Skip to main content

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

From Ekeren Station to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Ekeren Station to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S32 train from Ekeren station to Antwerp Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Platform 11 station to Hechtel Beekeeper Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Ekeren Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

151min
Walk to train stationTrain - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ekeren

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ekeren
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Platform 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Beekeeper Street
    ID 410485
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ekeren Station to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC, L and 26

To get from Ekeren Station to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ekeren station to Antwerp Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 26 bus from Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Ekeren Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

172min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Bus - 2626
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ekeren

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ekeren
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bourg-Leopold
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1
    ID 405604
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Maaseik Bospoort Platform 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    1.44 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Belgium.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Ekeren Station to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Ekeren Station and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 110.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ekeren Station 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 Ekeren Station to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus and train schedule from Ekeren Station to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ekeren Station) 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.

Alternative route from Ekeren Station to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC, L and 26

To get from Ekeren Station to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ekeren station to Antwerp Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 26 bus from Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Ekeren Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

172min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Bus - 2626
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ekeren

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ekeren
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bourg-Leopold
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1
    ID 405604
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Maaseik Bospoort Platform 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    1.44 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Train line S32, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line 26.

  • Is there a direct train between Ekeren Station and Hechtel-Eksel?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ekeren Station to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The S32 train line goes from Ekeren station near Ekeren Station in Antwerpen to Puurs station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Puurs station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Ekeren Station and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ekeren Station to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the S32 train from the Ekeren station near Ekeren Station in Antwerpen.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ekeren Station and Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get off the train at the Puurs stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.