How to get from Esplanade to Ixelles by bus and subway?

From Esplanade to Ixelles by bus and subway

To get from Esplanade to Ixelles in Brussels, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 83 bus from Esplanade station to Heysel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 subway and finally take the 71 bus from Namur Gate station to Fernand Cocq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is €2.10. The bus and subway schedule from Esplanade may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ixelles on the Moovit app.

41min€2.10
Walk to bus stationBus - 83
83
Subway - 6
Bus - 71
71
Walk to Ixelles
Leaves from Esplanade

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Esplanade
    ID 2746
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Berchem Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heysel
    ID 2741
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Heysel
    ID 59
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Namur Gate
    ID 45
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Namur Gate
    ID 3518
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Delta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fernand Cocq
    ID 2928
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ixelles
    Walk to
    Ixelles
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Esplanade to Ixelles by bus and subway via 83, 6 and 54

To get from Esplanade to Ixelles in Brussels, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 83 bus from Esplanade station to Heysel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 subway and finally take the 54 bus from Namur Gate station to Fernand Cocq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is €2.10. The bus and subway schedule from Esplanade may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ixelles on the Moovit app.

43min€2.10
Walk to bus stationBus - 83
83
Subway - 6
Bus - 54
54
Walk to Ixelles
Leaves from Esplanade

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Esplanade
    ID 2746
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Berchem Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heysel
    ID 2741
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Heysel
    ID 59
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Namur Gate
    ID 45
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Namur Gate
    ID 3518
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Forest (Bervoets)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fernand Cocq
    ID 2928
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ixelles
    Walk to
    Ixelles
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Esplanade to Ixelles

The distance between Esplanade, Brussels and Ixelles, Brussels is approximately 12.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Esplanade to Ixelles by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brussels – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Esplanade to Ixelles

To check the bus and subway schedule from Esplanade to Ixelles using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Esplanade) and destination (Ixelles), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Esplanade to Ixelles by bus and subway via 83, 6 and 54

To get from Esplanade to Ixelles in Brussels, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 83 bus from Esplanade station to Heysel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 subway and finally take the 54 bus from Namur Gate station to Fernand Cocq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is €2.10. The bus and subway schedule from Esplanade may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Ixelles on the Moovit app.

43min€2.10
Walk to bus stationBus - 83
83
Subway - 6
Bus - 54
54
Walk to Ixelles
Leaves from Esplanade

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Esplanade
    ID 2746
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Berchem Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heysel
    ID 2741
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Heysel
    ID 59
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Elisabeth
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Namur Gate
    ID 45
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Namur Gate
    ID 3518
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Forest (Bervoets)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fernand Cocq
    ID 2928
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ixelles
    Walk to
    Ixelles
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line Berchem Station - Val Maria, Subway line King Baudouin - Elisabeth, Bus line 71.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line Berchem Station - Val Maria, Subway line King Baudouin - Elisabeth, Bus line Throne - Forest (bervoets).

  • Is there a direct bus between Esplanade and Ixelles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Esplanade to Ixelles?

    The 83 bus line goes from Esplanade station near Esplanade in Grimbergen to Berchem Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Berchem Station station near Ixelles in Brussels.

  • How long does it take to travel from Esplanade to Ixelles by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Esplanade in Grimbergen and Ixelles in Brussels by bus and subway is about 41 min.

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

    Get on the 83 bus from the Esplanade stop near Esplanade in Grimbergen.

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

    Get off the bus at the Berchem Station stop, which is closest to Ixelles in Brussels.

  • When is the first subway from Esplanade to Ixelles?

    The first subway from Esplanade in Grimbergen to Ixelles in Brussels is King Baudouin - Elisabeth. It leaves the Heysel station at 1:20 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Esplanade to Ixelles?

    The ride from Esplanade to Ixelles costs €2.10.

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