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How to get from Hechtel-Eksel to Essen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Hechtel-Eksel to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X18 bus from Hechtel Welsh Guardplein station to Overpelt Ziekenhuis station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S32 train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Hechtel Welsh Guardplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hechtel-Eksel
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Overpelt Ziekenhuis
    ID 406736
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Overpelt
    470 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    78 min
  • 7
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hechtel-Eksel to Essen

The distance between Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 118.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hechtel-Eksel to Essen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Hechtel-Eksel

Hechtel-Eksel is located at Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Hechtel Welsh Guardplein.

Bus stations close to Hechtel-Eksel:

  • Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
  • Hechtel Kruispunt
  • Hechtel Sint-Lambertusstraat

Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Heemhuis.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert
  • Essen

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Heemhuis
  • Essen Station
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hechtel-Eksel to Essen?

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Bus line X18, Bus line IC, Bus line S32.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hechtel-Eksel and Essen in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hechtel-Eksel to Essen in Belgium?

    The X18 bus line goes from Lommel Vreyshorring station near Hechtel-Eksel to Overpelt Ziekenhuis station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Overpelt Ziekenhuis station near Essen in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Hechtel-Eksel to Essen in Belgium by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Hechtel-Eksel and Essen in Belgium by bus and train is about 3 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hechtel-Eksel to get to Essen in Belgium?

    Get on the X18 bus from the Lommel Vreyshorring stop near Hechtel-Eksel in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hechtel-Eksel and Essen in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Overpelt Ziekenhuis station, which is closest to Essen in Belgium.

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