How to get from Genk to Merchtem by train?

From Genk to Merchtem by train

To get from Genk to Merchtem in Belgium, take the IC train from Bokrijk 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 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - S3
S3
Leaves from Bokrijk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bokrijk
    1.94 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    85 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

From Genk to Merchtem by bus and train

To get from Genk to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Hasselt Zandstraat station to Hasselt Station Perron 7 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 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - IC
IC
Train - S10
S10
Leaves from Hasselt Zandstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Zandstraat
    ID 403427
    1.11 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Hasselt Station Perron 7
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 7
    ID 403116
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    82 min
  • 7
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Termonde
  • 8
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Genk to Merchtem

The distance between Genk, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium is approximately 119.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Genk to Merchtem by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Genk to Merchtem by bus and train

To get from Genk to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Hasselt Zandstraat station to Hasselt Station Perron 7 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 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - IC
IC
Train - S10
S10
Leaves from Hasselt Zandstraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Zandstraat
    ID 403427
    1.11 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Hasselt Station Perron 7
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 7
    ID 403116
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hasselt
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    82 min
  • 7
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Termonde
  • 8
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line S3.

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

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line IC, Train line S10.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Bokrijk station near Genk to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Gand-Saint-Pierre station near Merchtem in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Genk and Merchtem in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Bokrijk station near Genk in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Gand-Saint-Pierre station, which is closest to Merchtem in Belgium.

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