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 44 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.

164min
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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    75 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 49, IC and X18

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 X18 bus from Hasselt Station Platform 10 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 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.

148min
Bus - 49
49
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
    ID 410717
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    31 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 Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Van Kalken and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 123.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via 49, IC and X18

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 X18 bus from Hasselt Station Platform 10 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 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.

148min
Bus - 49
49
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
    ID 410717
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    31 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 Van Kalken to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 49, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 49, Train line IC, Bus line X18.

  • 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 44 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 Brussels South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussels South 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 44 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 Brussels South stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.

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