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

From Madou to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Madou to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R81 bus from Madou station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 5 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Madou may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R81R81
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Madou

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madou
    ID 301080
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R81R81
    Wait for bus
    R81
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 5
    ID 403118
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Imkerstraat
    ID 410485
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Madou to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via R90, IC and X19

To get from Madou to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R90 bus from Madou station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 5 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Madou may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R90R90
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Madou

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madou
    ID 301080
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R90R90
    Wait for bus
    R90
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 5
    ID 403118
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Imkerstraat
    ID 410485
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Madou to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Madou and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 117.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madou to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hechtel-Eksel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Madou to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus and train schedule from Madou to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Madou) and destination (Hechtel-Eksel), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Madou to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via R90, IC and X19

To get from Madou to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R90 bus from Madou station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 5 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Madou may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R90R90
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Madou

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madou
    ID 301080
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - R90R90
    Wait for bus
    R90
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 5
    ID 403118
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Imkerstraat
    ID 410485
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line R81, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line R90, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Madou and Hechtel-Eksel?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Madou to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The R81 bus line goes from Madou station near Madou in Brussel to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Madou and Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Madou to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the R81 bus from the Madou stop near Madou in Brussel.

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

    Get off the bus at the Brussel Noord Afstaphalte stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.

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