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

From Mechelen to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Mechelen to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Mechelen station to Lierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Neerpelt Station Platform 1 station to Hechtel Beekeeper Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Mechelen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

121min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Mechelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mechelen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hamont
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Neerpelt
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Neerpelt Station Platform 1
    ID 406931
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Beekeeper Street
    ID 410484
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mechelen to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC, L and 26

To get from Mechelen to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Mechelen station to Lierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 26 bus from Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Mechelen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

116min
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Bus - 2626
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Mechelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mechelen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bourg-Leopold
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1
    ID 405604
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Maaseik Bospoort Platform 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    10 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 Mechelen to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Mechelen and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 96.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mechelen 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 Mechelen to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus and train schedule from Mechelen to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mechelen) 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 Mechelen to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC, L and 26

To get from Mechelen to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Mechelen station to Lierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 26 bus from Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Mechelen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

116min
Train - IC
IC
Train - L
L
Bus - 2626
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Mechelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mechelen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lierre
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bourg-Leopold
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1
    ID 405604
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Maaseik Bospoort Platform 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    10 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 Mechelen to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line Antwerp Central - Hamont, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line 26.

  • Is there a direct train between Mechelen 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 1 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Turnhout station near Mechelen in Mechelen to Lierre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lierre station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Mechelen and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Turnhout station near Mechelen in Mechelen.

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

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

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