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

From Genval to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Genval to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Genval station to Bruxelles-Nord 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 Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Genval

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Genval
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 410718
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Imkerstraat
    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 Genval to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via S8, IC and X18

To get from Genval to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Genval station to Bruxelles-Nord 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 58 min.

178min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Genval

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Genval
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 410717
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    ID 407345
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    1.44 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Genval to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Genval, Hechtel-Eksel and Hechtel-Eksel, Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 138 km, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Genval 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.

Public transit stations close to Genval

Genval is located at Genval, Hechtel-Eksel and the nearest public transit station is Genval Gare - Quai 1.

Train stations close to Genval:

  • Rixensart
  • La Hulpe
  • Profondsart

Bus stations close to Genval:

  • Genval Gare - Quai 1
  • Genval Gare - Quai 4
  • Genval Gare - Quai 2

Public transit stations close to Hechtel-Eksel, Hechtel-Eksel

Hechtel-Eksel is located at Ekselsebaan, Hechtel-Eksel and the nearest public transit station is Hechtel Peerderbaan 1.

Bus stations close to Hechtel-Eksel:

  • Hechtel Peerderbaan 1
  • Hechtel Imkerstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Genval to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via S8, IC and X18

To get from Genval to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Genval station to Bruxelles-Nord 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 58 min.

178min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Genval

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Genval
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 410717
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    ID 407345
    31 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 Genval to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line IC, Bus line X18.

  • Is there a direct train between Genval 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 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Genval to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The S8 train line goes from Zottegem station near Genval in Rixensart to Bruxelles-Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bruxelles-Nord station near Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Genval in Rixensart and Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the S8 train from the Zottegem station near Genval in Rixensart.

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

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

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