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

From Flanders Gate to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Flanders Gate to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R28 bus from Brussels Flemish Gate 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 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Flanders Gate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hechtel-Eksel on the Moovit app.

175min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R28R28
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Brussels Flemish Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussels Flemish Gate
    ID 300889
    150 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - R28R28
    Wait for bus
    R28
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    68 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 Flanders Gate to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Flanders Gate and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 118.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Flanders Gate 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 Flanders Gate to Hechtel-Eksel

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

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line R28, Train line IC, Bus line X19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Flanders Gate 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 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Flanders Gate to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The R28 bus line goes from Brussels Flemish Gate station near Flanders Gate 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 Flanders Gate to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Flanders Gate and Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the R28 bus from the Brussels Flemish Gate stop near Flanders Gate in Brussels.

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

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

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