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

From Machtens to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Machtens to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R36 bus from Anderlecht Prince of Liege station to Saint-Gilles England 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 48 min. The bus and train schedule from Machtens may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

168min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R36R36
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Anderlecht Prince of Liege

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anderlecht Prince of Liege
    ID 310661
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - R36R36
    Wait for bus
    R36
    Alsemberg Winderickx Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint-Gilles England
    ID 307920
    13 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

Alternative route from Machtens to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via R29, IC and X19

To get from Machtens to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R29 bus from Anderlecht Prince of Liege station to Brussels North Drop-off Point 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 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Machtens may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

160min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R29R29
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Anderlecht Prince of Liege

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anderlecht Prince of Liege
    ID 310661
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - R29R29
    Wait for bus
    R29
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    71 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 Machtens to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Machtens and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 124 km, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Machtens 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 Machtens to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus and train schedule from Machtens to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Machtens) 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 Machtens to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via R29, IC and X19

To get from Machtens to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R29 bus from Anderlecht Prince of Liege station to Brussels North Drop-off Point 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 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Machtens may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

160min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R29R29
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Anderlecht Prince of Liege

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anderlecht Prince of Liege
    ID 310661
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - R29R29
    Wait for bus
    R29
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    71 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 Machtens to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line Groot-Bijgaarden - Brussels South - Alsemberg, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line Dilbeek Zuurweide - Brussels North, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Machtens 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 48 min.

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

    The R36 bus line goes from Anderlecht Prince of Liege station near Machtens in Brussels to Alsemberg Winderickx Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Alsemberg Winderickx Square station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Machtens and Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the R36 bus from the Anderlecht Prince of Liege stop near Machtens in Brussels.

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

    Get off the bus at the Alsemberg Winderickx Square stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.

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