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

By bus and train

To get from Ieper to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 46 bus from Londerzeel Station Perron 1 station to Merchtem Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4646
Walk to Merchtem
Leaves from Ypres
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ypres
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Londerzeel
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Londerzeel Station Perron 1
    ID 303394
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    Merchtem Mieregem
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Station
    ID 303844
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merchtem
    Walk to
    Merchtem
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, IC and R45

To get from Ieper to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the R45 bus from Dendermonde Station Perron 4 station to Merchtem Varkensmarkt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - R45R45
Walk to Merchtem
Leaves from Ypres
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ypres
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Termonde
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dendermonde Station Perron 4
    ID 207300
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303865
    42 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 Ieper to Merchtem
The distance between Ieper, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium is approximately 130.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ieper 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 Ieper

Ieper is located at Ieper, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Ieper Bibliotheek.

Train stations close to Ieper:

  • Ypres

Bus stations close to Ieper:

  • Ieper Bibliotheek
  • Ieper Markt Perron 3
  • Ieper Markt Perron 1
Public transit stations close to Merchtem, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Merchtem:

  • Opwijk
  • Mollem
  • Merchtem

Bus stations close to Merchtem:

  • Merchtem Technische School
  • Merchtem Station
  • Merchtem Mieregem

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, IC and R45

To get from Ieper to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ypres station to Gand-Saint-Pierre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the R45 bus from Dendermonde Station Perron 4 station to Merchtem Varkensmarkt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - R45R45
Walk to Merchtem
Leaves from Ypres
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ypres
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Saint-Nicolas
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Termonde
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dendermonde Station Perron 4
    ID 207300
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303865
    42 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 Ieper to Merchtem?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 46.

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

    The alternative route takes 225 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line R45.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Ypres station near Ieper to Saint-Nicolas station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Saint-Nicolas station near Merchtem in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Ieper and Merchtem in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Ypres station near Ieper in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Saint-Nicolas stop, which is closest to Merchtem in Belgium.

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