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

By bus and train

To get from Brussels to Tongeren in Tongeren, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 136 bus from Vivier D'Oie station to Place Victor Horta / Victor Hortaplein station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Liège-Guillemins station to Tongres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 136136
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Vivier D'Oie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vivier D'Oie
    ID 300016
    1.36 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 136136
    Wait for bus
    136
    Dilbeek Cryptelaan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Place Victor Horta / Victor Hortaplein
    ID 307142
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tongres
    Ride to train station
    Tongres
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Tongeren in Tongeren, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 4 light rail from Heros station to Gare du Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Liège-Guillemins station to Tongres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Heros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5058
    1.9 km • 25 min
  • 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
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    53 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tongres
    Ride to train station
    Tongres
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Tongeren

The distance between Brussels, Tongeren and Tongeren, Tongeren is approximately 138.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Tongeren by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tongeren – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brussels

Brussels is located at Brussels, Tongeren and the nearest public transit station is Observatoire / Sterrenwacht.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
  • Mercure / Mercurius
  • Uccle Mercure

Public transit stations close to Tongeren, Tongeren

Tongeren is located at Maastrichtersteenweg, Tongeren and the nearest public transit station is Tongeren Station.

Train stations close to Tongeren:

  • Tongres

Bus stations close to Tongeren:

  • Tongeren Station
  • Tongeren Koemarkt
  • Tongeren Kerk

Related Routes

By light rail and train

To get from Brussels to Tongeren in Tongeren, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 4 light rail from Heros station to Gare du Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Liège-Guillemins station to Tongres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Heros

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heros
    ID 5058
    1.9 km • 25 min
  • 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
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liège-Guillemins
    53 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tongres
    Ride to train station
    Tongres
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 136, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Tongeren?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Tongeren?

    The 136 bus line goes from Vivier D'Oie station near Brussels in Brussel to Dilbeek Cryptelaan station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Tongres station near Tongeren in Tongeren.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels in Brussel and Tongeren in Tongeren by bus and train is about 2 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 136 bus from the Vivier D'Oie stop near Brussels in Brussel.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tongres station, which is closest to Tongeren in Tongeren.

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