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

From Ypres to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Ypres to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres 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 4 hr 46 min. The bus and train schedule from Ypres may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

286min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ypres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ypres
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    69 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 Ypres to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC, IC and X18

To get from Ypres to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres station to Ghent St. Peter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X18 bus from Hasselt Station Platform 10 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Ypres may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

271min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ypres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ypres
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    69 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 10
    ID 410717
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    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 Ypres to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Ypres and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 246.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 286 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ypres 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 Ypres to Hechtel-Eksel

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

To get from Ypres to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres station to Ghent St. Peter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X18 bus from Hasselt Station Platform 10 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Ypres may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

271min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ypres

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ypres
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    69 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 10
    ID 410717
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    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 Ypres to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 286 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 271 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line X18.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 46 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Ghent St. Peter station near Ypres in Ypres 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 Ypres to Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ypres and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 4 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Ghent St. Peter station near Ypres in Ypres.

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

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

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