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

From Brussels Congress to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Brussels Congress to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Brussels Congress station to Brussels North 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 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Congress may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

132min
Train - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Brussels Congress

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brussels Congress
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    71 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 Brussels Congress to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC and X19

To get from Brussels Congress to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, take the IC train from Brussels North station to Hasselt station. Next, 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 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Congress may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Brussels North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    980 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Platform 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Beekeeper Street
    ID 410485
    33 min
  • 7
    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 Brussels Congress to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Brussels Congress and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 116.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels Congress 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 Brussels Congress to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus and train schedule from Brussels Congress to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels Congress) 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 Brussels Congress to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC and X19

To get from Brussels Congress to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, take the IC train from Brussels North station to Hasselt station. Next, 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 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels Congress may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Brussels North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    980 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Platform 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Beekeeper Street
    ID 410485
    33 min
  • 7
    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 Brussels Congress to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Train line Antwerp Central - Nivelles, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

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

  • Is there a direct train between Brussels Congress 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 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brussels Congress to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The S1 train line goes from Antwerp Central station near Brussels Congress in Brussels to Brussels North station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Brussels North station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Brussels Congress and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the S1 train from the Antwerp Central station near Brussels Congress in Brussels.

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

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