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

From Gentbrugge to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Gentbrugge to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S51 train from Gentbrugge station to Ghent St. Peter 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 3 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Gentbrugge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

202min
Train - S51
S51
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Gentbrugge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gentbrugge
  • 2
    Train - S51S51
    Wait for train
    S51
    Ronse
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    108 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Platform 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Beekeeper Street
    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 Gentbrugge to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via S53, IC and X19

To get from Gentbrugge to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S53 train from Gentbrugge station to Ghent St. Peter 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 3 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Gentbrugge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

233min
Train - S53
S53
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Gentbrugge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gentbrugge
  • 2
    Train - S53S53
    Wait for train
    S53
    Ghent St. Peter
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    108 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Platform 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Beekeeper Street
    ID 410485
    33 min
  • 9
    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 Gentbrugge to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Gentbrugge and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 175.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gentbrugge 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 Gentbrugge to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus and train schedule from Gentbrugge to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gentbrugge) 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 Gentbrugge to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via S53, IC and X19

To get from Gentbrugge to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S53 train from Gentbrugge station to Ghent St. Peter 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 3 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Gentbrugge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

233min
Train - S53
S53
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Gentbrugge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gentbrugge
  • 2
    Train - S53S53
    Wait for train
    S53
    Ghent St. Peter
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    108 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Platform 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Beekeeper Street
    ID 410485
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Train line S51, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 233 minutes, using Train line S53, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct train between Gentbrugge 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 22 min.

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

    The S51 train line goes from Ghent St. Peter station near Gentbrugge in Gent to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Hasselt station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Gentbrugge and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 3 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the S51 train from the Ghent St. Peter station near Gentbrugge in Gent.

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

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

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