How to get from Brussels to Borgloon by bus and train?

From Brussels to Borgloon by bus and train

To get from Brussels to Borgloon you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 38 bus from Houzeau station to Royal / King station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 23 bus from Sint-Truiden Station Platform 4 station to Speelhof - Borgloon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Borgloon on the Moovit app.

164min
Walk to bus stationBus - 38
38
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2323
Walk to Borgloon
Leaves from Houzeau

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houzeau
    ID 1969
    830 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal / King
    ID 3567
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Central
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Trond
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sint-Truiden Station Platform 4
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Tongeren Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Speelhof - Borgloon
    ID 401132
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Borgloon
    Walk to
    Borgloon
    Crown Street
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussels to Borgloon by bus and train via R36, IC and 23

To get from Brussels to Borgloon you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R36 bus from Green Hunter station to Brussels South Platform 13 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 23 bus from Sint-Truiden Station Platform 4 station to Speelhof - Borgloon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Borgloon on the Moovit app.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R36R36
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2323
Walk to Borgloon
Leaves from Green Hunter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Hunter
    ID 301134
    1.38 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Dilbeek Town Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 13
    ID 307943
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Trond
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sint-Truiden Station Platform 4
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Tongeren Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Speelhof - Borgloon
    ID 401132
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Borgloon
    Walk to
    Borgloon
    Crown Street
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Borgloon

The distance between Brussels and Borgloon is approximately 94.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Borgloon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Borgloon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brussels to Borgloon

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brussels to Borgloon by bus and train via R36, IC and 23

To get from Brussels to Borgloon you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R36 bus from Green Hunter station to Brussels South Platform 13 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 23 bus from Sint-Truiden Station Platform 4 station to Speelhof - Borgloon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Borgloon on the Moovit app.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R36R36
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2323
Walk to Borgloon
Leaves from Green Hunter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Hunter
    ID 301134
    1.38 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Dilbeek Town Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 13
    ID 307943
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Trond
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sint-Truiden Station Platform 4
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Tongeren Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Speelhof - Borgloon
    ID 401132
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Borgloon
    Walk to
    Borgloon
    Crown Street
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line Central Station - Heroes, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Genk, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels to Borgloon?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line Alsemberg - Brussels South - Groot-Bijgaarden, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Genk, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Borgloon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Borgloon?

    The 38 bus line goes from Houzeau station near Brussels in Brussels to Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Central Station station near Borgloon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Borgloon by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brussels and Borgloon by bus and train is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brussels to get to Borgloon?

    Get on the 38 bus from the Houzeau stop near Brussels in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brussels and Borgloon?

    Get off the bus at the Central Station stop, which is closest to Borgloon.

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