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Erasmus 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 Erasmus

First train 6:12 AM
Last train 1:10 AM

From IJzer (return)

First train 6:14 AM
Last train 1:04 AM
5 stations1 interchange8.5 km~17 min
Board Line 5 towards Herrmann-Debroux
Erasmus
Simonis
Change to Line 6 towards Simonis
Simonis
Elisabeth
Ribaucourt
IJzer

Route Summary

Travel from Erasmus to IJzer on Line 5, Line 6. You will make 1 interchange along the way, covering approximately 8.5 km in around 17 min.

Return: IJzer → Erasmus
  1. 1
    Start at Erasmus Metro Station.
  2. 2
    Board the Line 5 towards Herrmann-Debroux
    Ride 1 stop 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 → Erasmus

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Erasmus to IJzer — Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 stations on the route from Erasmus to IJzer, including the origin and destination.

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

The distance from Erasmus to IJzer is approximately 8.5 km by Metro.

The estimated journey time from Erasmus to IJzer is approximately 17 minutes.

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

To travel in the reverse direction from IJzer to Erasmus, follow the same route in the opposite direction. The journey takes approximately 17 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 Erasmus

First train 6:12 AM
Last train 1:10 AM

From IJzer (return)

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

Erasmus

Gate 1 Route de Lennik (Lennikse Baan)
Gate 2 Route de Lennik (Lennikse Baan)
Gate 3 Allée de la Recherche (Researchdreef)
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)