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

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

To get from Forest-Est to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Forest-Est station to Bruxelles-Midi 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 2 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Forest-Est may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

147min
Train - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Forest-Est

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest-Est
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    69 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 Forest-Est to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via S1, IC and X18

To get from Forest-Est to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Forest-Est station to Bruxelles-Midi 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 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Forest-Est may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

146min
Train - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Forest-Est

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest-Est
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    69 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 Forest-Est to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Forest-Est and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 111.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest-Est 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-Est to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus and train schedule from Forest-Est to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forest-Est) 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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Alternative route from Forest-Est to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via S1, IC and X18

To get from Forest-Est to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Forest-Est station to Bruxelles-Midi 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 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Forest-Est may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

146min
Train - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Forest-Est

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest-Est
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    69 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 Forest-Est to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Train line S1, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Train line S1, Train line IC, Bus line X18.

  • Is there a direct train between Forest-Est 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 27 min.

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

    The S1 train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Forest-Est in Brussel to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bruxelles-Midi station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Forest-Est and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the S1 train from the Anvers-Central station near Forest-Est in Brussel.

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

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

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