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

From Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Louvain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X18 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 10 station to Hechtel Welsh Guardplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    ID 407345
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC, IC and X19

To get from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Louvain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station to Hechtel Kruispunt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 403112
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Kruispunt
    ID 410569
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Aalst, Belgium and Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium is approximately 141.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel 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 Aalst

Aalst is located at Aalst, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Aalst Station Perron 1.

Train stations close to Aalst:

  • Alost Kerrebroek
  • Erembodegem
  • Vijfhuizen

Bus stations close to Aalst:

  • Aalst Station Perron 1
  • Aalst Station Perron 2
  • Aalst Station Perron 3

Public transit stations close to Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium

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

Bus stations close to Hechtel-Eksel:

  • Hechtel Imkerstraat
  • Hechtel Kruispunt
  • Hechtel Welsh Guardplein

Alternative route from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC, IC and X19

To get from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alost station to Louvain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station to Hechtel Kruispunt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Alost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 403112
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Kruispunt
    ID 410569
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line X18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct train between Aalst and Hechtel-Eksel in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Louvain station near Aalst to Louvain station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Louvain station near Hechtel-Eksel in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Aalst and Hechtel-Eksel in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aalst to get to Hechtel-Eksel in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the Louvain station near Aalst in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Louvain stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel in Belgium.

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