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

From Hechtel-Eksel to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Hechtel-Eksel to Leuven in Belgium, take the X18 bus from Hechtel Welsh Guardplein station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, take the IC train from Hasselt station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X18X18
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Hechtel Welsh Guardplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    ID 407344
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 6
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hechtel-Eksel to Leuven by bus and train via X18, EXP and 32B

To get from Hechtel-Eksel to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X18 bus from Hechtel Welsh Guardplein station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXP train and finally take the 32B bus from Aarschot Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Station Perron 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X18X18
Train - EXP
EXP
Bus - 32B32B
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Hechtel Welsh Guardplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    ID 407344
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aarschot Station Perron 4
    ID 109048
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 32B32B
    Wait for bus
    32B
    Leuven Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 1
    ID 303124
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hechtel-Eksel to Leuven

The distance between Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium is approximately 77.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hechtel-Eksel to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Hechtel-Eksel

Hechtel-Eksel is located at Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Hechtel Welsh Guardplein.

Bus stations close to Hechtel-Eksel:

  • Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
  • Hechtel Kruispunt
  • Hechtel Sint-Lambertusstraat

Public transit stations close to Leuven, Belgium

Leuven is located at Leuven, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Station - Perron 1.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Louvain
  • Heverlee
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Station - Perron 1
  • Leuven Station Perron 12
  • Leuven Station Perron 8

Alternative route from Hechtel-Eksel to Leuven by bus and train via X18, EXP and 32B

To get from Hechtel-Eksel to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X18 bus from Hechtel Welsh Guardplein station to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXP train and finally take the 32B bus from Aarschot Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Station Perron 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X18X18
Train - EXP
EXP
Bus - 32B32B
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Hechtel Welsh Guardplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guardplein
    ID 407344
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 10
    ID 403113
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aarschot Station Perron 4
    ID 109048
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 32B32B
    Wait for bus
    32B
    Leuven Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 1
    ID 303124
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hechtel-Eksel to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line X18, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line X18, Bus line EXP, Bus line 32B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hechtel-Eksel and Leuven in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hechtel-Eksel to Leuven in Belgium?

    The X18 bus line goes from Hechtel Welsh Guardplein station near Hechtel-Eksel to Hasselt Station Perron 10 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hasselt Station Perron 10 station near Leuven in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Hechtel-Eksel and Leuven in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hechtel-Eksel to get to Leuven in Belgium?

    Get on the X18 bus from the Hechtel Welsh Guardplein stop near Hechtel-Eksel in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hasselt Station Perron 10 station, which is closest to Leuven in Belgium.