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

From Aalst to Diest by bus and train

To get from Aalst to Diest in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 370 bus from Leuven Station Perron 9 station to Diest Station Perron 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 370370
Walk to Diest
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lokeren
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 9
    ID 303135
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 370370
    Wait for bus
    370
    Diest Station Perron 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diest Station Perron 4
    ID 307083
    83 min
  • 9
    Walk to Diest
    Walk to
    Diest
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aalst to Diest by bus and train via IC, IC and BUS

To get from Aalst to Diest in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the BUS bus from Hasselt station to Diest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - BUSBUS
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lokeren
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    78 min
  • 6
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Aarschot
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Diest
    Ride to bus station
    Diest
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aalst to Diest

The distance between Aalst, Belgium and Diest, Belgium is approximately 92.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aalst to Diest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Aalst

Aalst is located at Aalst, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Aalst Station Perron 1.

Train stations close to Aalst:

  • Alost Kerrebroek
  • Vijfhuizen
  • Erembodegem

Bus stations close to Aalst:

  • Aalst Station Perron 1
  • Aalst Station Perron 2
  • Aalst Station Perron 3

Public transit stations close to Diest, Belgium

Diest is located at Diest, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Molenstede Nieuwe Steenweg.

Train stations close to Diest:

  • Diest
  • Zichem

Bus stations close to Diest:

  • Molenstede Nieuwe Steenweg
  • Diest Weerstandsplein
  • Diest Sint-Jacobsplein

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aalst to Diest by bus and train via IC, IC and BUS

To get from Aalst to Diest in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the BUS bus from Hasselt station to Diest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - BUSBUS
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lokeren
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    78 min
  • 6
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Aarschot
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Diest
    Ride to bus station
    Diest
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 370.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line BUS.

  • Is there a direct train between Aalst and Diest in Belgium?

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

  • Which train line goes from Aalst to Diest in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Lokeren station near Aalst to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bruxelles-Midi station near Diest in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Aalst to Diest in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aalst and Diest in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aalst to get to Diest in Belgium?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aalst and Diest in Belgium?

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

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