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Compare train and bus for Hasselt to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hasselt to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF8 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 CHF8, while a train costs an average of CHF15.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF15 Average price | CHF8 Average price Cheapest | CHF14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Hasselt to Brussels:
A bus is CHF8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hasselt to Brussels costing on average CHF15.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 11m by train vs 1h 16m by car). Tickets start at around CHF15 compared to roughly CHF14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Hasselt to Brussels
How to get from Hasselt to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hasselt to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:45 AM1h35Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)CHF51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:45 AM1h35Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)CHF51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
153412:02 PM1h10Hasselt station1:12 PMBrussels-NorthCHF111One-way0 transfers
Other options
15351:02 PM1h10Hasselt station2:12 PMBrussels-NorthCHF111One-way0 transfers
15373:02 PM1h10Hasselt station4:12 PMBrussels-NorthCHF111One-way0 transfers
15362:02 PM1h10Hasselt station3:12 PMBrussels-NorthCHF111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:10 PM1h45Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)CHF51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hasselt to Brussels:
A bus is CHF8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hasselt to Brussels costing on average CHF15.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 49 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hasselt and Brussels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hasselt station and arrive in Brussels-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Hasselt, Monseigneur Broekxplein and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS to go to Brussels by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 36 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional.
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