How to get from Merchtem to Genk by bus and train?

From Merchtem to Genk by bus and train

To get from Merchtem to Genk in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S3 train from Merchtem station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 12 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 7 station to Hasselt Zandstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 1212
Walk to Genk
Leaves from Merchtem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merchtem
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Denderleeuw
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 7
    ID 403116
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Genk Station Perron 11
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Zandstraat
    ID 403426
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Genk
    Walk to
    Genk
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Merchtem to Genk by train

To get from Merchtem to Genk in Belgium, take the S3 train from Merchtem station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Bokrijk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Genk
Leaves from Merchtem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merchtem
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Denderleeuw
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bokrijk
    84 min
  • 6
    Walk to Genk
    Walk to
    Genk
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merchtem to Genk

The distance between Merchtem, Belgium and Genk, Belgium is approximately 107.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merchtem to Genk by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Merchtem to Genk by train

To get from Merchtem to Genk in Belgium, take the S3 train from Merchtem station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Bokrijk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Genk
Leaves from Merchtem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merchtem
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Denderleeuw
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bokrijk
    84 min
  • 6
    Walk to Genk
    Walk to
    Genk
    1.94 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merchtem to Genk?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Train line S3, Train line IC, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merchtem to Genk?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Train line S3, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Merchtem and Genk in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merchtem to Genk in Belgium?

    The S3 train line goes from Denderleeuw station near Merchtem to Bruxelles-Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bruxelles-Nord station near Genk in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Merchtem to Genk in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Merchtem and Genk in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Merchtem to get to Genk in Belgium?

    Get on the S3 train from the Denderleeuw station near Merchtem in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Merchtem and Genk in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Nord stop, which is closest to Genk in Belgium.

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