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Eddy Merckx to IJzer Metro Route

Fare for This Route

Passenger Fare
Adult / General €2.40
Child (Under 6)
Free 		€0.00
Child (6-11)
Free 		€0.00
Youth School Season Ticket (12-17)
Concession fare 		€2.40
Young Adult (18-24, Brussels Resident)
Concession fare 		€2.40
Senior (65+, Brussels Resident)
Concession fare 		€2.40
Senior (65+, Outside Brussels Region)
Concession fare 		€2.40
PRRB Low-Income / Increased Health-Insurance Reimbursement Status
Concession fare 		€2.40
Reduced Mobility (National Discount Card)
Free 		€0.00

Based on Flat fare for this journey. Smart card / IC card fare shown below cash fare where it differs.

First & Last Train

From Eddy Merckx

First train 6:10 AM
Last train 1:08 AM

From IJzer (return)

First train 6:14 AM
Last train 1:04 AM
6 stations1 interchange9.6 km~19 min
Board Line 5 towards Herrmann-Debroux
Eddy Merckx
Erasmus
Simonis
Change to Line 6 towards Simonis
Simonis
Elisabeth
Ribaucourt
IJzer

Route Summary

Travel from Eddy Merckx to IJzer on Line 5, Line 6. You will make 1 interchange along the way, covering approximately 9.6 km in around 19 min.

Return: IJzer → Eddy Merckx
  1. 1
    Start at Eddy Merckx Metro Station.
  2. 2
    Board the Line 5 towards Herrmann-Debroux
    Ride 2 stops to Simonis.
    Change lines here
  3. 3
    Board the Line 6 towards Simonis
    Ride 3 stops to IJzer.
  4. Arrive at IJzer Metro Station. You have reached your destination.
Return: IJzer → Eddy Merckx

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More routes from Eddy Merckx

Simonis
Eddy Merckx → Simonis Simonis → Eddy Merckx

More routes from IJzer

Simonis
IJzer → Simonis Simonis → IJzer

Eddy Merckx to IJzer — Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 stations on the route from Eddy Merckx to IJzer, including the origin and destination.

You need to make 1 interchange to travel from Eddy Merckx to IJzer, using Line 5 and Line 6.

The distance from Eddy Merckx to IJzer is approximately 9.6 km by Metro.

The estimated journey time from Eddy Merckx to IJzer is approximately 19 minutes.

You can travel from Eddy Merckx to IJzer via Line 5 and Line 6 on the Brussels Metro.

To travel in the reverse direction from IJzer to Eddy Merckx, follow the same route in the opposite direction. The journey takes approximately 19 minutes.

Fare for This Route

Passenger Fare
Adult / General €2.40
Child (Under 6)
Free 		€0.00
Child (6-11)
Free 		€0.00
Youth School Season Ticket (12-17)
Concession fare 		€2.40
Young Adult (18-24, Brussels Resident)
Concession fare 		€2.40
Senior (65+, Brussels Resident)
Concession fare 		€2.40
Senior (65+, Outside Brussels Region)
Concession fare 		€2.40
PRRB Low-Income / Increased Health-Insurance Reimbursement Status
Concession fare 		€2.40
Reduced Mobility (National Discount Card)
Free 		€0.00

Based on Flat fare for this journey. Smart card / IC card fare shown below cash fare where it differs.

First & Last Train

From Eddy Merckx

First train 6:10 AM
Last train 1:08 AM

From IJzer (return)

First train 6:14 AM
Last train 1:04 AM
Origin Gates

Eddy Merckx

Gate 0 Boulevard Josse Leemans (Josse Leemanslaan)
Gate 1 Boulevard Josse Leemans (Josse Leemanslaan)
Gate 2 Route de Lennik (Lennikse Baan)
Destination Gates

IJzer

Gate 1 Boulevard Baudouin (Boudewijnlaan)
Gate 2 Boulevard Baudouin (Boudewijnlaan)
Gate 3 Porte d'Anvers (Antwerpsepoort)
Gate 4 Boulevard Baudouin (Boudewijnlaan)
Gate 5 Boulevard Baudouin (Boudewijnlaan)
Gate 6 Avenue de l'Héliport (Helihavenlaan)
Gate 0 (Lift exit) Porte d'Anvers (Antwerpsepoort)