Directions to PXL
From the airport to Hasselt
The best way to travel from Brussels Airport Zaventem or Chaleroi South Airport to Hasselt is by train. Timetables can be found on the website of the national railway company or in the app.
From Charleroi airport you can take a local bus (TEC) to the nearest railway station ‘Charleroi-Sud’ or a private shuttle bus to ‘Brussel South’ railway station and of course private taxi services.
At Brussels Airport Zaventem you have a railway station directly at the airport. To travel from or to Brussels Airport Zaventem by train, you need to pay an extra Diabolo fee (approx. € 6,4) in addition to your ticket. More about tickets see below.
From Hasselt railway station to PXL - Campus Elfde-Linie
At Hasselt railway station, you can take the bus to PXL-Campus Elfde Liniestraat or Campus Diepenbeek. Timetables can be found on the website of 'De Lijn'.
Google Maps gives you access to the timetables of both busses and trains.
Click to enlarge the campus plan
Renting a bike
The rent for a bicycle is €40 for a recycled one and €70 for a new one (one year and free check-ups). There is also a deposit of €75 (recycled) or €130 (new) that is used as a guarantee. You will get it back if you turn your bike back in when you leave.
VEDO can also help you with repairs at student friendly prices.
You can pick up student bikes at the VEDO Bike workshops. These can be found on campuses Diepenbeek and Hasselt Elfde Linie street
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VEDO “fietspunt” Diepenbeek |
VEDO “fietspunt” Elfde Linie |
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Located in the buildings of University Hasselt Basement (entrance on side of 'Fitlink’) |
Located in the student tower ‘F’ on the side of the ‘C-building’ |
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Mon, Wed, Thur from 8:30 to 16:00 Tuesday from 8:30 to 17:00 Friday from 8:30 to 12:00 |
Tuesday from 9:30 to 17:00 Thursday from 9:30 to 16:00 |
| +32 472 04 12 80 / +32 11 26 80 69 | +32 472 04 12 80 / +32 11 77 57 10 |
Contact: VEDOfiets@uhasselt.be
Only in need of a bike once or twice? Lend one of the PXL-bikes for free!
Get them at the library (Elfde Linie or Vildersstraat) or the campus desk (Diepenbeek). You can use them for free, but only until the next office day.
Public transport
Bus
The bus company that operates in the Dutch speaking part of the country is 'De Lijn'. The fare you pay depends on how often you take the bus, how you pay, etc. Check the website from DeLijn for more on bus shedules, prices and such.
The ‘Campuspas’ is a special season ticket for students. With this ticket you can take all busses in Hasselt and Diepenbeek that are within the Campuspas zone. You will need a MOBIB-card from De Lijn for this. These cost €5,- and is valid for 5 years. An empty card can be bought at de De Lijn-winkel at Hasselt Railway Station. Afterwards you should buy the Campuspas at the PXL Student Services (Campus Elfde Linie, PXL Congress, building D, ground floor). A pass costs approx. €20,- and it is valid for a whole academic year as long as you have your PXL student card with you.
Don’t forget to tap your MOBIB-card on the yellow machine every time you hop on a bus to validate it! You can check this complete list of valid bus stops. Contact Student Services if you have questions about this ticket (studentservices@pxl.be).
Train
The easiest way to travel between cities in Belgium is by train. The Belgian railway system is exploited and run by the NMBS/SNCB. Most cities are connected to the railway system. Prices vary quite a lot between different products for different kinds of travellers. Most interesting tickets are the Key Card (short distances), the Youth Ticket and the Youth Multi (long distances for youngsters). If you are older than 25, use a Standard Multi instead.
More information on trains via www.belgiantrain.be!
