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

From Brussels to Achel by bus and train

To get from Brussels to Achel in Hamont-Achel, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S9 train from Saint-Job station to Leuven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 805 bus from Genk Station Platform 13 station to Sint-Huibrechts-Lille Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 480 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Achel on the Moovit app.

480min
Walk to train stationTrain - S9
S9
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 805805
Walk to Achel
Leaves from Saint-Job

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saint-Job
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Landen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genk
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genk Station Platform 13
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 805805
    Wait for bus
    805
    Neerpelt Station Platform 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sint-Huibrechts-Lille Center
    ID 406956
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Achel
    Walk to
    Achel
    Michiels Square
    3.28 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussels to Achel by bus and train via W, IC and 805

To get from Brussels to Achel in Hamont-Achel, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the W bus from Green Hunter station to Brussels South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 805 bus from Genk Station Platform 13 station to Sint-Huibrechts-Lille Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Achel on the Moovit app.

403min
Walk to bus station
Bus - WW
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 805805
Walk to Achel
Leaves from Green Hunter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Hunter
    ID 301134
    1.34 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - WW
    Wait for bus
    W
    Brussels South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    90 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genk
    102 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genk Station Platform 13
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 805805
    Wait for bus
    805
    Neerpelt Station Platform 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sint-Huibrechts-Lille Center
    ID 406956
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Achel
    Walk to
    Achel
    Michiels Square
    3.28 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Achel

The distance between Brussels, Hamont-Achel and Achel, Hamont-Achel is approximately 157.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 480 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Achel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hamont-Achel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brussels to Achel

To check the bus and train schedule from Brussels to Achel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels) and destination (Achel), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brussels to Achel by bus and train via W, IC and 805

To get from Brussels to Achel in Hamont-Achel, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the W bus from Green Hunter station to Brussels South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 805 bus from Genk Station Platform 13 station to Sint-Huibrechts-Lille Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Achel on the Moovit app.

403min
Walk to bus station
Bus - WW
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 805805
Walk to Achel
Leaves from Green Hunter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Hunter
    ID 301134
    1.34 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - WW
    Wait for bus
    W
    Brussels South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    90 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genk
    102 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genk Station Platform 13
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 805805
    Wait for bus
    805
    Neerpelt Station Platform 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sint-Huibrechts-Lille Center
    ID 406956
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Achel
    Walk to
    Achel
    Michiels Square
    3.28 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 480 minutes, using Train line S9, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Genk, Bus line Genk - Neerpelt Express.

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

    The alternative route takes 403 minutes, using Bus line Brussels - Waterloo - Braine-l'Alleud, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Genk, Bus line Genk - Neerpelt Express.

  • Is there a direct train between Brussels and Achel?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 480 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussels to Achel?

    The S9 train line goes from Saint-Job station near Brussels in Brussels to Landen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Landen station near Achel in Hamont-Achel.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels in Brussels and Achel in Hamont-Achel by train and bus is about 480 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brussels to get to Achel?

    Get on the S9 train from the Saint-Job station near Brussels in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brussels and Achel?

    Get off the train at the Landen stop, which is closest to Achel in Hamont-Achel.

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