How to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot by bus and train?

Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot map

From Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot by bus and train

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot in Belgium, take the X18 bus from Houthalen Centrum station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, take the IC train from Hasselt station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Houthalen-Helchteren
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot by bus and train via X18 and EXP

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot in Belgium, take the X18 bus from Houthalen Centrum station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, take the EXP train from Hasselt station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Bus - X18X18
Train - EXP
EXP
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Houthalen-Helchteren
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 6
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot

The distance between Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium and Aarschot, Belgium is approximately 51.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Houthalen-Helchteren

Houthalen-Helchteren is located at Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Houthalen Oudstrijderslaan.

Bus stations close to Houthalen-Helchteren:

  • Houthalen Oudstrijderslaan
  • Houthalen Nac
  • Houthalen Kleuterweg

Public transit stations close to Aarschot, Belgium

Aarschot is located at Aarschot, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Aarschot Gilsonplein.

Train stations close to Aarschot:

  • Langdorp
  • Begijnendijk
  • Aarschot

Bus stations close to Aarschot:

  • Aarschot Gilsonplein
  • Aarschot Station Perron 9
  • Aarschot Station Perron 8

Related Routes

Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot map

Alternative route from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot by bus and train via X18 and EXP

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot in Belgium, take the X18 bus from Houthalen Centrum station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, take the EXP train from Hasselt station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Bus - X18X18
Train - EXP
EXP
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Houthalen-Helchteren
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 6
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line X18, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line X18, Bus line EXP.

  • Is there a direct bus between Houthalen-Helchteren and Aarschot in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot in Belgium?

    The X18 bus line goes from Hasselt Station Perron 10 station near Houthalen-Helchteren to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hasselt Station Perron 10 station near Aarschot in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Houthalen-Helchteren to Aarschot in Belgium by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Houthalen-Helchteren and Aarschot in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Houthalen-Helchteren to get to Aarschot in Belgium?

    Get on the X18 bus from the Hasselt Station Perron 10 stop near Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Houthalen-Helchteren and Aarschot in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Hasselt Station Perron 10 station, which is closest to Aarschot in Belgium.

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