What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Houthalen?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Houthalen is to bus which costs €10 - €15 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Houthalen?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Houthalen is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €13 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Houthalen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Houthalen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Houthalen Centrum via Hasselt Station perron 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Brussels to Houthalen?

The distance between Brussels and Houthalen is 96 km. The road distance is 84.8 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Houthalen without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Houthalen without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 41m and costs €16 - €30.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Houthalen?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Brussels to Houthalen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Houthalen bus from?

Brussels to Houthalen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Brussels to Houthalen bus arrive?

Brussels to Houthalen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hasselt Station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Houthalen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Houthalen is 85 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Brussels to Houthalen.

Where can I stay near Houthalen?

There are 627+ hotels available in Houthalen.

Brussels to Houthalen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brussels to Houthalen by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 11 to Houthalen Centrumbus X19 / ...
1h 41m
€16–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Stationbus N884
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 11 to Houthalen Centrumbus X19 / ...
1h 54m
€10–15
Drive 84.8 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Houthalencar 84.8 km
56 min
€14–19

Brussels to Houthalen by train and bus

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1h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.1 km
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Houthalen, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Houthalen Centrum via Hasselt Station perron 11 in around 1h 54m.

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