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

From Ostende to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Ostende to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostende station to Gand-Saint-Pierre 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 3 hr 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Ostende may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

229min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    119 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 Ostende to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC, IC and X18

To get from Ostende to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostende station to Gand-Saint-Pierre 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 3 hr 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Ostende may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

228min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    119 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 Ostende to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Ostende and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 232.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 229 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ostende 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 Ostende to Hechtel-Eksel

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

To get from Ostende to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostende station to Gand-Saint-Pierre 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 3 hr 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Ostende may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

228min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    119 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 Ostende to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 229 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line X18.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 49 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Ostende in Oostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Ostende and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 3 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Ostende in Oostende.

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

    Get off the train at the Gand-Saint-Pierre stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.

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