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

From Botanique to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Botanique to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R27 bus from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden 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 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Botanique may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

145min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R27R27
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden
    ID 301079
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R27R27
    Wait for bus
    R27
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    4 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

Alternative route from Botanique to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via 727, IC and X19

To get from Botanique to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 727 bus from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden 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 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Botanique may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

157min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 727727
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden
    ID 301079
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 727727
    Wait for bus
    727
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    4 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 Botanique to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Botanique and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 116.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Botanique 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 Botanique to Hechtel-Eksel

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

Alternative route from Botanique to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via 727, IC and X19

To get from Botanique to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 727 bus from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden 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 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Botanique may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

157min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 727727
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden
    ID 301079
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 727727
    Wait for bus
    727
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    4 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 Botanique to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line Keerbergen - Haacht - Brussels North, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line Haacht - Brussels North, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Botanique 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 25 min.

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

    The R27 bus line goes from Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden station near Botanique in Brussels to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussels North Drop-off Point station near Hechtel-Eksel.

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

    The total travel time between Botanique and Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the R27 bus from the Saint-Joost-Ten-Node Botanical Garden stop near Botanique in Brussels.

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

    Get off the bus at the Brussels North Drop-off Point stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.