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

From Aalst to Brussels by bus and train

To get from Aalst to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the 37 bus from Albert station to Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 48
48
Bus - 37
37
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Alost
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 2780
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Decroly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albert
    ID 2957
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Gare Linkebeek
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    ID 4856
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Aalst to Brussels by bus, light rail and train

To get from Aalst to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the 37 bus from Héros / Helden station to Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Bus - 37
37
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Alost
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Carrefour Stalle
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5026
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Héros / Helden
    ID 1651
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Gare Linkebeek
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    ID 4856
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aalst to Brussels
The distance between Aalst, Brussel and Brussels, Brussel is approximately 35.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aalst to Brussels by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brussel – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Aalst

Aalst is located at Aalst, Brussel and the nearest public transit station is Aalst De Wolfkaai.

Train stations close to Aalst:

  • Vijfhuizen
  • Alost Kerrebroek
  • Erembodegem

Bus stations close to Aalst:

  • Aalst De Wolfkaai
  • Aalst Station Perron 4
  • Aalst Station Perron 5
Public transit stations close to Brussels, Brussel

Brussels is located at Brussels, Brussel and the nearest public transit station is Thevenet.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Uccle Mercure
  • Houzeau
  • Place Saint-Job / Sint-Jobplein

From Aalst to Brussels by bus, light rail and train

To get from Aalst to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the 37 bus from Héros / Helden station to Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Bus - 37
37
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Alost
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare Du Midi / Zuidstation
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Carrefour Stalle
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5026
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Héros / Helden
    ID 1651
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Gare Linkebeek
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    ID 4856
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Aalst to Brussels?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 48, Bus line 37.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 4, Bus line 37.

  • Is there a direct train between Aalst and Brussels?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aalst to Brussels?

    The IC train line goes from Tongres station near Aalst in Belgium to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Bruxelles-Midi station near Brussels in Brussel.

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

    The total travel time between Aalst in Belgium and Brussels in Brussel by train and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aalst to get to Brussels?

    Get on the IC train from the Tongres station near Aalst in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aalst and Brussels?

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Midi stop, which is closest to Brussels in Brussel.

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