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How to get from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train?

From Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 4 light rail from Antwerp National Bank station to Berchem Station Platform 12 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 28 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Antwerp Castle Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

148min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 4
4
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Antwerp National Bank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerp National Bank
    ID 104375
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Berchem Keerlus Groenenhoek
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Berchem Station Platform 12
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 2 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

Alternative route from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train via 4, IC and X18

To get from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 4 light rail from Antwerp National Bank station to Berchem Station Platform 12 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 2 hr 29 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Antwerp Castle Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

149min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 4
4
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Antwerp National Bank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerp National Bank
    ID 104375
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Berchem Keerlus Groenenhoek
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Berchem Station Platform 12
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
    ID 410717
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    35 min
  • 10
    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 Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Antwerp Castle Square and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 103.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hechtel-Eksel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Antwerp Castle Square) and destination (Hechtel-Eksel), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail 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, light rail and train schedules.

Alternative route from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train via 4, IC and X18

To get from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 4 light rail from Antwerp National Bank station to Berchem Station Platform 12 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 2 hr 29 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Antwerp Castle Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

149min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 4
4
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Antwerp National Bank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerp National Bank
    ID 104375
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Berchem Keerlus Groenenhoek
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Berchem Station Platform 12
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
    ID 410717
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    35 min
  • 10
    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 Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Light Rail line Hoboken - Berchem Station, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line X19.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Light Rail line Hoboken - Berchem Station, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line X18.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Antwerp Castle Square and Hechtel-Eksel?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The 4 light rail line goes from Antwerp National Bank station near Antwerp Castle Square in Antwerpen to Berchem Keerlus Groenenhoek station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Berchem Keerlus Groenenhoek station near Hechtel-Eksel.

  • How long does it take to travel from Antwerp Castle Square to Hechtel-Eksel by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Antwerp Castle Square and Hechtel-Eksel by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Antwerp Castle Square to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the 4 light rail from the Antwerp National Bank station near Antwerp Castle Square in Antwerpen.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Antwerp Castle Square and Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get off the light rail at the Berchem Keerlus Groenenhoek stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.