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How to get from Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train?

From Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ghent-Dampoort station to Antwerp-Berchem 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 11 min. The bus and train schedule from Ghent Bird Market may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

191min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ghent-Dampoort

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent-Dampoort
    1.54 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    56 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

From Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the T3 light rail from Ghent Bird Market station to Ghent St Peters Station Platform 17 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 3 hr 15 min. The bus and train schedule from Ghent Bird Market may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

195min
Light Rail - T3
T3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ghent Bird Market

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Ghent Bird Market
  • 2
    Light Rail - T3T3
    Wait for light rail
    T3
    Zwijnaarde Library
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ghent St Peters Station Platform 17
    ID 201144
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    119 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
    31 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 Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Ghent Bird Market and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 157.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ghent Bird Market 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 Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel

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

From Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the T3 light rail from Ghent Bird Market station to Ghent St Peters Station Platform 17 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 3 hr 15 min. The bus and train schedule from Ghent Bird Market may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

195min
Light Rail - T3
T3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ghent Bird Market

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Ghent Bird Market
  • 2
    Light Rail - T3T3
    Wait for light rail
    T3
    Zwijnaarde Library
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ghent St Peters Station Platform 17
    ID 201144
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    119 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
    31 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 Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Train line Antwerp Central - Lille Flanders (FR), Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line X19.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Light Rail line Moscow - South - Kouter - Sint-Pieters Station - Zwijnaarde, Train line IC, Bus line X18.

  • Is there a direct train between Ghent Bird Market 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 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ghent Bird Market to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The IC train line goes from Ghent-Dampoort station near Ghent Bird Market in Gent to Antwerp Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Antwerp Central station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Ghent Bird Market and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ghent Bird Market to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the IC train from the Ghent-Dampoort station near Ghent Bird Market in Gent.

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

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