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

From Watermael to Berchem by bus and train

To get from Watermael to Berchem in Antwerpen, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R36 bus from Watermael station to Brussels South Platform 13 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 90 bus from Berchem Station Platform 31 station to Berchem Post Court Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Watermael may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Berchem on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R36R36
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 9090
Walk to Berchem
Leaves from Watermael

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watermael
    ID 300016
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Sint-Agatha-Berchem Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 13
    ID 307943
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berchem Station Platform 31
    ID 101301
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Lier Cattle Market Platform 5
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Post Court Bridge
    ID 104690
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berchem
    Walk to
    Berchem
    Berchem, 2600 Antwerpen, België
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Watermael to Berchem by bus and train via R36 and IC

To get from Watermael to Berchem in Antwerpen, take the R36 bus from Watermael station to Brussels South Platform 13 station. Next, take the IC train from Brussels South station to Antwerp-Berchem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Watermael may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Berchem on the Moovit app.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R36R36
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Berchem
Leaves from Watermael

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watermael
    ID 300016
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Sint-Agatha-Berchem Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 13
    ID 307943
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Berchem
    Walk to
    Berchem
    Berchem, 2600 Antwerpen, België
    1.32 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Watermael to Berchem

The distance between Watermael, Antwerpen and Berchem, Antwerpen is approximately 54.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watermael to Berchem by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Antwerpen – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Watermael to Berchem

To check the bus and train schedule from Watermael to Berchem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Watermael) and destination (Berchem), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Watermael to Berchem by bus and train via R36 and IC

To get from Watermael to Berchem in Antwerpen, take the R36 bus from Watermael station to Brussels South Platform 13 station. Next, take the IC train from Brussels South station to Antwerp-Berchem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Watermael may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Berchem on the Moovit app.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R36R36
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Berchem
Leaves from Watermael

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watermael
    ID 300016
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Sint-Agatha-Berchem Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 13
    ID 307943
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Berchem
    Walk to
    Berchem
    Berchem, 2600 Antwerpen, België
    1.32 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line Alsemberg - Brussels South - Groot-Bijgaarden, Train line IC, Bus line Berchem Station - Mortsel - Lier.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line Alsemberg - Brussels South - Groot-Bijgaarden, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watermael and Berchem?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watermael to Berchem?

    The R36 bus line goes from Watermael station near Watermael in Brussels to Sint-Agatha-Berchem Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sint-Agatha-Berchem Station station near Berchem in Antwerpen.

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

    The total travel time between Watermael in Brussels and Berchem in Antwerpen by bus and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the R36 bus from the Watermael stop near Watermael in Brussels.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sint-Agatha-Berchem Station stop, which is closest to Berchem in Antwerpen.

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