How to get from Esplanade to Berchem by bus and train?

From Esplanade to Berchem by bus and train

To get from Esplanade to Berchem in Antwerpen, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R20 bus from Brussel Esplanade station to Vilvoorde Station Perron 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S5 train and finally take the IC train from Malines station to Anvers-Berchem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R20R20
Train - S5
S5
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Berchem
Leaves from Brussel Esplanade

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel Esplanade
    ID 330074
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R20R20
    Wait for bus
    R20
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron C
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vilvoorde Station Perron 3
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Vilvorde
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    Malines
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Berchem
    Walk to
    Berchem
    Berchem, 2600 Antwerpen, België
    1.35 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Esplanade to Berchem by bus, light rail and train

To get from Esplanade to Berchem in Antwerpen, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the 35 light rail from Esplanade station to De Wand station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R31 bus and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Anvers-Berchem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 35
Light Rail - 35
Bus - R31R31
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Berchem
Leaves from Esplanade

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Esplanade
    ID 5701
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 3535
    Wait for light rail
    35
    Schaerbeek Gare
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    De Wand
    ID 5700
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel De Wand
    ID 303648
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - R31R31
    Wait for bus
    R31
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berchem
    Walk to
    Berchem
    Berchem, 2600 Antwerpen, België
    1.35 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Esplanade to Berchem

The distance between Esplanade, Antwerpen and Berchem, Antwerpen is approximately 41.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Esplanade to Berchem by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Antwerpen – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Esplanade

Esplanade is located at Esplanade, Antwerpen and the nearest public transit station is Brussel Esplanade.

Bus stations close to Esplanade:

  • Brussel Esplanade
  • Strombeek-Bever Nieuwelaan
  • Esplanade

Public transit stations close to Berchem, Antwerpen

Berchem is located at Berchem, 2600 Antwerpen, België, Antwerpen and the nearest public transit station is Berchem Sint-Willibrordus.

Bus stations close to Berchem:

  • Berchem Sint-Willibrordus
  • Berchem Elisabethlaan
  • Berchem De Villegasstraat

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From Esplanade to Berchem by bus, light rail and train

To get from Esplanade to Berchem in Antwerpen, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the 35 light rail from Esplanade station to De Wand station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R31 bus and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Anvers-Berchem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 35
Light Rail - 35
Bus - R31R31
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Berchem
Leaves from Esplanade

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Esplanade
    ID 5701
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 3535
    Wait for light rail
    35
    Schaerbeek Gare
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    De Wand
    ID 5700
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel De Wand
    ID 303648
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - R31R31
    Wait for bus
    R31
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berchem
    Walk to
    Berchem
    Berchem, 2600 Antwerpen, België
    1.35 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Esplanade to Berchem?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line R20, Train line S5, Train line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Esplanade to Berchem?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Light Rail line 35, Bus line R31, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Esplanade and Berchem?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Esplanade to Berchem?

    The R20 bus line goes from Brussel Esplanade station near Esplanade in Grimbergen to Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron C station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron C station near Berchem in Antwerpen.

  • How long does it take to travel from Esplanade to Berchem by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Esplanade in Grimbergen and Berchem in Antwerpen by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Esplanade to get to Berchem?

    Get on the R20 bus from the Brussel Esplanade stop near Esplanade in Grimbergen.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Esplanade and Berchem?

    Get off the bus at the Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron C station, which is closest to Berchem in Antwerpen.

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