Living and commuting from Brussels to Diegem ?

ewalsh · 2010-08-31T09:42:38+02:00

Explore living options in Brussels for commuting to Diegem, including safety tips and transport links near Noord station.

ewalsh New member

Member since 02 February 2010

ewalshNew member31 August 2010 07:42:38

Hi all,

its possible that I may be moving to Brussels soon.

I would be working in Diegem, but I would like to live in or close to the city. Where would be the best place to live? I was thinking somewhere close to Noord station would be handy for the train etc. Are there buses out there too ?

Is it relatively safe living around the city ?

thanks folks

bhairav.vyas New member

Member since 06 March 2010

bhairav.vyasNew member18 September 2010 18:26:54

Hi!

The nearest plae in the City (Brussels) from Diegem is Evere. just on the north east edge of the city. There are buses from Evere towards Diegem/Zaventem. Also there are buses to City center (takes 20 mins). Alternatively; you can reach Diegem by train; but I will not suggest Nord as a place to stay. Not a safe area. Central maybe better.

Regards,
Bhairav

Melby Serial expat

Member since 29 March 2010

MelbySerial expat18 September 2010 21:49:41

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Agreed re: Brussels Nord, super scuzzy area, where all the window hookers are (and I don't mean like the "nice" red light district of Amsterdam, just a trash neighborhood like in most places you find prostitutes).

bhairav.vyas New member

Member since 06 March 2010

bhairav.vyasNew member19 September 2010 08:36:56

Also lot of mugging / theft in / around Brussels Nord. Incidents have happened with people I know. I would suggest to avoid it and Midi (Zuid) if you have an option.