How to get from Diest to Merchtem by train?

From Diest to Merchtem by train

To get from Diest to Merchtem in Belgium, take the P train from Diest station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, take the S3 train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Train - P
P
Train - S3
S3
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Termonde
  • 5
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Diest to Merchtem by train via P and S10

To get from Diest to Merchtem in Belgium, take the P train from Diest station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, take the S10 train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - P
P
Train - S10
S10
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Termonde
  • 5
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Diest to Merchtem

The distance between Diest, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium is approximately 77.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diest to Merchtem 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 Diest

Diest is located at Diest, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Diest Fort Leopoldlaan.

Bus stations close to Diest:

  • Diest Fort Leopoldlaan
  • Diest Station Perron 4
  • Diest Station Perron 3

Public transit stations close to Merchtem, Belgium

Merchtem is located at Merchtem, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Merchtem Ginder-Ale.

Train stations close to Merchtem:

  • Merchtem
  • Mollem
  • Opwijk

Bus stations close to Merchtem:

  • Merchtem Ginder-Ale
  • Merchtem Spiegellaan
  • Merchtem Puursstraat

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Alternative route from Diest to Merchtem by train via P and S10

To get from Diest to Merchtem in Belgium, take the P train from Diest station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, take the S10 train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - P
P
Train - S10
S10
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Termonde
  • 5
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Train line P, Train line S3.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Train line P, Train line S10.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

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

    The P train line goes from Bruxelles-Midi station near Diest to Bruxelles-Nord station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bruxelles-Nord station near Merchtem in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Diest and Merchtem in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the P train from the Bruxelles-Midi station near Diest in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Bruxelles-Nord station, which is closest to Merchtem in Belgium.

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