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How to get from Heusden-Zolder to Merchtem by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Heusden-Zolder to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Zolder station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the R45 bus from Brussel Noord Opstaphalte station to Merchtem Varkensmarkt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Bus - R45R45
Walk to Merchtem
Leaves from Zolder
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Heusden-Zolder
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel Noord Opstaphalte
    ID 303917
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303866
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merchtem
    Walk to
    Merchtem
    860 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via L, EXP and R45

To get from Heusden-Zolder to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Zolder station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXP train and finally take the R45 bus from Brussel Noord Opstaphalte station to Merchtem Varkensmarkt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Train - L
L
Train - EXP
EXP
Bus - R45R45
Walk to Merchtem
Leaves from Zolder
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Heusden-Zolder
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel Noord Opstaphalte
    ID 303917
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303866
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merchtem
    Walk to
    Merchtem
    860 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Heusden-Zolder to Merchtem
The distance between Heusden-Zolder, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium is approximately 111.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heusden-Zolder to Merchtem by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Heusden-Zolder

Heusden-Zolder is located at Heusden-Zolder, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Zolder Station.

Bus stations close to Heusden-Zolder:

  • Zolder Station
  • Zolder Pleintje
  • Zolder Kruispunt
Public transit stations close to Merchtem, Belgium

Merchtem is located at Merchtem, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Merchtem Spiegellaan.

Train stations close to Merchtem:

  • Opwijk
  • Mollem
  • Merchtem

Bus stations close to Merchtem:

  • Merchtem Spiegellaan
  • Merchtem Ginder-Ale
  • Merchtem Burchtlaan

Alternative route by bus and train via L, EXP and R45

To get from Heusden-Zolder to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the L train from Zolder station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXP train and finally take the R45 bus from Brussel Noord Opstaphalte station to Merchtem Varkensmarkt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Train - L
L
Train - EXP
EXP
Bus - R45R45
Walk to Merchtem
Leaves from Zolder
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Heusden-Zolder
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel Noord Opstaphalte
    ID 303917
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303866
    47 min
  • 9
    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 Heusden-Zolder to Merchtem?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line IC, Bus line R45.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Heusden-Zolder to Merchtem?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line EXP, Bus line R45.

  • Is there a direct train between Heusden-Zolder and Merchtem in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Heusden-Zolder to Merchtem in Belgium?

    The L train line goes from Hasselt station near Heusden-Zolder to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Hasselt station near Merchtem in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Heusden-Zolder and Merchtem in Belgium by train and bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Heusden-Zolder to get to Merchtem in Belgium?

    Get on the L train from the Hasselt station near Heusden-Zolder in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Hasselt stop, which is closest to Merchtem in Belgium.

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