Practical Information
On‑campus programme: 19–23 October 2026
Online kick-off session: Week of 28 September 2026
Location: PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Hasselt, Belgium
Format: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) for Staff financed by Erasmus +
Further practical details regarding the programme, accommodation, and participation will be communicated to registered participants.
For questions, please contact international@pxl.be.
How to reach PXL, 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. At Hasselt railway station, you can take a taxi (+-€8) or public bus 'De Lijn' (+-€2,5) to your hotel or the PXL-campus (addresses of the campuses).
Google Maps gives you access to the timetables of both buses and trains.
Accomodation in Hasselt
Book your hotel in Hasselt:
B&B HOTELS
Park Inn by Radisson Hasselt
Holiday Inn Express Hasselt
Youth hostel Hostel H is close to the railway station and at walking distance of the centre of Hasselt.
You could also look for an appartment through Airbnb rentals in Hasselt.
More options: Overnight accomodations | Visit Hasselt
Upcoming events in Hasselt
16th of October: Italy day at PXL
17th-18th of October Jeneverfeesten (Gin festival).
For more information on the sights, cultural activities and events in Hasselt: Visit Hasselt
Hasselt is well connected to other major cities in Flanders and Wallonia by train (NMBS / SNCB) and by bus (De Lijn). For more tips on travel in Flanders: Visit Flanders. If you wish you can extend your stay with a visit to Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels (or wherever your heart desires).