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

From Botanique to HELHa by light rail and train

To get from Botanique to HELHa in Charleroi, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord 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 10 min.

130min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - S61
S61
Light Rail - M3M3
Walk to HELHa
Leaves from Bruxelles-Nord

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    920 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Arlon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    31 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

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

To get from Botanique to HELHa in Charleroi, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the S8 train from Bruxelles-Nord 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 30 min.

150min
Walk to train stationTrain - S8
S8
Train - S61
S61
Light Rail - M3M3
Walk to HELHa
Leaves from Bruxelles-Nord

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    920 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    47 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 Botanique to HELHa

The distance between Botanique, Charleroi and HELHa, Charleroi is approximately 73.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Botanique 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 Botanique

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

Bus stations close to Botanique:

  • Botanique / Kruidtuin
  • Sint-Joost-Ten-Node Kruidtuin
  • Gillon

Public transit stations close to HELHa, Charleroi

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

Bus stations close to HELHa:

  • Gosselies Place Des Martyrs
  • Gosselies Calvaire
  • Gosselies Calvaire (Ch. De Nivelles)

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

To get from Botanique to HELHa in Charleroi, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the S8 train from Bruxelles-Nord 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 30 min.

150min
Walk to train stationTrain - S8
S8
Train - S61
S61
Light Rail - M3M3
Walk to HELHa
Leaves from Bruxelles-Nord

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    920 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    47 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 Botanique to HELHa?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line S61, Bus line M3.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line S8, Bus line S61, Bus line M3.

  • Is there a direct train between Botanique and HELHa?

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

  • Which train line goes from Botanique to HELHa?

    The IC train line goes from Bruxelles-Nord station near Botanique in Brussel to Arlon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Arlon station near HELHa in Charleroi.

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

    The total travel time between Botanique in Brussel and HELHa in Charleroi by train and light rail is about 2 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Bruxelles-Nord station near Botanique in Brussel.

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

    Get off the train at the Arlon station, which is closest to HELHa in Charleroi.

  • When is the first train from Botanique to HELHa?

    The first train from Botanique in Brussel to HELHa in Charleroi is Anvers-Central - Charleroi-Central. It leaves the Bruxelles-Congrès station at 2:15 AM.

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