How to get from St. Gilles Square to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train?

From St. Gilles Square to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from St. Gilles Square to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 96 bus from St. Gilles Square 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 42 min. The bus and train schedule from St. Gilles Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

162min
Walk to bus stationBus - 96
96
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from St. Gilles Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Gilles Square
    ID 2465
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    ID 3211
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels South
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 1 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
    35 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 St. Gilles Square to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between St. Gilles Square and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 122.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St. Gilles Square 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 St. Gilles Square to Hechtel-Eksel

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

  • What is the fastest way to get from St. Gilles Square to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 96, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct bus between St. Gilles Square 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 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St. Gilles Square to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The 96 bus line goes from St. Gilles Square station near St. Gilles Square 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 St. Gilles Square to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train?

    The total travel time between St. Gilles Square and Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St. Gilles Square to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the 96 bus from the St. Gilles Square stop near St. Gilles Square in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St. Gilles Square and Hechtel-Eksel?

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

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