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How to get from Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train?

From Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 light rail from Merksem Breda Road station to Antwerp Astrid Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 26 bus from Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Merksem Breda Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

141min
Light Rail - 6
6
Train - L
L
Bus - 2626
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Merksem Breda Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Merksem Breda Road
  • 2
    Light Rail - 6
    Wait for light rail
    6
    Wilrijk Kruishof
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Astrid Metro
    ID 103364
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bourg-Leopold
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1
    ID 405604
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Maaseik Bospoort Platform 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    1.44 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train via 6, IC and 26

To get from Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 light rail from Merksem Breda Road station to Antwerp Astrid Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 26 bus from Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Merksem Breda Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

141min
Light Rail - 6
6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2626
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Merksem Breda Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Merksem Breda Road
  • 2
    Light Rail - 6
    Wait for light rail
    6
    Wilrijk Kruishof
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Astrid Metro
    ID 103364
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bourg-Leopold
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1
    ID 405604
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Maaseik Bospoort Platform 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    9 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 Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Merksem Breda Road and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 81.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merksem Breda Road 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 Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merksem Breda Road) 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 Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train via 6, IC and 26

To get from Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 light rail from Merksem Breda Road station to Antwerp Astrid Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 26 bus from Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Merksem Breda Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

141min
Light Rail - 6
6
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2626
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Merksem Breda Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Merksem Breda Road
  • 2
    Light Rail - 6
    Wait for light rail
    6
    Wilrijk Kruishof
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Astrid Metro
    ID 103364
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bourg-Leopold
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leopoldsburg Station Platform 1
    ID 405604
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Maaseik Bospoort Platform 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    9 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 Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Light Rail line 6, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line 26.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Light Rail line 6, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line 26.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Merksem Breda Road 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 21 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The 6 light rail line goes from Wilrijk Kruishof station near Merksem Breda Road in Antwerpen to Antwerp Astrid Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Antwerp Astrid Metro station near Hechtel-Eksel.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merksem Breda Road to Hechtel-Eksel by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Merksem Breda Road and Hechtel-Eksel by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Merksem Breda Road to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the 6 light rail from the Wilrijk Kruishof station near Merksem Breda Road in Antwerpen.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Merksem Breda Road and Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get off the light rail at the Antwerp Astrid Metro stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.