Bus 178 route
Route stops
33 stops • 2 directions
- Etterbeek Gare - Etterbeek Station
- Heverlee Koning Boudewijnlaan
- Leuven Sportcentrum
- Leuven Naamsepoort
- Leuven Parkpoort
- Leuven Station
- Lummen Het Klaverblad
- Houthalen Park & Ride
- Maasmechelen Centrum
- Eisden Berensheuvel
- Eisden Brandweerkazerne
- Lanklaar Rijksweg
- Lanklaar Kruispunt
- Dilsen Centrum
- Rotem Kruispunt
- Elen Rotonde
- Maaseik Van Eycklaan
- Maaseik Van Eycklaan
- Elen Rotonde
- Rotem Kruispunt
- Dilsen Centrum
- Lanklaar Kruispunt
- Lanklaar Rijksweg
- Eisden Brandweerkazerne
- Eisden Berensheuvel
- Maasmechelen Centrum
- Houthalen Park & Ride
- Lummen Het Klaverblad
- Leuven Station
- Leuven Parkpoort
- Leuven Naamsepoort
- Heverlee Koning Boudewijnlaan
- Etterbeek Gare - Etterbeek Station
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 178. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 178 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 178 stop here?'
Where does bus #178 run?
This route serves the Genk (Belgium) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is De Lijn. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'VVR Limburg' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #FFFFFF. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
Bus 178: Elsene VUB - Maaseik Van Eycklaan
Reference
178
Origin
Etterbeek Gare - Etterbeek Station
Destination
Maaseik Van Eycklaan
Route network
VVR Limburg
Operator
De Lijn
Color
#FFFFFF
Bus 178: Maaseik Van Eycklaan - Elsene VUB
Reference
178
Origin
Maaseik Van Eycklaan
Destination
Etterbeek Gare - Etterbeek Station
Route network
VVR Limburg
Operator
De Lijn
Color
#FFFFFF
Quick overview
Explore the bus 178 route in Genk (Belgium). 2 directions, 33 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
