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

From Brussels to Westerlo by bus and train

To get from Brussels to Westerlo in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the S5 train from Saint-Job station to Mechelen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51B bus and finally take the 32B bus from Herentals The Dunes station to Oosterwijk Camp C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Westerlo on the Moovit app.

197min
Walk to train stationTrain - S5
S5
Bus - 51B51B
Bus - 32B32B
Walk to Westerlo
Leaves from Saint-Job

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saint-Job
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    Mechelen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Platform 11
    ID 108056
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Herentals Station Drop-off
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herentals The Dunes
    ID 109281
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Herentals The Dunes
    ID 109280
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 32B32B
    Wait for bus
    32B
    Aarschot Station Platform 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oosterwijk Camp C
    ID 103392
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Westerlo
    Walk to
    Westerlo
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Westerlo

The distance between Brussels, Belgium and Westerlo, Belgium is approximately 69.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels to Westerlo by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brussels to Westerlo

To check the bus and train schedule from Brussels to Westerlo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels) and destination (Westerlo), 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 to Westerlo?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Train line S5, Bus line 51B, Bus line 32B.

  • Is there a direct train between Brussels and Westerlo?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussels to Westerlo?

    The S5 train line goes from Saint-Job station near Brussels in Brussels to Mechelen station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Mechelen station near Westerlo in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels in Brussels and Westerlo in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brussels to get to Westerlo?

    Get on the S5 train from the Saint-Job station near Brussels in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brussels and Westerlo?

    Get off the train at the Mechelen stop, which is closest to Westerlo in Belgium.

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