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

From Merchtem to Lanaken by bus and train

To get from Merchtem to Lanaken in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R45 bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 45 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 9 station to Lanaken Gemeentehuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R45R45
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4545
Leaves from Merchtem Varkensmarkt
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303865
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 9
    ID 403114
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Maastricht Station Perron D
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lanaken Gemeentehuis
    Ride to bus station
    Lanaken Gemeentehuis
    ID 405181
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merchtem to Lanaken by bus and train via R45, IC and 20B

To get from Merchtem to Lanaken in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R45 bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 20B bus from Bilzen Station Perron 5 station to Lanaken Cultureel Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R45R45
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 20B20B
Walk to Lanaken
Leaves from Merchtem Varkensmarkt
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303865
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bilzen
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bilzen Station Perron 5
    ID 400865
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 20B20B
    Wait for bus
    20B
    Lanaken Cultureel Centrum
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lanaken Cultureel Centrum
    ID 405194
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lanaken
    Walk to
    Lanaken
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merchtem to Lanaken
The distance between Merchtem, Belgium and Lanaken, Belgium is approximately 133.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merchtem to Lanaken 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 Merchtem

Merchtem is located at Merchtem, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Merchtem Station.

Train stations close to Merchtem:

  • Mollem
  • Opwijk

Bus stations close to Merchtem:

  • Merchtem Station
  • Merchtem Technische School
  • Merchtem Mieregem
Public transit stations close to Lanaken, Belgium

Lanaken is located at Lanaken, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Lanaken Wijngaardstraat.

Bus stations close to Lanaken:

  • Lanaken Wijngaardstraat
  • Lanaken Pyxiscollege Stationsstraat
  • Lanaken Atheneum Alicebourg
Related Routes

Alternative route from Merchtem to Lanaken by bus and train via R45, IC and 20B

To get from Merchtem to Lanaken in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R45 bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 20B bus from Bilzen Station Perron 5 station to Lanaken Cultureel Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R45R45
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 20B20B
Walk to Lanaken
Leaves from Merchtem Varkensmarkt
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303865
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bilzen
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bilzen Station Perron 5
    ID 400865
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 20B20B
    Wait for bus
    20B
    Lanaken Cultureel Centrum
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lanaken Cultureel Centrum
    ID 405194
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lanaken
    Walk to
    Lanaken
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line R45, Bus line IC, Bus line 45.

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

    The alternative route takes 233 minutes, using Bus line R45, Bus line IC, Bus line 20B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merchtem and Lanaken in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merchtem to Lanaken in Belgium?

    The R45 bus line goes from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station near Merchtem to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station near Lanaken in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Merchtem and Lanaken in Belgium by bus and train is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merchtem to get to Lanaken in Belgium?

    Get on the R45 bus from the Merchtem Varkensmarkt stop near Merchtem in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merchtem and Lanaken in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Brussel Noord Afstaphalte stop, which is closest to Lanaken in Belgium.

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