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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Hasselt
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Hasselt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Hasselt:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Hasselt costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Hasselt take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.04 (€-1.68). The journey takes 1h 11m versus 1h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Hasselt
How to get from Brussels to Hasselt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Hasselt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:30 PM1h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)12:15 AMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:30 PM1h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)12:15 AMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 15089:48 AM1h08Brussels-North10:56 AMHasselt station$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 150910:48 AM1h08Brussels-North11:56 AMHasselt station$121One-way0 transfers
- 151011:48 AM1h08Brussels-North12:56 PMHasselt station$121One-way0 transfers
- 15078:48 AM1h08Brussels-North9:56 AMHasselt station$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 PM1h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:10 PMHasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Hasselt:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Hasselt costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Hasselt take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 49 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Hasselt as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Central and arrive in Hasselt station.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hasselt by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Renfe, SNCB | BUS, Regional to go to Hasselt by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 35 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional.
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