How to get from Genk to Merchtem by train?

From Genk to Merchtem by train

To get from Genk to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Bokrijk station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S10 train from Jette station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S10
S10
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
    Blankenberge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    93 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lokeren
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jette
    5 min
  • 6
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Opwijk
  • 7
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Genk to Merchtem by bus and train

To get from Genk to Merchtem in Belgium, take the IC train from Bokrijk station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, take the R45 bus from Brussel Noord Opstaphalte station to Merchtem Varkensmarkt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - R45R45
Walk to Merchtem
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
    Blankenberge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel Noord Opstaphalte
    ID 303917
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Dendermonde Station Perron 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303866
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Merchtem
    Walk to
    Merchtem
    860 m • 11 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 112.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 178 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.

Public transit stations close to Genk

Genk is located at Genk, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Hasselt Zandstraat.

Train stations close to Genk:

  • Bokrijk
  • Kiewit

Bus stations close to Genk:

  • Hasselt Zandstraat
  • Diepenbeek Bewel

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
  • Opwijk
  • Merchtem

Bus stations close to Merchtem:

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

Related Routes

From Genk to Merchtem by bus and train

To get from Genk to Merchtem in Belgium, take the IC train from Bokrijk station to Bruxelles-Nord station. Next, take the R45 bus from Brussel Noord Opstaphalte station to Merchtem Varkensmarkt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - R45R45
Walk to Merchtem
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
    Blankenberge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel Noord Opstaphalte
    ID 303917
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Dendermonde Station Perron 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303866
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Merchtem
    Walk to
    Merchtem
    860 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line S10.

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

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line R45.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Bokrijk station near Genk to Blankenberge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Blankenberge 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 58 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 Blankenberge station, which is closest to Merchtem in Belgium.