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How to get from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train?

From Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 2 light rail from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3 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 22 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

142min
Light Rail - 2
2
Train - L
L
Bus - 2626
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Hoboken Swans
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Astrid Metro
    ID 103364
    18 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 P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train via 2, IC and 26

To get from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 2 light rail from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3 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 22 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

142min
Light Rail - 2
2
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2626
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Hoboken Swans
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Astrid Metro
    ID 103364
    18 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 P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 84.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 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 P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2) 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 P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train via 2, IC and 26

To get from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 2 light rail from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3 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 22 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

142min
Light Rail - 2
2
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2626
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 3

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Hoboken Swans
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Astrid Metro
    ID 103364
    18 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 P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Light Rail line 2, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line 26.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Light Rail line 2, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line 26.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 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 22 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The 2 light rail line goes from Hoboken Swans station near Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 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 P+R Merksem Platform 2 to Hechtel-Eksel by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 and Hechtel-Eksel by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the 2 light rail from the Hoboken Swans station near Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 in Antwerpen.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 and Hechtel-Eksel?

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