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How to get from Merchtem to Leuven by bus and train?
From Merchtem to Leuven by bus and train
To get from Merchtem to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S10 train from Merchtem station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5A bus from Leuven Station Perron 4 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.
98min
S10
IC
5A
Leaves from Merchtem
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationMerchtem - 2S10Wait for trainS10Alost
- 3
Ride to train stationBruxelles-Midi32 min - 4ICWait for trainICLouvain
- 5Ride to train stationLouvain30 min
- 6Walk to bus stationLeuven Station Perron 4ID 303129110 m • 2 min
- 75AWait for bus5AHeverlee Wetenschapspark
- 8Ride to bus stationLeuven Rector De Somerplein Perron BID 3054433 min
- 9Walk toLeuvenGrote Markt160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Merchtem to Leuven by bus and train via S10, IC and 4
To get from Merchtem to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S10 train from Merchtem station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.
102min
S10
IC
4Leaves from Merchtem
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMerchtem
- 2S10Wait for trainS10Alost
- 3Ride to train stationBruxelles-Midi32 min
- 4ICWait for trainICLouvain
- 5Ride to train stationLouvain30 min
- 6Walk to bus stationLeuven Station Perron 8130 m • 2 min
- 74Wait for bus4Wijgmaal Wijveld
- 8Ride to bus stationLeuven Rector De Somerplein Perron BID 3054433 min
- 9Walk toLeuvenGrote Markt160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Merchtem to Leuven
The distance between Merchtem, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 57.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merchtem to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Merchtem
Merchtem is located at Merchtem, Leuven 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 Leuven, Leuven
Leuven is located at Grote Markt, Leuven and the nearest public transit station is Leuven Tessenstraat.
Train stations close to Leuven:
- Wijgmaal
- Herent
- Heverlee
Bus stations close to Leuven:
- Leuven Tessenstraat
- Leuven De Bruul
- Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A
Related Routes
- Mechelen to Leuven
- Brussels to Leuven
- Deurne Antwerp Stadion to Leuven
- Deurne Craeybeckx to Leuven
- Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 11 to Leuven
- Merksem Overhout to Leuven
- Retie Markt to Leuven
- Dessel Markt to Leuven
- Mortsel E. Thieffrylaan to Leuven
- Evere to Leuven
- Diegem to Leuven
- Kortenberg to Leuven
- Hoeilaart to Leuven
- La Hulpe to Leuven
- Opwijk to Leuven
- Dilbeek to Leuven
- Forest-Est to Leuven
- Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Leuven
- Herentals to Leuven
- Bouwel to Leuven
Alternative route from Merchtem to Leuven by bus and train via S10, IC and 4
To get from Merchtem to Leuven in Leuven, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S10 train from Merchtem station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Perron 8 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.
102min
S10
IC
4Leaves from Merchtem
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationMerchtem
- 2S10Wait for trainS10Alost
- 3Ride to train stationBruxelles-Midi32 min
- 4ICWait for trainICLouvain
- 5Ride to train stationLouvain30 min
- 6Walk to bus stationLeuven Station Perron 8130 m • 2 min
- 74Wait for bus4Wijgmaal Wijveld
- 8Ride to bus stationLeuven Rector De Somerplein Perron BID 3054433 min
- 9Walk toLeuvenGrote Markt160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Merchtem to Leuven?
The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Train line S10, Train line IC, Bus line 5A.
What is the alternative route to get from Merchtem to Leuven?
The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Train line S10, Train line IC, Bus line 4.
Is there a direct train between Merchtem and Leuven?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.
Which train line goes from Merchtem to Leuven?
The S10 train line goes from Alost station near Merchtem in Merchtem to Bruxelles-Midi station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bruxelles-Midi station near Leuven in Leuven.
How long does it take to travel from Merchtem to Leuven by train and bus?
The total travel time between Merchtem in Merchtem and Leuven in Leuven by train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.
Where do I get on the train near Merchtem to get to Leuven?
Get on the S10 train from the Alost station near Merchtem in Merchtem.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Merchtem and Leuven?
Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Midi stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.
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