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

From Merode to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Merode to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61 bus from Merode station to Gare du Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 5 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Merode may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

167min
Walk to bus stationBus - 61
61
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Merode

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merode
    ID 1156
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Gare du Nord
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 1900
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 5
    ID 403118
    20 m • 1 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

From Merode to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, subway and train

To get from Merode to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 1 subway from Merode station to Gare Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 5 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Merode may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

153min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Merode

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Merode
    ID 12
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Gare De L'Ouest
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Gare Centrale
    ID 7
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 5
    ID 403118
    20 m • 1 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 Merode to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Merode and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 109.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merode 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 Merode to Hechtel-Eksel

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

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From Merode to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, subway and train

To get from Merode to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 1 subway from Merode station to Gare Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 5 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Merode may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

153min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Merode

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Merode
    ID 12
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Gare De L'Ouest
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Gare Centrale
    ID 7
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Central
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 5
    ID 403118
    20 m • 1 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 Merode to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 61, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Subway line 1, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merode 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 47 min.

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

    The 61 bus line goes from Merode station near Merode in Brussel to Gare du Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Gare du Nord station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Merode and Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the 61 bus from the Merode stop near Merode in Brussel.

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

    Get off the bus at the Gare du Nord stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.

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