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How to get from Leuven Station Platform 9 to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train?

From Leuven Station Platform 9 to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Leuven Station Platform 9 to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, take the IC train from Leuven station to Hasselt station. Next, 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 1 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Leuven Station Platform 9 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

99min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Leuven

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leuven
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
    ID 410717
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    36 min
  • 7
    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 Leuven Station Platform 9 to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Leuven Station Platform 9 and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 86.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leuven Station Platform 9 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 Leuven Station Platform 9 to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus and train schedule from Leuven Station Platform 9 to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Leuven Station Platform 9) 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leuven Station Platform 9 to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line X18.

  • Is there a direct train between Leuven Station Platform 9 and Hechtel-Eksel?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leuven Station Platform 9 to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The IC train line goes from Leuven station near Leuven Station Platform 9 in Leuven to Genk station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Genk station near Hechtel-Eksel.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leuven Station Platform 9 to Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leuven Station Platform 9 and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leuven Station Platform 9 to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the IC train from the Leuven station near Leuven Station Platform 9 in Leuven.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leuven Station Platform 9 and Hechtel-Eksel?

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