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

From Louvain to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Louvain to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, take the IC train from Louvain station to Hasselt station. Next, take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 5 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 5
    ID 403118
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Imkerstraat
    ID 410485
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Louvain to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC and X18

To get from Louvain to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, take the IC train from Louvain station to Hasselt station. Next, 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 6 min.

126min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 410717
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Donkerstraat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    ID 407345
    31 min
  • 7
    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 to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Louvain, Hechtel-Eksel and Hechtel-Eksel, Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 87.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Louvain 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.

Public transit stations close to Louvain

Louvain is located at Louvain, Hechtel-Eksel and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Station - Perron 1.

Train stations close to Louvain:

  • Herent
  • Heverlee

Bus stations close to Louvain:

  • Leuven Station - Perron 1
  • Leuven Station Perron 9
  • Leuven Station Perron 12

Public transit stations close to Hechtel-Eksel, Hechtel-Eksel

Hechtel-Eksel is located at Ekselsebaan, Hechtel-Eksel and the nearest public transit station is Hechtel Imkerstraat.

Bus stations close to Hechtel-Eksel:

  • Hechtel Imkerstraat
  • Hechtel Kerkhof
  • Hechtel Peerderbaan 1

Related Routes

Alternative route from Louvain to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC and X18

To get from Louvain to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, take the IC train from Louvain station to Hasselt station. Next, 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 6 min.

126min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Louvain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Louvain
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 410717
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Donkerstraat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    ID 407345
    31 min
  • 7
    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 to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line X18.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Genk station near Louvain in Leuven to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hasselt station near Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Louvain in Leuven and Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Genk station near Louvain in Leuven.

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

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

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