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

From Brussels to Merchtem by bus and train

To get from Brussels to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 37 bus from Observatoire station to Moliere-Longchamp station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 48 bus and finally take the S10 train from Bruxelles-Midi station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Bus - 48
48
Train - S10
S10
Leaves from Observatoire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatoire
    ID 4857
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Albert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moliere-Longchamp
    ID 5858
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Anneessens
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 2778
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    50 m • 1 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

From Brussels to Merchtem by bus, subway and train

To get from Brussels to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 60 bus from Observatoire station to Maelbeek station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway and finally take the S10 train from Bruxelles-Ouest station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Subway - 1
Subway - 1
Train - S10
S10
Leaves from Observatoire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatoire
    ID 4857
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ambiorix Via Maelbeek
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maelbeek
    ID 6464
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Maelbeek
    ID 10
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Gare De L'Ouest
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Gare De L'Ouest
    ID 1
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Ouest
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Termonde
  • 9
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussels to Merchtem

The distance between Brussels, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium is approximately 31.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussels 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 Brussels

Brussels is located at Brussels, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Observatoire / Sterrenwacht.

Train stations close to Brussels:

  • Saint-Job

Bus stations close to Brussels:

  • Observatoire / Sterrenwacht
  • Observatoire
  • Mercure

Public transit stations close to Merchtem, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Merchtem:

  • Opwijk
  • Mollem
  • Merchtem

Bus stations close to Merchtem:

  • Merchtem Puursstraat
  • Merchtem Varkensmarkt
  • Merchtem Eyckstraat Markthalte

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From Brussels to Merchtem by bus, subway and train

To get from Brussels to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 60 bus from Observatoire station to Maelbeek station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway and finally take the S10 train from Bruxelles-Ouest station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Subway - 1
Subway - 1
Train - S10
S10
Leaves from Observatoire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatoire
    ID 4857
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Ambiorix Via Maelbeek
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maelbeek
    ID 6464
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Maelbeek
    ID 10
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Gare De L'Ouest
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Gare De L'Ouest
    ID 1
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Ouest
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - S10S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Termonde
  • 9
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line 48, Train line S10.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 60, Subway line 1, Train line S10.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Merchtem?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Merchtem?

    The 37 bus line goes from Observatoire station near Brussels in Brussel to Albert station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Albert station near Merchtem in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Merchtem by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brussels in Brussel and Merchtem in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brussels to get to Merchtem?

    Get on the 37 bus from the Observatoire stop near Brussels in Brussel.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brussels and Merchtem?

    Get off the bus at the Albert station, which is closest to Merchtem in Belgium.

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