How to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom by bus and train?

From Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom by bus and train

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X18 bus from Houthalen Centrum station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S32 train from Anvers-Berchem station to Boom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Houthalen-Helchteren
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 8
    Ride to train station Boom
    Ride to train station
    Boom
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom by bus and train via X18, IC and 86

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X18 bus from Houthalen Centrum station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 86 bus from Mechelen Station Perron 17 station to Boom Station Perron 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boom
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Houthalen-Helchteren
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
    ID 105219
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Boom Station Perron 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boom Station Perron 2
    ID 106853
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boom
    Walk to
    Boom
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom

The distance between Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium and Boom, Belgium is approximately 107.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom 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 Houthalen-Helchteren

Houthalen-Helchteren is located at Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Houthalen Centrum.

Train stations close to Houthalen-Helchteren:

  • Zolder
  • Zonhoven

Bus stations close to Houthalen-Helchteren:

  • Houthalen Centrum
  • Houthalen Kleuterweg
  • Houthalen Nac

Public transit stations close to Boom, Belgium

Boom is located at Boom, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Boom Station Perron 5.

Train stations close to Boom:

  • Niel
  • Ruisbroek-Sauvegarde
  • Schelle

Bus stations close to Boom:

  • Boom Station Perron 5
  • Boom Station Perron 4
  • Boom Station Perron 3

Related Routes

Alternative route from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom by bus and train via X18, IC and 86

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X18 bus from Houthalen Centrum station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 86 bus from Mechelen Station Perron 17 station to Boom Station Perron 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boom
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Houthalen-Helchteren
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 17
    ID 105219
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Boom Station Perron 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boom Station Perron 2
    ID 106853
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boom
    Walk to
    Boom
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line X18, Train line IC, Train line S32.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line X18, Train line IC, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct bus between Houthalen-Helchteren and Boom in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom in Belgium?

    The X18 bus line goes from Hasselt Station Perron 10 station near Houthalen-Helchteren to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hasselt Station Perron 10 station near Boom in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom in Belgium by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Houthalen-Helchteren and Boom in Belgium by bus and train is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Houthalen-Helchteren to get to Boom in Belgium?

    Get on the X18 bus from the Hasselt Station Perron 10 stop near Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Houthalen-Helchteren and Boom in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Hasselt Station Perron 10 station, which is closest to Boom in Belgium.

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