How to get from Diest to Brussels by train?

From Diest to Brussels by train

To get from Diest to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the P train from Diest station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S8 train and finally take the S19 train from Bruxelles-Luxembourg station to Saint-Job station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Train - P
P
Train - S8
S8
Train - S19
S19
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Luxembourg
    10 min
  • 6
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Charleroi-Central
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Job
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    600 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Diest to Brussels by bus, light rail and train

To get from Diest to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the P train from Diest station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the 43 bus from Globe station to Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Train - P
P
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Bus - 43
43
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 42
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Stalle (P)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Globe
    ID 1984
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Globe
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Observatoire
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Diest to Brussels

The distance between Diest, Brussel and Brussels, Brussel is approximately 71.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diest to Brussels by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brussel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Diest

Diest is located at Diest, Brussel and the nearest public transit station is Diest Fort Leopoldlaan.

Bus stations close to Diest:

  • Diest Fort Leopoldlaan
  • Diest Sint-Jacobsplein
  • Molenstede Nieuwe Steenweg

Public transit stations close to Brussels, Brussel

Brussels is located at Brussels, Brussel and the nearest public transit station is Place Saint-Job / Sint-Jobplein.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Place Saint-Job / Sint-Jobplein
  • Gare De Saint-Job / Station Sint-Job
  • Observatoire / Sterrenwacht

Related Routes

From Diest to Brussels by bus, light rail and train

To get from Diest to Brussels in Brussel, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the P train from Diest station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the 43 bus from Globe station to Observatoire / Sterrenwacht station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Train - P
P
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Bus - 43
43
Walk to Brussels
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 42
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Stalle (P)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Globe
    ID 1984
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Globe
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Observatoire
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussels
    Walk to
    Brussels
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line P, Bus line S8, Bus line S19.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line P, Bus line 4, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct train between Diest and Brussels?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Diest to Brussels?

    The P train line goes from Bruxelles-Midi station near Diest in Diest to Bruxelles-Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bruxelles-Nord station near Brussels in Brussel.

  • How long does it take to travel from Diest to Brussels by train?

    The total travel time between Diest in Diest and Brussels in Brussel by train is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the P train from the Bruxelles-Midi station near Diest in Diest.

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

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