How to get from Houthalen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Houthalen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X18 bus from Houthalen Centrum station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXP train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X18X18
Train - EXP
EXP
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houthalen Centrum
    ID 409315
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    53 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 8
    Ride to train station Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via X18, IC and IC

To get from Houthalen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X18 bus from Houthalen Centrum station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houthalen Centrum
    ID 409315
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 8
    Ride to train station Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Houthalen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem

The distance between Houthalen, Zaventem and Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Zaventem is approximately 104.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Houthalen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Zaventem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Houthalen

Houthalen is located at Dorpsstraat, Zaventem and the nearest public transit station is Houthalen Kleuterweg.

Bus stations close to Houthalen:

  • Houthalen Kleuterweg
  • Houthalen Nac
  • Houthalen Centrum

Public transit stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Zaventem

Brussels Airport-Zaventem is located at Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Zaventem and the nearest public transit station is Brussels Airport.

Train stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem:

  • Nossegem
  • Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • Diegem

Bus stations close to Brussels Airport-Zaventem:

  • Brussels Airport
  • Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
  • Zaventem Luchthaven Perron D

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via X18, IC and IC

To get from Houthalen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X18 bus from Houthalen Centrum station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houthalen Centrum
    ID 409315
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 8
    Ride to train station Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Houthalen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line X18, Bus line EXP, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Houthalen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line X18, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Houthalen and Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Houthalen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    The X18 bus line goes from Houthalen Centrum station near Houthalen in Houthalen-Helchteren to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hasselt Station Perron 10 station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

  • How long does it take to travel from Houthalen to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Houthalen in Houthalen-Helchteren and Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Houthalen to get to Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    Get on the X18 bus from the Houthalen Centrum stop near Houthalen in Houthalen-Helchteren.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Houthalen and Brussels Airport-Zaventem?

    Get off the bus at the Hasselt Station Perron 10 station, which is closest to Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

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