How to get from Diest to Merchtem by train?

From Diest to Merchtem by train

To get from Diest to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Diest station to Louvain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S10 train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S10
S10
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    La Panne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    30 min
  • 6
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Termonde
  • 7
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Diest to Merchtem by bus and train

To get from Diest to Merchtem in Belgium, take the IC train from Diest station to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station. Next, take the 21 bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron B station to Merchtem Mieregem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2121
Walk to Merchtem
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron B
    ID 310736
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Merchtem Mieregem
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Mieregem
    ID 303856
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Merchtem
    Walk to
    Merchtem
    730 m • 10 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 88.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 101 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.

Train stations close to Diest:

  • Diest
  • Zichem

Bus stations close to Diest:

  • Diest Fort Leopoldlaan
  • Diest Station Perron 2
  • 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 Mieregem.

Train stations close to Merchtem:

  • Mollem
  • Merchtem
  • Opwijk

Bus stations close to Merchtem:

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

Related Routes

From Diest to Merchtem by bus and train

To get from Diest to Merchtem in Belgium, take the IC train from Diest station to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station. Next, take the 21 bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron B station to Merchtem Mieregem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 2121
Walk to Merchtem
Leaves from Diest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diest
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Perron B
    ID 310736
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Merchtem Mieregem
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Mieregem
    ID 303856
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Merchtem
    Walk to
    Merchtem
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Train line S10.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 21.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Diest to Louvain station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Louvain 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 41 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central 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 Louvain station, which is closest to Merchtem in Belgium.

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