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How to get from Etterbeek to Alken by train?

By train

To get from Etterbeek to Alken in Belgium, take the S8 train from Etterbeek station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Alken station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Etterbeek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Etterbeek
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station Alken
    Ride to train station
    Alken
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail and train

To get from Etterbeek to Alken in Belgium, take the 25 light rail from Etterbeek Gare station to Gare du Nord station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Alken station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Light Rail - 25
Light Rail - 25
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Etterbeek Gare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Etterbeek
  • 2
    Light Rail - 25
    Wait for light rail
    25
    Rogier
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 67
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station Alken
    Ride to train station
    Alken
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Etterbeek to Alken

The distance between Etterbeek, Belgium and Alken, Belgium is approximately 90.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Etterbeek to Alken by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Etterbeek

Etterbeek is located at Etterbeek, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Etterbeek Gare.

Bus stations close to Etterbeek:

  • Etterbeek Gare
  • Ixelles Plaine
  • Elsene Etterbeek Station

Public transit stations close to Alken, Belgium

Alken is located at Alken, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Alken Industriepark II.

Train stations close to Alken:

  • Alken

Bus stations close to Alken:

  • Alken Industriepark II
  • Alken Station
  • Alken Lokerstraat

By light rail and train

To get from Etterbeek to Alken in Belgium, take the 25 light rail from Etterbeek Gare station to Gare du Nord station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Alken station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Light Rail - 25
Light Rail - 25
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Etterbeek Gare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Etterbeek
  • 2
    Light Rail - 25
    Wait for light rail
    25
    Rogier
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 67
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station Alken
    Ride to train station
    Alken
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Etterbeek to Alken?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line S8, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Etterbeek to Alken?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Etterbeek and Alken?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Etterbeek to Alken?

    The S8 train line goes from Bruxelles-Midi station near Etterbeek in Brussel to Bruxelles-Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Alken station near Alken in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Etterbeek to Alken by train?

    The total travel time between Etterbeek in Brussel and Alken in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Etterbeek to get to Alken?

    Get on the S8 train from the Bruxelles-Midi station near Etterbeek in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Etterbeek and Alken?

    Get off the train at the Alken station, which is closest to Alken in Belgium.

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