How to get from Brussels to Achel by bus, light rail and train?

Brussels to Achel - Light Rail Schedule

The 82 light rail from Brussels to Achel usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 8 hr 7 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Brussels to Achel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Achel in Hamont-Achel, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 82 light rail from Dieweg station to South Station 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 8 hr 7 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Achel on the Moovit app.

487min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 82
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 805805
Walk to Achel
Leaves from Dieweg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dieweg
    ID 2708
    1.23 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 82
    Wait for light rail
    82
    Quatre Vents
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    South Station
    ID 0636
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    60 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 160.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 487 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Achel by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hamont-Achel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Brussels to Achel

To check the bus, light rail 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, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail 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, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 487 minutes, using Light Rail line 82, Train line IC, Bus line 805.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Brussels and Achel?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 7 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Brussels to Achel?

    The 82 light rail line goes from Dieweg station near Brussels in Brussels to South Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till South Station near Achel in Hamont-Achel.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels in Brussels and Achel in Hamont-Achel by light rail, train and bus is about 8 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 82 light rail from the Dieweg station near Brussels in Brussels.

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

    Get off the light rail at the South Station, which is closest to Achel in Hamont-Achel.

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