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

By bus and train

To get from Brugge to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Bruges station to Termonde station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S10 train and finally take the BUS bus from Opwijk station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to train stationTrain - L
L
Train - S10
S10
Bus - BUSBUS
Leaves from Bruges
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruges
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Malines
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Termonde
    83 min
  • 4
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Opwijk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Opwijk
    11 min
  • 6
    Bus - BUSBUS
    Wait for bus
    BUS
    Schaerbeek
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Merchtem
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, IC and 46

To get from Brugge to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Bruges station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 46 bus from Londerzeel Station Perron 1 station to Merchtem Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4646
Walk to Merchtem
Leaves from Bruges
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruges
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Londerzeel
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Londerzeel Station Perron 1
    ID 303394
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    Merchtem Mieregem
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Station
    ID 303844
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merchtem
    Walk to
    Merchtem
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brugge to Merchtem
The distance between Brugge, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium is approximately 81.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brugge to Merchtem 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 Brugge

Brugge is located at Brugge, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Bruges.

Train stations close to Brugge:

  • Bruges
  • Bruges-Saint-Pierre

Bus stations close to Brugge:

  • Brugge Station Perron A1
  • Brugge Station Perron A2
  • Brugge Station Perron B1
Public transit stations close to Merchtem, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Merchtem:

  • Merchtem
  • Opwijk
  • Mollem

Bus stations close to Merchtem:

  • Merchtem Spiegellaan
  • Merchtem Puursstraat
  • Merchtem Ginder-Ale
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, IC and 46

To get from Brugge to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Bruges station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 46 bus from Londerzeel Station Perron 1 station to Merchtem Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4646
Walk to Merchtem
Leaves from Bruges
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruges
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Londerzeel
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Londerzeel Station Perron 1
    ID 303394
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    Merchtem Mieregem
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Station
    ID 303844
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merchtem
    Walk to
    Merchtem
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line S10, Bus line BUS.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 46.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

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

    The L train line goes from Bruges station near Brugge to Malines station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Malines station near Merchtem in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Brugge and Merchtem in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the L train from the Bruges station near Brugge in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Malines stop, which is closest to Merchtem in Belgium.

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