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

From Machelen to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Machelen to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 82 bus from Machelen Church station to Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A 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 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Machelen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8282
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Machelen Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Machelen Church
    ID 303580
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A
    ID 310735
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    62 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 Machelen to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via 65, IC and X19

To get from Machelen to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Machelen station to Central 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 3 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Machelen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

198min
Bus - 65
65
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Machelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Machelen
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 6442
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Central
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    76 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 Machelen to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Machelen and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 109.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Machelen 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 Machelen to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus and train schedule from Machelen to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Machelen) 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 Machelen to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via 65, IC and X19

To get from Machelen to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Machelen station to Central 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 3 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Machelen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

198min
Bus - 65
65
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Machelen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Machelen
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station
    ID 6442
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels Central
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    76 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 Machelen to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 82, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line Central Station - Machelen, Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Genk, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Machelen 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 39 min.

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

    The 82 bus line goes from Machelen Church station near Machelen in Machelen to Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Machelen and Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 82 bus from the Machelen Church stop near Machelen in Machelen.

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

    Get off the bus at the Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform A stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.

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