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

From Houthalen-Helchteren to Melle by bus and train

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Melle in Belgium, 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Melle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Bus - X18X18
Train - EXP
EXP
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Houthalen-Helchteren
  • 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
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    104 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lokeren
  • 8
    Ride to train station Melle
    Ride to train station
    Melle
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Houthalen-Helchteren to Melle by bus and train via X18, IC and IC

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Melle in Belgium, 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Melle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Houthalen-Helchteren
  • 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
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    113 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lokeren
  • 8
    Ride to train station Melle
    Ride to train station
    Melle
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Houthalen-Helchteren to Melle

The distance between Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium and Melle, Belgium is approximately 154.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Houthalen-Helchteren to Melle 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 Houthalen-Helchteren

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

Bus stations close to Houthalen-Helchteren:

  • Houthalen Oudstrijderslaan
  • Houthalen Nac
  • Houthalen Kleuterweg

Public transit stations close to Melle, Belgium

Melle is located at Melle, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Melle Gemeenteplein.

Train stations close to Melle:

  • Merelbeke
  • Melle
  • Kwatrecht

Bus stations close to Melle:

  • Melle Gemeenteplein
  • Melle Klaverstraat
  • Melle Ocmw

Alternative route from Houthalen-Helchteren to Melle by bus and train via X18, IC and IC

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Melle in Belgium, 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre station to Melle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houthalen Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Houthalen-Helchteren
  • 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
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    113 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lokeren
  • 8
    Ride to train station Melle
    Ride to train station
    Melle
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line X18, Bus line EXP, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line X18, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Houthalen-Helchteren and Melle in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Houthalen-Helchteren to Melle in Belgium?

    The X18 bus line goes from Hasselt Station Perron 10 station near 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 Melle in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Houthalen-Helchteren and Melle in Belgium by bus and train is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Houthalen-Helchteren to get to Melle in Belgium?

    Get on the X18 bus from the Hasselt Station Perron 10 stop near Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hasselt Station Perron 10 station, which is closest to Melle in Belgium.