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How to get from Brussels to Aarschot by bus and train?

From Brussels to Aarschot by bus and train

To get from Brussels to Aarschot in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station to Chaussée D'Etterbeek station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - S19
S19
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ambiorix Via Maelbeek
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chaussée D'Etterbeek
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Schuman
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Aarschot
  • 8
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels to Aarschot by light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Aarschot in Belgium, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 92 light rail from Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job station to Palais station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 92
Light Rail - 92
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 92
    Wait for light rail
    92
    Schaerbeek Gare
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palais
    ID 6355
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Aarschot
  • 8
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Aarschot

The distance between Brussels, Belgium and Aarschot, Belgium is approximately 53.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels 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 Brussels

Brussels is located at Brussels, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Observatoire / Sterrenwacht.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
  • Mercure / Mercurius
  • Uccle Mercure

Public transit stations close to Aarschot, Belgium

Aarschot is located at Aarschot, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Aarschot Station Perron 9.

Train stations close to Aarschot:

  • Aarschot
  • Begijnendijk
  • Langdorp

Bus stations close to Aarschot:

  • Aarschot Station Perron 9
  • Aarschot Station Perron 8
  • Aarschot Station Perron 7

From Brussels to Aarschot by light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Aarschot in Belgium, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 92 light rail from Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job station to Palais station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 92
Light Rail - 92
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 92
    Wait for light rail
    92
    Schaerbeek Gare
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Palais
    ID 6355
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Aarschot
  • 8
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Aarschot?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line S19, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels to Aarschot?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 92, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Aarschot?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Aarschot?

    The 60 bus line goes from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station near Brussels in Brussel to Ambiorix Via Maelbeek station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ambiorix Via Maelbeek station near Aarschot in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Aarschot by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brussels in Brussel and Aarschot in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brussels to get to Aarschot?

    Get on the 60 bus from the Observatoire / Sterrenwacht stop near Brussels in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brussels and Aarschot?

    Get off the bus at the Ambiorix Via Maelbeek station, which is closest to Aarschot in Belgium.