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How to get from Dessel to Herent by bus and train?

Dessel to Herent map

From Dessel to Herent by bus and train

To get from Dessel to Herent in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 470 bus from Dessel Kuilstraat station to Turnhout Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S2 train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Herent station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Bus - 470470
Train - IC
IC
Train - S2
S2
Walk to Herent
Leaves from Dessel Kuilstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dessel
  • 2
    Bus - 470470
    Wait for bus
    470
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Turnhout
    160 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    La Louvière-Sud
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    72 min
  • 7
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Louvain
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herent
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herent
    Walk to
    Herent
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dessel to Herent by bus and train via 470, IC and 285

To get from Dessel to Herent in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 470 bus from Dessel Kuilstraat station to Turnhout Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 285 bus from Mechelen Station Perron 14 station to Herent Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Bus - 470470
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 285285
Walk to Herent
Leaves from Dessel Kuilstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dessel
  • 2
    Bus - 470470
    Wait for bus
    470
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Turnhout
    160 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    La Louvière-Sud
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 14
    ID 305821
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    Leuven Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herent Station
    ID 307818
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Herent
    Walk to
    Herent
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dessel to Herent

The distance between Dessel, Belgium and Herent, Belgium is approximately 115.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dessel to Herent 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 Dessel

Dessel is located at Dessel, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Dessel Kuilstraat.

Bus stations close to Dessel:

  • Dessel Kuilstraat
  • Dessel Koolvenstraat
  • Dessel Heidekapel

Public transit stations close to Herent, Belgium

Herent is located at Herent, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Herent Myrna Mack.

Train stations close to Herent:

  • Wijgmaal
  • Louvain
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Herent:

  • Herent Myrna Mack
  • Herent De Wildeman
  • Herent Station

Dessel to Herent map

Alternative route from Dessel to Herent by bus and train via 470, IC and 285

To get from Dessel to Herent in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 470 bus from Dessel Kuilstraat station to Turnhout Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 285 bus from Mechelen Station Perron 14 station to Herent Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Bus - 470470
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 285285
Walk to Herent
Leaves from Dessel Kuilstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dessel
  • 2
    Bus - 470470
    Wait for bus
    470
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Turnhout
    160 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    La Louvière-Sud
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malines
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Perron 14
    ID 305821
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 285285
    Wait for bus
    285
    Leuven Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herent Station
    ID 307818
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Herent
    Walk to
    Herent
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dessel to Herent?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 470, Bus line IC, Bus line S2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dessel to Herent?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 470, Bus line IC, Bus line 285.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dessel and Herent in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dessel to Herent in Belgium?

    The 470 bus line goes from Turnhout Station Perron 2 station near Dessel to Turnhout Station Perron 2 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Turnhout Station Perron 2 station near Herent in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Dessel and Herent in Belgium by bus and train is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dessel to get to Herent in Belgium?

    Get on the 470 bus from the Turnhout Station Perron 2 stop near Dessel in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dessel and Herent in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Turnhout Station Perron 2 station, which is closest to Herent in Belgium.

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