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

From Esplanade to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Esplanade to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R60 bus from Strombeek-Bever Nieuwelaan station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R60R60
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Strombeek-Bever Nieuwelaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Strombeek-Bever Nieuwelaan
    ID 301812
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R60R60
    Wait for bus
    R60
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 410718
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Imkerstraat
    ID 410485
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Esplanade to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via R50, IC and X19

To get from Esplanade to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R50 bus from Brussel Madelon station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R50R50
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Brussel Madelon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel Madelon
    ID 300837
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - R50R50
    Wait for bus
    R50
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 410718
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Imkerstraat
    ID 410485
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Esplanade to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Esplanade, Hechtel-Eksel and Hechtel-Eksel, Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 112.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Esplanade 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.

Public transit stations close to Esplanade

Esplanade is located at Esplanade, Hechtel-Eksel and the nearest public transit station is Brussel Esplanade.

Bus stations close to Esplanade:

  • Brussel Esplanade
  • Strombeek-Bever Nieuwelaan
  • Esplanade

Public transit stations close to Hechtel-Eksel, Hechtel-Eksel

Hechtel-Eksel is located at Ekselsebaan, Hechtel-Eksel and the nearest public transit station is Hechtel Imkerstraat.

Bus stations close to Hechtel-Eksel:

  • Hechtel Imkerstraat
  • Hechtel Peerderbaan 1

Alternative route from Esplanade to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via R50, IC and X19

To get from Esplanade to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R50 bus from Brussel Madelon station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R50R50
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Brussel Madelon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel Madelon
    ID 300837
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - R50R50
    Wait for bus
    R50
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 410718
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Imkerstraat
    ID 410485
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Esplanade to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line R60, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line R50, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Esplanade and Hechtel-Eksel?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Esplanade to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The R60 bus line goes from Strombeek-Bever Nieuwelaan station near Esplanade in Grimbergen to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station near Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Esplanade in Grimbergen and Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Esplanade to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the R60 bus from the Strombeek-Bever Nieuwelaan stop near Esplanade in Grimbergen.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Esplanade and Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get off the bus at the Brussel Noord Afstaphalte stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel.