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

Merelbeke to Merchtem - Bus Schedule

The P3 bus from Merelbeke to Merchtem runs from 00:06 to 23:46, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 55 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 52 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Merelbeke to Merchtem by bus and train

To get from Merelbeke to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the P3 bus from Ghent Roelandt Square station to Ghent Sint-Pieters Station Platform 21 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the R45 bus from Brussels North Boarding Stop station to Merchtem Pig Market station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Merelbeke may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merchtem on the Moovit app.

172min
Walk to bus station
Bus - P3P3
Train - IC
IC
Bus - R45R45
Walk to Merchtem
Leaves from Ghent Roelandt Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ghent Roelandt Square
    ID 201289
    1.6 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - P3P3
    Wait for bus
    P3
    Ghent Sint-Pieters Station Platform 21
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ghent Sint-Pieters Station Platform 21
    ID 205921
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ghent St. Peter
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussels North Boarding Stop
    ID 303917
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Dendermonde Station Platform 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merchtem Pig Market
    ID 303866
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merchtem
    Walk to
    Merchtem
    870 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merelbeke to Merchtem

The distance between Merelbeke, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium is approximately 80.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merelbeke to Merchtem by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Merelbeke to Merchtem

To check the bus and train schedule from Merelbeke to Merchtem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merelbeke) and destination (Merchtem), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line P3, Train line IC, Bus line R45.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

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

    The P3 bus line goes from Ghent Roelandt Square station near Merelbeke to Ghent Sint-Pieters Station 21 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ghent Sint-Pieters Station 21 station near Merchtem in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Merelbeke and Merchtem in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the P3 bus from the Ghent Roelandt Square stop near Merelbeke in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ghent Sint-Pieters Station 21 stop, which is closest to Merchtem in Belgium.