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How to get from Ghent South Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train?

From Ghent South Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Ghent South Platform 2 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 10 min.

190min
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
    1.48 km • 20 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

Alternative route from Ghent South Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via 76, IC and X18

To get from Ghent South Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 76 bus from Ghent South Platform 4 station to Ghent Sint-Pieters Station Platform 8 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 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ghent South Platform 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ghent South Platform 4
    ID 200269
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    De Pinte Green Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ghent Sint-Pieters Station Platform 8
    ID 204918
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    160 m • 3 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 South Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Ghent South Platform 2 and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 157.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ghent South Platform 2 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.

Alternative route from Ghent South Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via 76, IC and X18

To get from Ghent South Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 76 bus from Ghent South Platform 4 station to Ghent Sint-Pieters Station Platform 8 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 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Ghent South Platform 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ghent South Platform 4
    ID 200269
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    De Pinte Green Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ghent Sint-Pieters Station Platform 8
    ID 204918
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    160 m • 3 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 South Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 190 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 South Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line Wachtebeke - Lochristi - Ghent - De Pinte, Train line IC, Bus line X18.

  • Is there a direct train between Ghent South Platform 2 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 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ghent South Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The IC train line goes from Ghent-Dampoort station near Ghent South Platform 2 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 South Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ghent South Platform 2 and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 3 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ghent South Platform 2 to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the IC train from the Ghent-Dampoort station near Ghent South Platform 2 in Gent.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ghent South Platform 2 and Hechtel-Eksel?

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