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

From Fruits to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Fruits to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R18 bus from Fruits station to Brussels South Platform 6 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 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Fruits may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

163min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R18R18
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Fruits

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fruits
    ID 300764
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R18R18
    Wait for bus
    R18
    Brussels South Platform 6
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 6
    ID 307246
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    83 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
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fruits to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via R16, IC and X19

To get from Fruits to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R16 bus from Fruits station to Brussels South Platform 6 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 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Fruits may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

170min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R16R16
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Fruits

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fruits
    ID 300764
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R16R16
    Wait for bus
    R16
    Brussels South Platform 6
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 6
    ID 307246
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    83 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
    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 Fruits to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Fruits and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 122.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fruits 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 Fruits to Hechtel-Eksel

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fruits to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via R16, IC and X19

To get from Fruits to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R16 bus from Fruits station to Brussels South Platform 6 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 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Fruits may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

170min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R16R16
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Fruits

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fruits
    ID 300764
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R16R16
    Wait for bus
    R16
    Brussels South Platform 6
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 6
    ID 307246
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    83 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
    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 Fruits to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line (Ternat -) Schepdaal - Itterbeek - Brussels South, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line (Essene -) Ternat - Itterbeek - Brussels South, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fruits 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 43 min.

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

    The R18 bus line goes from Fruits station near Fruits in Brussels to Brussels South Platform 6 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussels South Platform 6 station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Fruits and Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the R18 bus from the Fruits stop near Fruits in Brussels.

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

    Get off the bus at the Brussels South Platform 6 stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.

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