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How to get from Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train?

From Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 55 light rail from Helmet station to Gare du Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 5 station to Hechtel Imkerstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Helmet may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

149min
Light Rail - 55
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Helmet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Helmet
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    55
    Rogier
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 61
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 5
    ID 403118
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Imkerstraat
    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 Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train via 55, IC and X18

To get from Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 55 light rail from Helmet station to Gare du Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X18 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 10 station to Hechtel Welsh Guardplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Helmet may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

148min
Light Rail - 55
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Helmet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Helmet
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    55
    Rogier
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 61
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 410717
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    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 Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Helmet and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 107.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hechtel-Eksel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Helmet) and destination (Hechtel-Eksel), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail 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, light rail and train schedules.

Alternative route from Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel by bus, light rail and train via 55, IC and X18

To get from Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 55 light rail from Helmet station to Gare du Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X18 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 10 station to Hechtel Welsh Guardplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Helmet may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

148min
Light Rail - 55
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Helmet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Helmet
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    55
    Rogier
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gare du Nord
    ID 61
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 410717
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    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 Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Light Rail line 55, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Light Rail line 55, Train line IC, Bus line X18.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Helmet and Hechtel-Eksel?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The 55 light rail line goes from Rogier station near Helmet in Brussel to Gare du Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Gare du Nord station near Hechtel-Eksel.

  • How long does it take to travel from Helmet to Hechtel-Eksel by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Helmet and Hechtel-Eksel by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Helmet to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the 55 light rail from the Rogier station near Helmet in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Helmet and Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get off the light rail at the Gare du Nord stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.