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 Center station to Hasselt Station Platform 10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S32 train from Antwerp-Berchem station to Boom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Houthalen-Helchteren may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Boom on the Moovit app.

186min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Houthalen Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houthalen Center
    ID 409315
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
    ID 410717
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 8
    Ride to train station Boom
    Ride to train station
    Boom
    26 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 107.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 186 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom

To check the bus and train schedule from Houthalen-Helchteren to Boom using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Houthalen-Helchteren) and destination (Boom), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line X18, Train line IC, Train line S32.

  • 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 6 min.

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

    The X18 bus line goes from Houthalen Center station near Houthalen-Helchteren to Hasselt Station Platform 10 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hasselt Station Platform 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 6 min.

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

    Get on the X18 bus from the Houthalen Center 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 Platform 10 station, which is closest to Boom in Belgium.

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