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How to get from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren by bus and train?

From Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren by bus and train

To get from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Uccle-Calevoet station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X18 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 10 station to Houthalen Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Houthalen-Helchteren
Leaves from Uccle-Calevoet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uccle-Calevoet
    560 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houthalen Centrum
    ID 409193
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Houthalen-Helchteren
    Walk to
    Houthalen-Helchteren
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren by bus and train via S1, IC and X19

To get from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Uccle-Calevoet station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station to Houthalen Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Houthalen-Helchteren
Leaves from Uccle-Calevoet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uccle-Calevoet
    560 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 403112
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houthalen Centrum
    ID 409193
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Houthalen-Helchteren
    Walk to
    Houthalen-Helchteren
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren

The distance between Brussel, Belgium and Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium is approximately 101.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren 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 Brussel

Brussel is located at Brussel, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Uccle Bourdon.

Bus stations close to Brussel:

  • Uccle Bourdon
  • Bourdon / Horzel
  • Ukkel Horzel

Public transit stations close to Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium

Houthalen-Helchteren is located at Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Houthalen Mijn.

Bus stations close to Houthalen-Helchteren:

  • Houthalen Mijn
  • Houthalen Oudstrijderslaan
  • Houthalen Kleuterweg

Alternative route from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren by bus and train via S1, IC and X19

To get from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Uccle-Calevoet station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station to Houthalen Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Houthalen-Helchteren
Leaves from Uccle-Calevoet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uccle-Calevoet
    560 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 403112
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houthalen Centrum
    ID 409193
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Houthalen-Helchteren
    Walk to
    Houthalen-Helchteren
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line S1, Bus line IC, Bus line X18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line S1, Bus line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct train between Brussel and Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium?

    The S1 train line goes from Uccle-Calevoet station near Brussel to Anvers-Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Central station near Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussel to Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Brussel and Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brussel to get to Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium?

    Get on the S1 train from the Uccle-Calevoet station near Brussel in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brussel and Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Central stop, which is closest to Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium.