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 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 60 bus from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station to Chaussée D'Etterbeek station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Bus - 12
12
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 Parc Leop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chaussée D'Etterbeek
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Airport Via Mael
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels Airport
    ID 9600
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    550 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 8
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussels to Aarschot by bus and train via 38, T and IC

To get from Brussels to Aarschot in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 38 bus from Houzeau station to Gare Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus stationBus - 38
38
Train - T
T
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houzeau

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houzeau
    ID 1969
    830 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Gare Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare Centrale
    ID 1003
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - TT
    Wait for train
    T
    Ottignies
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 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 53.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 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
  • Uccle Mercure
  • Mercure / Mercurius

Public transit stations close to Aarschot, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Aarschot:

  • Aarschot
  • Langdorp
  • Begijnendijk

Bus stations close to Aarschot:

  • Aarschot Sancta Maria
  • Aarschot Parkeerpark Aarschot Station
  • Aarschot Gilsonplein

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brussels to Aarschot by bus and train via 38, T and IC

To get from Brussels to Aarschot in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 38 bus from Houzeau station to Gare Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus stationBus - 38
38
Train - T
T
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houzeau

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houzeau
    ID 1969
    830 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Gare Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare Centrale
    ID 1003
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - TT
    Wait for train
    T
    Ottignies
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 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 105 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line 12, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line T, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Aarschot?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 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 Parc Leop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ambiorix Via Parc Leop 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 45 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 Parc Leop station, which is closest to Aarschot in Belgium.