reach even more locations in the region with a maximum of one transfer. Do so, for instance, at UZ Brussels, Vilvoorde center and station, or Machelen Discount P1.
The lines in this region are also well coordinated with the trains of NMBS. This way, you won’t have to wait long anywhere.
Other lines also benefit from the separate bus lanes in Vilvoorde, such as city line 1 (Houtem – Verbrande Brug), lines 21 (Merchtem – Brussels Airport), 28 (Vilvoorde hospital – Mechelen station), and 82 (Brussels Airport – Mechelen station).
Easy change to STIB trams to Brussels. At tram stops Jette UZ Brussel and Esplanade, count on a tram every 6 minutes.
Super fast to work
Do you work at or near Brussels Airport, Brucargo, the offices on Medialaan, a Kinepolis branch in the region, UZ Jette, the Heizel, or Brussels Expo? Then you can travel there smoothly and without traffic with the R20. By choosing this public transport, it can even be extra beneficial... Because your employer is required to contribute to the costs of your commute.
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Tickets and passes
Everyone travels with De Lijn, young and old alike. Frequently or just now and then. For work, school or leisure. Find out here which ticket is best for you, how much it costs and where you can buy it.
Contactless payment on buses and trams
You can pay contactlessly at the white terminal on all De Lijn buses and trams.* It’s easy and quick, and means you always have a valid ticket with you.