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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 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 37 bus from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station to Albert station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Bus - 48
48
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 - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Albert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albert
    ID 2934
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Anneessens
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 2778
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 8
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels to Aarschot by bus, light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Aarschot in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 37 bus from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station to Héros / Helden station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
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 - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Albert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Héros / Helden
    ID 2355
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5058
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Gare du Nord
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 67
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 9
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    24 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 50.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 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 Gilsonplein.

Train stations close to Aarschot:

  • Langdorp
  • Begijnendijk
  • Aarschot

Bus stations close to Aarschot:

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

From Brussels to Aarschot by bus, light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Aarschot in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 37 bus from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station to Héros / Helden station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
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 - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Albert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Héros / Helden
    ID 2355
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5058
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Gare du Nord
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 67
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 9
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line 48, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line 4, 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 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Aarschot?

    The 37 bus line goes from Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station near Brussels in Brussel to Albert station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Albert 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 17 min.

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

    Get on the 37 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 Albert station, which is closest to Aarschot in Belgium.