Transport

HOw to get to Pukkelpop (and back home safely)?

train

By train you'll track up to Kiewit station. Kiewit station is 500m from the festival site and is one stop further than Hasselt station.
On Monday morning, NMBS will make sure that all PKP train passengers get home safely. Stewards and clear signage will show you the way to the right platforms for your destination. At the Kiewit bridge, there are also shuttle buses from De Lijn towards Hasselt station. From there there is a wide choice of connections, both by train and by bus.
NEW! Night trains every festival day on August 15, 16 or 17 from Kiewit station towards Gent-Sint-Pieters or Antwerpen-Centraal. All info can be found on this page.
With a PKP train ticket you can travel for free from any Belgian station to Kiewit station and back home again. You can download the NMBS e-train ticket as of Wednesday 23/07/2025 via this page.
Plan your (return) trip via www.belgiantrain.be

FREE (NIGHT) BUSES

Check the overview of free commuter and night buses of De Lijn on this page.
For De Lijn's route planner and services, visit this page. If you want more information about your trip by bus, contact their customer service.

free FESTIVAL SHUTTLES

You can take a De Lijn bus to Hasselt station and from there the PKP shuttle bus will take you to the festival and camping grounds. The stops of the shuttle busses are Hasselt Station and Kinsheid Jesu Kiewit. De Kindsheid Jesu stop is situated 750 m from the festival grounds.

De shuttle buses are available:

Thursday from 9:00 to 5:00
Friday from 9:00 tot 5:00
Saturday from 10:00 tot 5:00
Sunday from 10:00 tot 5:00
Monday from 8:00 tot 16:00

BY BIKE (totally free)

Next to the entrance of the festival ground, there is a large, free and guarded bycicle parking with special thanks to the Provincie Limburg! Although the parking is guarded, make sure you secure your bike sufficiently. Pukkelpop is not liable for any damage to or theft of your bicycle.
Also from the surrounding bicycle highways you can easily cycle to the festival via temporary pop-up routes. Signposted, safe and always the shortest way. Scan the QR code on the signs for more info!
Map out your route via fietssnelwegen.be

BY CAR (not free)

Carpooling is good for your Karma! Check the Slinger-widget on this page.
Important info for those who park outside the permited areas: respect the neighbours! There are plenty of official parking sites within walking distance of the festival site, thank you for using them.
You don't need to reserve parking. The park sites are indicated well, just follow the signalisation.
Our parking sites are cashless, so bring your bank or credit card.
The parking sites are operated by vzw Kiewit; the proceeds go entirely to the operations of their member associations.
Parking tarif
- Are you coming for just one day or driving home every day? If so, park in the 1 DAY PARKING. The fee is €17.
- In the other parking areas, the fees are:
  Thursday 14/08: €30 (4-day parking)
  Friday 15/08: €24 (3-day parking)
  Saturday 16/08: €20 (2-day parking)
  Sunday 17/08: €17 (1-day parking)
- Pay attention: have you got a combi ticket and will you drive home each day? Then choose 1 DAY PARKING and avoid unnecessary costs. You won't receive any refunds if you do order a 4-day ticket. je elke dag op en af?

download parking/neighbourhood plan Here

KISS & RIDE

There are 2 Kiss & Ride zones near the festival grounds, one on each side. Follow the signalisation (and also indicated on the transport map via button above).
- On the northern side (coming from Zonhoven, Houthalen-Helchteren, etc.) the Kiss & Ride is located at Kempische Steenweg 541..
- On the southern side (coming from Hasselt), the Kiss & Ride is located at Kiewit Station (under and along the railroad bridge).

By TAXI

There are 2 official taxi stands close to the festival grounds.

Kempische Steenweg – just past the intersection with Putvennestraat
Leave the festival via the main entrance, turn right on the Kempische Steenweg, follow the Kempische Steenweg and walk a few minutes towards Zonhoven. On your right, at house number 499, you will see the official taxi stand. This is the closest option for many festival-goers.
At Corda Campus – close to the big roundabout
Leave the festival via the main entrance, turn left on the Kempische steenweg and walk along the Kempische Steenweg until you reach the railroad bridge at Kiewit Station. Cross the bridge and at the roundabout you'll find taxis on the right side. Ideal for festival-goers who need to go to Hasselt.
At Hasselt station
At the main entrance of Hasselt station, you'll find a big taxi stand. Follow the station's signalisation.

Good to know

Only officially recognised taxis from Hasselt can pick up customers at these taxi stands.
Taxis without a permit are not allowed to pick up customers in a radius of 200 meter around these areas. Police will actively check permits.
Tarifs are indicated at the taxi stands and in the taxis themselves.
More info about taxis: www.hasselt.be/taxi

Car trouble? During Pukkelpop there is free assistance at the parking sites. Flat batteries, stuck, breakdown? Call the Pukkelpech number that is indicated at your parking and you'll be helped as soon as possible. Hopefully not until then!