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 S3 train from Merchtem station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leuven Station Perron 6 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leuven
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
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 6
    ID 303131
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Heverlee Campus Arenberg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
    ID 305444
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merchtem to Leuven by bus and train via S3, IC and 41

To get from Merchtem to Leuven in Leuven, 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 41 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
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
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 3
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merchtem to Leuven

The distance between Merchtem, Leuven and Leuven, Leuven is approximately 49.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 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 Rector De Somerplein Perron C.

Train stations close to Leuven:

  • Heverlee
  • Louvain
  • Herent

Bus stations close to Leuven:

  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron C
  • Leuven De Bruul
  • Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron A

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merchtem to Leuven by bus and train via S3, IC and 41

To get from Merchtem to Leuven in Leuven, 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 41 bus from Leuven Station Perron 2 station to Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Train - S3
S3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Leuven
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
    Eupen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Perron 2
    ID 303126
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Leuven Gasthuisberg Kliniek Perron 3
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven Rector De Somerplein Perron B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Markt
    160 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 55 minutes, using Train line S3, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Train line S3, Train line IC, Bus line 41.

  • 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 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merchtem to Leuven?

    The S3 train line goes from Denderleeuw station near Merchtem in Merchtem to Bruxelles-Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bruxelles-Nord 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 55 min.

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

    Get on the S3 train from the Denderleeuw 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-Nord stop, which is closest to Leuven in Leuven.

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