How to get from De Brouckère to Alken by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from De Brouckère to Alken in Belgium, take the 3 light rail from De Brouckère 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 12 min.

72min
Light Rail - 3
Light Rail - 3
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from De Brouckère

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    De Brouckère
  • 2
    Light Rail - 3
    Wait for light rail
    3
    Esplanade
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 67
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    20 m • 1 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

Alternative route by light rail and train via 4 and IC

To get from De Brouckère to Alken in Belgium, take the 4 light rail from De Brouckère 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 17 min.

77min
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from De Brouckère

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    De Brouckère
  • 2
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Gare du Nord
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 67
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    20 m • 1 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 De Brouckère to Alken

The distance between De Brouckère, Belgium and Alken, Belgium is approximately 83.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from De Brouckère to Alken by light rail 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 De Brouckère

De Brouckère is located at De Brouckère, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is De Brouckere.

Subway stations close to De Brouckère:

  • Rogier
  • Sainte-Catherine / Sint-Katelijne

Bus stations close to De Brouckère:

  • De Brouckere
  • De Brouckère
  • Brussel Beurs

Public transit stations close to Alken, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Alken:

  • Alken

Bus stations close to Alken:

  • Alken Lokerstraat
  • Alken Steenweg
  • Alken Kruispunt

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via 4 and IC

To get from De Brouckère to Alken in Belgium, take the 4 light rail from De Brouckère 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 17 min.

77min
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from De Brouckère

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    De Brouckère
  • 2
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Gare du Nord
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 67
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    20 m • 1 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 De Brouckère to Alken?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from De Brouckère to Alken?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct light rail between De Brouckère and Alken?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from De Brouckère to Alken?

    The 3 light rail line goes from Esplanade station near De Brouckère in Brussel to Gare du 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 De Brouckère to Alken by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between De Brouckère in Brussel and Alken in Belgium by light rail and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near De Brouckère to get to Alken?

    Get on the 3 light rail from the Esplanade station near De Brouckère in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between De Brouckère and Alken?

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

  • When is the first train from De Brouckère to Alken?

    The first train from De Brouckère in Brussel to Alken in Belgium is Bruges - Genk. It leaves the Bruxelles-Central station at 8:17 AM.

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