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

From Forest-East to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Forest-East to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Forest-East station to Brussels South 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 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Forest-East may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

145min
Train - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Forest-East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest-East
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    83 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

From Forest-East to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Forest-East to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 82 light rail from Monaco station to South Station 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 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Forest-East may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

164min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 82
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Monaco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Monaco
    ID 2667
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 82
    Wait for light rail
    82
    Berchem Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    South Station
    ID 0636
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Platform 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Beekeeper Street
    ID 410485
    33 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 Forest-East to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Forest-East and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 121.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest-East 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 Forest-East to Hechtel-Eksel

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

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From Forest-East to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Forest-East to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 82 light rail from Monaco station to South Station 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 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Forest-East may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

164min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 82
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Monaco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Monaco
    ID 2667
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 82
    Wait for light rail
    82
    Berchem Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    South Station
    ID 0636
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Platform 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Beekeeper Street
    ID 410485
    33 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 Forest-East to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Train line Antwerp Central - Nivelles, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Light Rail line Berchem Station - Drogenbos, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct train between Forest-East 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 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Forest-East to Hechtel-Eksel?

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

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

    The total travel time between Forest-East and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the S1 train from the Antwerp Central station near Forest-East in Brussels.

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

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

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