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

From Houthalen-Helchteren to Zele by bus and train

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Zele in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X19 bus from Houthalen Centrum station to Hasselt Station Perron 11 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Zele station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - X19X19
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 - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 403112
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zele
    Ride to train station
    Zele
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Zele 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 Bruxelles-Nord station to Zele station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
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
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zele
    Ride to train station
    Zele
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Houthalen-Helchteren to Zele

The distance between Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium and Zele, Belgium is approximately 131.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Houthalen-Helchteren to Zele 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 Centrum.

Bus stations close to Houthalen-Helchteren:

  • Houthalen Centrum
  • Houthalen Kleuterweg
  • Houthalen Nac

Public transit stations close to Zele, Belgium

Zele is located at Zele, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Zele Lindestraat.

Train stations close to Zele:

  • Zele

Bus stations close to Zele:

  • Zele Lindestraat
  • Zele Kerk
  • Zele Elststraat

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

To get from Houthalen-Helchteren to Zele 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 Bruxelles-Nord station to Zele station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
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
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zele
    Ride to train station
    Zele
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line X19, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line X18, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

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

    The X19 bus line goes from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station near Houthalen-Helchteren to Hasselt Station Perron 11 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hasselt Station Perron 11 station near Zele in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Houthalen-Helchteren and Zele in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the X19 bus from the Hasselt Station Perron 11 stop near Houthalen-Helchteren in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hasselt Station Perron 11 station, which is closest to Zele in Belgium.

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