How to get from Merchtem to Leuven by train?

From Merchtem to Leuven by train

To get from Merchtem to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S10 train from Merchtem station to Jette station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Train - S10
S10
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Merchtem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merchtem
  • 2
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Jette
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jette
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    5 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 7
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merchtem to Leuven by train via S10, S10 and T

To get from Merchtem to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S10 train from Merchtem station to Jette station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S10 train and finally take the T train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Train - S10
S10
Train - S10
S10
Train - T
T
Leaves from Merchtem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merchtem
  • 2
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Jette
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jette
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - TT
    Wait for train
    T
    Ottignies
  • 7
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merchtem to Leuven

The distance between Merchtem, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium is approximately 48.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merchtem to Leuven by 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 Varkensmarkt.

Train stations close to Merchtem:

  • Mollem
  • Opwijk

Bus stations close to Merchtem:

  • Merchtem Varkensmarkt
  • Merchtem Varkensmarkt (Vervanghalte)
  • Merchtem Mieregem

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 5
  • Leuven Station Perron 7

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merchtem to Leuven by train via S10, S10 and T

To get from Merchtem to Leuven in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S10 train from Merchtem station to Jette station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S10 train and finally take the T train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Louvain station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Train - S10
S10
Train - S10
S10
Train - T
T
Leaves from Merchtem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merchtem
  • 2
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Jette
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jette
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - TT
    Wait for train
    T
    Ottignies
  • 7
    Ride to train station Louvain
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line S10, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line S10, Bus line S10, Bus line T.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

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

    The S10 train line goes from Jette station near Merchtem to Jette station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Jette station near Leuven in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Merchtem to Leuven in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Merchtem and Leuven in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the S10 train from the Jette station near Merchtem in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Jette station, which is closest to Leuven in Belgium.