There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Paal by bus, train, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 1h 38m
€1 - €3
3 alternative options
Train, line 7 bus • 1h 53m
€8 - €13
Taxi • 51 min
€110 - €140
Drive • 51 min
€8 - €13
Brussels to Paal by bus
The bus journey time between Brussels and Paal is around 1h 38m and covers a distance of around 74 km. The fastest bus normally takes 1h 38m. Operated by De Lijn, the Brussels to Paal bus service departs from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 and arrives in Paal Dorp. Typically only one bus runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Bus route overview
First and last buses
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Brussels to Paal bus schedules
Buses departing Friday
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Paal is 800 14689.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Paal is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Paal is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 14689.
Last updated: 16 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Paal is to bus which costs €1 - €3 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Paal is to taxi which takes 51 min and costs €110 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 and arriving at Paal Dorp. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Brussels and Paal is 61 km. The road distance is 79.1 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Paal without a car is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs €1 - €3.
The bus from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 to Paal Dorp takes 1h 38m including transfers and departs once a week.
Brussels to Paal bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 station.
Brussels to Paal bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Paal Dorp station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Paal is 79 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Brussels to Paal.
There are 64+ hotels available in Paal. Prices start at €75 per night.
- Distance: 61.5 km
- Duration: 1h 38m
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Paal, Belgium?
De Lijn operates a bus from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 to Paal Dorp once a week. Tickets cost €1 - €3 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brux.-Nord/Brus.-Noord to Diest
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- 1st Class
- €11 - €16
- Phone
- 070 220 200
- delijn
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Elsene VUB Gebouw M inrit 11 to Paal Dorp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- €2
- single ticket
- €3
Bus from Diest Station perron 2 to Paal Dorp
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- €2
- single ticket
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- €110 - €140
Your Private Driver
- Phone
- +32 466 24 16 94
- Website
- yourprivatedriver.be
Viabrussels
- Phone
- +32 49 42 63 06 5
- Website
- viabrussels.com
Taxis Bleus
- Phone
- +32 2 268 00 00
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Prestige DRIVER
- Phone
- +32 493 84 65 91
- Website
- prestigedriver.be
Gentle car service
- Phone
- +32 497 11 17 61
- Website
- taxi-aeroports.be
Brussels Taxis
- Phone
- +32 484 97 59 75
- Website
- brusselstaxis.be
Airport-driver.be
- Phone
- +32 488 09 36 51
- Website
- airport-driver.be
Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +32 28 81 02 02
- Website
- airport-taxis.be
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