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

From Duffel to Merchtem by bus and train

To get from Duffel to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 53 bus from Duffel Sportcentrum station to Duffel Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S1 train and finally take the S3 train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Train - S1
S1
Train - S3
S3
Leaves from Duffel Sportcentrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duffel Sportcentrum
    ID 101421
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Duffel Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Duffel Station
    ID 101422
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duffel
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Nivelles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Termonde
  • 8
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Duffel to Merchtem by train

To get from Duffel to Merchtem in Belgium, take the S1 train from Duffel 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 27 min.

87min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Train - S3
S3
Leaves from Duffel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duffel
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Nivelles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    41 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
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Public transit directions from Duffel to Merchtem

The distance between Duffel, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium is approximately 49.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Duffel to Merchtem by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Duffel to Merchtem by train

To get from Duffel to Merchtem in Belgium, take the S1 train from Duffel 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 27 min.

87min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Train - S3
S3
Leaves from Duffel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duffel
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Nivelles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    41 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 53, Train line S1, Train line S3.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Train line S1, Train line S3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Duffel and Merchtem in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Duffel to Merchtem in Belgium?

    The 53 bus line goes from Duffel Sportcentrum station near Duffel to Duffel Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Duffel Station station near Merchtem in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Duffel and Merchtem in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Duffel to get to Merchtem in Belgium?

    Get on the 53 bus from the Duffel Sportcentrum stop near Duffel in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Duffel and Merchtem in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Duffel Station station, which is closest to Merchtem in Belgium.

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