How to get from Brussels to Tongeren by bus and train?

From Brussels to Tongeren by bus and train

To get from Brussels to Tongeren in Tongeren, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Observatoire station to Uccle Calevoet station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S1 train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Tongres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Observatoire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatoire
    ID 4854
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Uccle Calevoet
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Uccle Calevoet
    ID 1962
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uccle-Calevoet
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tongres
    Ride to train station
    Tongres
    99 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels to Tongeren by train

To get from Brussels to Tongeren in Tongeren, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S9 train from Saint-Job station to Bruxelles-Schuman station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Tongres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train stationTrain - S9
S9
Train - P
P
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Saint-Job

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saint-Job
    750 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Landen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Schuman
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 7
    Ride to train station Tongres
    Ride to train station
    Tongres
    87 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Tongeren

The distance between Brussels, Tongeren and Tongeren, Tongeren is approximately 117.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Tongeren by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tongeren – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brussels

Brussels is located at Brussels, Tongeren and the nearest public transit station is Observatoire / Sterrenwacht.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
  • Observatoire
  • Mercure

Public transit stations close to Tongeren, Tongeren

Tongeren is located at Maastrichtersteenweg, Tongeren and the nearest public transit station is Tongeren Bilzerpoort.

Train stations close to Tongeren:

  • Tongres

Bus stations close to Tongeren:

  • Tongeren Bilzerpoort
  • Tongeren Moerenpoort
  • Tongeren Kerk

Related Routes

From Brussels to Tongeren by train

To get from Brussels to Tongeren in Tongeren, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S9 train from Saint-Job station to Bruxelles-Schuman station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Tongres station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train stationTrain - S9
S9
Train - P
P
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Saint-Job

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saint-Job
    750 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Landen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Schuman
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 7
    Ride to train station Tongres
    Ride to train station
    Tongres
    87 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Tongeren?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 60, Train line S1, Train line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brussels to Tongeren?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Train line S9, Train line P, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Tongeren?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Tongeren?

    The 60 bus line goes from Observatoire station near Brussels in Brussel to Uccle Calevoet station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Uccle Calevoet station near Tongeren in Tongeren.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Tongeren by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brussels in Brussel and Tongeren in Tongeren by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brussels to get to Tongeren?

    Get on the 60 bus from the Observatoire stop near Brussels in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brussels and Tongeren?

    Get off the bus at the Uccle Calevoet station, which is closest to Tongeren in Tongeren.

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