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How to get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train?

From Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Louvain-La-Neuve 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 5 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

207min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Louvain-La-Neuve

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    61 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 5
    ID 403118
    20 m • 1 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 Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via S8, IC and X18

To get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Louvain-La-Neuve 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 3 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

206min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Louvain-La-Neuve

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    61 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 Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Louvain-La-Neuve and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 151.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Louvain-La-Neuve 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 Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus and train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Louvain-La-Neuve) 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 Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via S8, IC and X18

To get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S8 train from Louvain-La-Neuve 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 3 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Louvain-La-Neuve may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

206min
Train - S8
S8
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Louvain-La-Neuve

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain-La-Neuve
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Zottegem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    61 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 Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Train line S8, Train line IC, Bus line X18.

  • Is there a direct train between Louvain-La-Neuve and Hechtel-Eksel?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Louvain-La-Neuve to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The S8 train line goes from Zottegem station near Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve 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.

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

    The total travel time between Louvain-La-Neuve and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 3 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Louvain-La-Neuve to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the S8 train from the Zottegem station near Louvain-La-Neuve in Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve.

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

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

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