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

From Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Lanaken by bus and train

To get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Lanaken you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station to Leuven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 45 bus from Genk Station Platform 13 station to Lanaken Cultural Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lanaken on the Moovit app.

154min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4545
Walk to Lanaken
Leaves from Brussels Airport-Zaventem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Liège-Guillemins
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genk
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genk Station Platform 13
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Maastricht Station Platform D
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lanaken Cultural Center
    ID 405195
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lanaken
    Walk to
    Lanaken
    Church Square
    420 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Lanaken

The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Lanaken is approximately 114.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Lanaken by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lanaken – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Lanaken

To check the bus and train schedule from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Lanaken using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels Airport-Zaventem) and destination (Lanaken), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 45.

  • Is there a direct train between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Lanaken?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Lanaken?

    The IC train line goes from Leuven station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem to Genk station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Genk station near Lanaken.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Lanaken by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brussels Airport-Zaventem to get to Lanaken?

    Get on the IC train from the Leuven station near Brussels Airport-Zaventem in Zaventem.

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

    Get off the train at the Genk stop, which is closest to Lanaken.

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