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How to get from Arcades to HELHa by light rail and train?

From Arcades to HELHa by light rail and train

To get from Arcades to HELHa in Charleroi, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the S8 train from Watermael station to Ottignies station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the M3 light rail from Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 2 (M) station to Gosselies Léopold station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to train stationTrain - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - M3M3
Walk to HELHa
Leaves from Watermael

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watermael
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi-Central
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 2 (M)
    490 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - M3M3
    Wait for light rail
    M3
    Gosselies Faubourg De Bruxelles (M)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gosselies Léopold
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to HELHa
    Walk to
    HELHa
    Rue Circulaire, 4
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arcades to HELHa by light rail and train via S8, S61 and M3

To get from Arcades to HELHa in Charleroi, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the S8 train from Watermael station to Ottignies station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S61 train and finally take the M3 light rail from Charleroi Ouest (M) station to Gosselies Léopold station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train stationTrain - S8
S8
Train - S61
S61
Light Rail - M3M3
Walk to HELHa
Leaves from Watermael

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watermael
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - S61S61
    Wait for train
    S61
    Jambes
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi-Ouest
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Charleroi Ouest (M)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - M3M3
    Wait for light rail
    M3
    Gosselies Faubourg De Bruxelles (M)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gosselies Léopold
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to HELHa
    Walk to
    HELHa
    Rue Circulaire, 4
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arcades to HELHa

The distance between Arcades, Charleroi and HELHa, Charleroi is approximately 64.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arcades to HELHa by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Charleroi – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arcades

Arcades is located at Arcades, Charleroi and the nearest public transit station is Arcades.

Train stations close to Arcades:

  • Arcades
  • Watermael

Bus stations close to Arcades:

  • Arcades
  • Watermael Gare / Watermaal Station
  • Relais

Public transit stations close to HELHa, Charleroi

HELHa is located at Rue Circulaire, 4, Charleroi and the nearest public transit station is Gosselies Crusoë.

Bus stations close to HELHa:

  • Gosselies Crusoë
  • Gosselies Calvaire
  • Gosselies Place Des Martyrs

Alternative route from Arcades to HELHa by light rail and train via S8, S61 and M3

To get from Arcades to HELHa in Charleroi, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the S8 train from Watermael station to Ottignies station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S61 train and finally take the M3 light rail from Charleroi Ouest (M) station to Gosselies Léopold station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train stationTrain - S8
S8
Train - S61
S61
Light Rail - M3M3
Walk to HELHa
Leaves from Watermael

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watermael
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - S61S61
    Wait for train
    S61
    Jambes
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi-Ouest
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Charleroi Ouest (M)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - M3M3
    Wait for light rail
    M3
    Gosselies Faubourg De Bruxelles (M)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gosselies Léopold
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to HELHa
    Walk to
    HELHa
    Rue Circulaire, 4
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arcades to HELHa?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line S8, Bus line IC, Bus line M3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arcades to HELHa?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line S8, Bus line S61, Bus line M3.

  • Is there a direct train between Arcades and HELHa?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Arcades to HELHa?

    The S8 train line goes from Watermael station near Arcades in Belgium to Louvain-La-Neuve station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Louvain-La-Neuve station near HELHa in Charleroi.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arcades to HELHa by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Arcades in Belgium and HELHa in Charleroi by train and light rail is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Arcades to get to HELHa?

    Get on the S8 train from the Watermael station near Arcades in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Arcades and HELHa?

    Get off the train at the Louvain-La-Neuve station, which is closest to HELHa in Charleroi.

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