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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Alken is to bus and line 4 bus which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Alken is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €11 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Alken?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Alken. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Alken Kerk via Hasselt Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Brussels to Alken?

The distance between Brussels and Alken is 84 km. The road distance is 77.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Alken without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €12 - €16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Brussels to Alken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Alken bus from?

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

Train or bus from Brussels to Alken?

The best way to get from Brussels to Alken is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €12 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Brussels to Alken bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Alken?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Alken is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Brussels to Alken.

Where can I stay near Alken?

There are 630+ hotels available in Alken.

Brussels to Alken - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 4 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Alken by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Alkentrain Ic / ...
1h 22m
€12–16
Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Stationbus N884
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 3 to Alken Kerkbus 215 / ...
2h 1m
€8–11
Drive 77.7 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Alkencar 77.7 km
1h 1m
€12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brussels to Alkentaxi 77.7 km
1h 1m
€200–240

Brussels to Alken by train and bus

272Weekly Services

1h 22mAverage Duration

€12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 83.8 km
Duration: 1h 22m

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Alken every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Alken Kerk via Hasselt Station and Hasselt Station perron 3 in around 2h 1m.

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