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

From Maelbeek to Berchem by bus and train

To get from Maelbeek to Berchem in Antwerpen, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S5 train from Brussels-Schuman station to Mechelen 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 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Maelbeek may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Berchem on the Moovit app.

70min
Walk to train stationTrain - S5
S5
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 9090
Walk to Berchem
Leaves from Brussels-Schuman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels-Schuman
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    Mechelen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berchem Station Platform 31
    ID 101301
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Lier Cattle Market Platform 5
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Post Court Bridge
    ID 104690
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Berchem
    Walk to
    Berchem
    Berchem, 2600 Antwerpen, België
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Maelbeek to Berchem by bus and train via 12, IC and 90

To get from Maelbeek to Berchem in Antwerpen, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Maelbeek station to Brussels Airport 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 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Maelbeek may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Berchem on the Moovit app.

80min
Walk to bus stationBus - 12
12
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 9090
Walk to Berchem
Leaves from Maelbeek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maelbeek
    ID 6464
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Brussels Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels Airport
    ID 9600
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    25 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
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Public transit directions from Maelbeek to Berchem

The distance between Maelbeek, Antwerpen and Berchem, Antwerpen is approximately 44.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maelbeek 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 Maelbeek to Berchem

To check the bus and train schedule from Maelbeek to Berchem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Maelbeek) 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.

Alternative route from Maelbeek to Berchem by bus and train via 12, IC and 90

To get from Maelbeek to Berchem in Antwerpen, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Maelbeek station to Brussels Airport 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 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Maelbeek may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Berchem on the Moovit app.

80min
Walk to bus stationBus - 12
12
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 9090
Walk to Berchem
Leaves from Maelbeek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maelbeek
    ID 6464
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Brussels Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels Airport
    ID 9600
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    25 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Train line Grammont - Mechelen, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line Berchem Station - Mortsel - Lier.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line Berchem Station - Mortsel - Lier.

  • Is there a direct train between Maelbeek and Berchem?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Maelbeek to Berchem?

    The S5 train line goes from Brussels-Schuman station near Maelbeek in Brussels to Mechelen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mechelen station near Berchem in Antwerpen.

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

    The total travel time between Maelbeek in Brussels and Berchem in Antwerpen by train and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Maelbeek to get to Berchem?

    Get on the S5 train from the Brussels-Schuman station near Maelbeek in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Maelbeek and Berchem?

    Get off the train at the Mechelen stop, which is closest to Berchem in Antwerpen.

  • When is the first train from Maelbeek to Berchem?

    The first train from Maelbeek in Brussels to Berchem in Antwerpen is Brussels South - Essen. It leaves the Brussels Central station at 5:55 AM.