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

From Heverlee to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Heverlee to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Heverlee Station station to Leuven Station - Platform 1 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 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Heverlee may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Heverlee Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heverlee Station
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Leuven Station - Platform 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station - Platform 1
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leuven
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 1 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
    35 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 Heverlee to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Heverlee and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 92.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heverlee 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 Heverlee to Hechtel-Eksel

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

  • What is the fastest way to get from Heverlee to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 18, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Heverlee and Hechtel-Eksel?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Heverlee to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The 18 bus line goes from Heverlee Station near Heverlee in Leuven to Leuven Station - Platform 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Leuven Station - Platform 1 station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Heverlee and Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Heverlee to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Heverlee Station near Heverlee in Leuven.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Heverlee and Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get off the bus at the Leuven Station - Platform 1 stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.

  • When is the first bus from Heverlee to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The first bus from Heverlee in Leuven to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel is Brussels - Bocholt. It leaves the Leuven Namur Gate stop at 7:02 PM.

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