The Antwerp premetro, officially known as “Antwerpse premetro“, is the underground transportation system in the city of Antwerp, Belgium.
Although some call it “Antwerp metro”, It is technically a premeter due to its relatively small size.
Inaugurated on 25 March 1975, It currently has a total of eight lines: 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 y 15, that cover different routes throughout the city and its surroundings. The network includes 19 stations, of which 12 are in use. The remaining stations are planned to be opened in the future or remain unused..
premetro map
Here's the Ambere premetro maps. Click on the map to see it larger:
Schedules
The Antwerp premetro operates with the following schedules:
- Work days: of 5:00h until 0:00h.
- Saturdays: of 5:30h until 0:00h.
- Sundays and holidays: of 6:00h until 0:00h.
Antwerp premeter rates
The system offers the following rate options (year 2024):
Here is a table summarizing the fares and pass options of the Antwerp premetro, including US dollar equivalents:
| Rate Type | Cost in EUR | Cost in USD (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| One-way ticket | 3 EUR | $3.15 |
| SMS ticket | 2 EUR | $2.10 |
| Tarjeta Line (per trip) | 1.5 EUR | $1.58 |
| daily pass | 8 EUR | $8.40 |
| Pass of 3 days | 12 EUR | $12.60 |
| Pass of 5 days | 17 EUR | $17.85 |
| pass Buzzy Pazz (1 mes) | 31 EUR | $32.55 |
| Omnipas (1 mes) | 47 EUR | $49.35 |
| Omnipas 65+ (12 months) | 52 EUR | $54.60 |
More information:
- One-way ticket: Allows you to travel during 60 minutes without limit of transfers.
- SMS ticket: Quick purchase via text message, valid for 60 minutes.
- Tarjeta Line: Allows you to charge up to 15 trips, with a discount of 50% regarding the single ticket.
- daily pass: Valid for one full day.
- pass Buzzy Pazz: For young people of 6 a 24 years, with durations of 1, 3 o 12 months, with prices ranging from 31 EUR (ca.. 32.55 USD) until 204 EUR (ca.. 214.20 USD).
- Omnipas: For people over 25 years, available in durations of 1, 3 o 12 months, with prices from 47 EUR (ca.. 49.35 USD) until 306 EUR (ca.. 321.30 USD).
- Omnipas 65+: For people over 65 years, offers unlimited rides for 12 months.
Official Web site
- For more information, visit the official site of the Antwerp premetro.
- Or you can see a list of all the attractions in Antwerp, some of them I'm sure you didn't even imagine.
History of the premeter
The construction of the Antwerp premetro was originally conceived as a large-scale metro system, covering the two main axes: one east-west and one north-south, connecting strategic points such as the Central Station and the Sportpaleis.
The first underground segment, which included the stations Groenplaats, Meir y Opera, was inaugurated in 1975, initially attending the lines 2 y 15.
For 1980, the system had expanded with the opening of the station Diamant y Plantin. During the decade of 1980, tunnel construction continued, with a focus on the north-south axis and the creation of the tunnel Brabo under the river Scheldt, Completed in 1990. The development of underground sections and new stations was temporarily stopped at the end of the 1990s. 1980 due to lack of funds.
In the following decades, new lines were added, as the 5 in 2006 and the 6 in 2007, that took advantage of previously unused tunnels.
From 2015, Partially closed stations such as Astrid and Opera were reactivated, Meanwhile he “Pegasus Plan” was approved to connect eastern areas and open new routes in the city such as the incorporation of the new Zegel station in 2015.
Stations such as Drink y Morckhoven under the leadership of a multidisciplinary team made up of GROUP A, Archipelago y Tractebel.
History of the Antwerp premetro map
The first sketches were made by local engineers and technicians at the beginning of the 1990s. 70, during the construction of the first line, with a rudimentary approach that showed only existing routes.
As the network expanded, the map became more complex, evolving under the supervision of cartographers such as Paul Van Steenkiste, who had a notable influence on its refinement. Van Steenkiste and other designers were inspired by transportation maps of other major cities, especially in the “diagram style” of the London subway. Their efforts resulted in a more stylish and efficient design., which allows travelers to easily identify the routes and stations of the system.
PDF version of the old Antwerp premetro map: Antwerp-metro-map 2014 (Antwerp).pdf
The current map reflects a design that encompasses 11 commercial stations and multiple connections. The expansions of the Premetro in the decades of the 80 y 90, with the addition of tunnels like the Brabotunnel and the Reuzenpijp, enriched the design, capturing complicated routes like the Line 15 what CONECT Boechout con Linkeroever.
Additional data
The Antwerp premetro allows you to see the main most emblematic places of the city. Some stations of interest include:
- Meir: Close to the most popular shopping street in Antwerp, Meir, with shops, restaurants, and the impressive Cathedral of Our Lady, a Gothic monument that houses works by Rubens.
- Antwerpen-Centraal: Antwerp central station, known as the “Railway Cathedral”, It is a place of interest in itself. From here, It is easy to get to Antwerp Zoo and the Diamantkwartier, the diamond district.
- Museum aan de Stroom (MAS): Accessible from the station Van Eeden, he MAS It is a museum that tells the port history of Antwerp, with an impressive collection of art and historical objects.
- Plantin-Moretus: from the station Groenplaats, you can visit the museum Plantin-Moretus, a gem declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which houses one of the oldest printing presses in the world.
- Linkeroever: This station provides access to the park Sint-Annastrand on the left bank of the river Escalda, a place to relax by the water with a panoramic view of the city.