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How to get from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles by bus, light rail and train?

From Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles by bus, light rail and train

To get from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles in Brussels, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 2 light rail from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3 station to Antwerp Astrid Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 71 bus from Central Station station to Fernand Cocq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Light Rail - 2
2
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 71
71
Walk to Ixelles
Leaves from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Hoboken Swans
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Astrid Metro
    ID 103364
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Central
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 6444
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Delta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fernand Cocq
    ID 2928
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ixelles
    Walk to
    Ixelles
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles by bus, light rail and train via 2, IC and 38

To get from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles in Brussels, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 2 light rail from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3 station to Antwerp Astrid Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 38 bus from Central Station station to Idalie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Light Rail - 2
2
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 38
38
Walk to Ixelles
Leaves from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Hoboken Swans
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Astrid Metro
    ID 103364
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Central
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 1001
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Heros
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Idalie
    ID 1906
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ixelles
    Walk to
    Ixelles
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles

The distance between Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2, Brussels and Ixelles, Brussels is approximately 54.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brussels – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Alternative route from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles by bus, light rail and train via 2, IC and 38

To get from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles in Brussels, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 2 light rail from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3 station to Antwerp Astrid Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 38 bus from Central Station station to Idalie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Light Rail - 2
2
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 38
38
Walk to Ixelles
Leaves from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Hoboken Swans
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Astrid Metro
    ID 103364
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Central
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 1001
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Heros
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Idalie
    ID 1906
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ixelles
    Walk to
    Ixelles
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Light Rail line 2, Train line Antwerp Central - Charleroi Central, Bus line 71.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Light Rail line 2, Train line Antwerp Central - Charleroi Central, Bus line Central Station - Heroes.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 and Ixelles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles?

    The 2 light rail line goes from Hoboken Swans station near Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 in Antwerpen to Antwerp Astrid Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Antwerp Astrid Metro station near Ixelles in Brussels.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Ixelles by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 in Antwerpen and Ixelles in Brussels by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to get to Ixelles?

    Get on the 2 light rail from the Hoboken Swans station near Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 in Antwerpen.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 and Ixelles?

    Get off the light rail at the Antwerp Astrid Metro stop, which is closest to Ixelles in Brussels.