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

From Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Van Kalken station to South Station 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 46 min. The bus and train schedule from Van Kalken may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

166min
Bus - 49
49
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Van Kalken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Van Kalken
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    ID 2531
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    60 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 Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via R70, IC and X19

To get from Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R70 bus from Anderlecht Aristide Briand 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 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Van Kalken may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

161min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R70R70
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Anderlecht Aristide Briand

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anderlecht Aristide Briand
    ID 300740
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - R70R70
    Wait for bus
    R70
    Brussels South Platform 6
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 6
    ID 307246
    9 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 Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Van Kalken and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 122.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Kalken 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 Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel

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

Alternative route from Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via R70, IC and X19

To get from Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R70 bus from Anderlecht Aristide Briand 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 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Van Kalken may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

161min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R70R70
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Anderlecht Aristide Briand

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anderlecht Aristide Briand
    ID 300740
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - R70R70
    Wait for bus
    R70
    Brussels South Platform 6
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels South Platform 6
    ID 307246
    9 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 Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line South Station - Simonis, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line Halle - Sint-Pieters-Leeuw - Brussels South, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Van Kalken 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 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The 49 bus line goes from South Station station near Van Kalken in Brussels to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South Station station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Van Kalken and Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train is about 2 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the 49 bus from the South Station stop near Van Kalken in Brussels.

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

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