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How to get from Tongeren to Brussels by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Tongeren to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the IC train from Tongres station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 92 light rail from Palais station to Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 92
Light Rail - 92
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Tongres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tongeren
    Maastrichtersteenweg
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    76 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Palais
    ID 6310
    510 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 92
    Wait for light rail
    92
    Fort-Jaco
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Tongeren to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Tongres station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 38 bus from Gare Centrale station to Houzeau station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 38
38
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Tongres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tongeren
    Maastrichtersteenweg
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    76 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gare Centrale
    ID 1001
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Heros
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houzeau
    ID 1921
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tongeren to Brussels

The distance between Tongeren, Brussel and Brussels, Brussel is approximately 124.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tongeren to Brussels by light rail 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 Tongeren

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

Train stations close to Tongeren:

  • Tongres

Bus stations close to Tongeren:

  • Tongeren Station
  • Tongeren Kerk
  • Tongeren Het Kruis

Public transit stations close to Brussels, Brussel

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

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Houzeau
  • Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job
  • Place Saint-Job

By bus and train

To get from Tongeren to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Tongres station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 38 bus from Gare Centrale station to Houzeau station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 38
38
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Tongres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tongeren
    Maastrichtersteenweg
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    76 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gare Centrale
    ID 1001
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Heros
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houzeau
    ID 1921
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 92.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 38.

  • Is there a direct train between Tongeren and Brussels?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Tongeren to Brussels?

    The IC train line goes from Hasselt station near Tongeren in Tongeren to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Hasselt station near Brussels in Brussel.

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

    The total travel time between Tongeren in Tongeren and Brussels in Brussel by train and light rail is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Hasselt station near Tongeren in Tongeren.

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

    Get off the train at the Hasselt station, which is closest to Brussels in Brussel.

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