Transport

Directions to PXL

From the airport to Hasselt

Belgium has 2 main airports offering passenger services: Brussels Airport (Zaventem) and Charleroi Airport (Brussels South).

For long distance travel, the best way is to fly to Brussels Airport Zaventem and then to Hasselt by train. At Brussels Airport Zaventem you have a railway station directly at the airport. Brussels Airport’s train station is equipped with access gates. As a result, you can only enter or leave the station using the square bar code (QR Code) on your train ticket. A standard ticket is valid for all trains at any time of the day on the chosen date and route. Timetables and tickets can be found on the website of the national railway company or in the app.  

If you’re arriving late at night, you can take a taxi to Hasselt or stay overnight in Brussels. Be aware that taking a taxi from Brussels Airport Zaventem to Hasselt can be expensive. It’s recommended to make a reservation in advance: Airportservice Hasselt (+-€100 one way). 

From Charleroi airport you can take a public bus (TEC) to the nearest railway station. More info: By train and bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport | SNCB. Another option is to take a private shuttle bus to ‘Brussel South’ railway station or a private taxi service. 

If you’re from a neighboring country, check if you can get to Hasselt without flying, by international train or Flixbus.

From Hasselt railway station to PXL - Campus Elfde-Linie

 At Hasselt railway station, you can take a taxi (+-€8) or public bus 'De Lijn' (+-€3) to your place of residence or the PXL-campus (addresses of the campuses).

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 

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. 

More information on trains via the app or website www.belgiantrain.be!