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 one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Observatory station to Uccle Calevoet station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S1 train and finally take the S3 train from Brussels South station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merchtem on the Moovit app.

78min
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - S1
S1
Train - S3
S3
Leaves from Observatory

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Observatory
    ID 4854
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Uccle Calevoet
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Uccle Calevoet
    ID 1962
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uccle-Calevoet
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Antwerp Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels South
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Dendermonde
  • 8
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brussels to Merchtem by train

To get from Brussels to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S9 train from Saint-Job station to Brussels-Schuman station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P train and finally take the S3 train from Brussels North station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merchtem on the Moovit app.

76min
Walk to train stationTrain - S9
S9
Train - P
P
Train - S3
S3
Leaves from Saint-Job

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saint-Job
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Landen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels-Schuman
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Brussels South
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Dendermonde
  • 7
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    24 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 32.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Brussels to Merchtem

To check the bus and train schedule from Brussels to Merchtem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brussels) 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.

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From Brussels to Merchtem by train

To get from Brussels to Merchtem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S9 train from Saint-Job station to Brussels-Schuman station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P train and finally take the S3 train from Brussels North station to Merchtem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Brussels may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merchtem on the Moovit app.

76min
Walk to train stationTrain - S9
S9
Train - P
P
Train - S3
S3
Leaves from Saint-Job

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saint-Job
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Landen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels-Schuman
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Brussels South
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Dendermonde
  • 7
    Ride to train station Merchtem
    Ride to train station
    Merchtem
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 60, Train line Antwerp Central - Nivelles, Train line Denderleeuw - Dendermonde.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Train line S9, Train line Brussels-South - Rochefort-Jemelle, Train line Denderleeuw - Dendermonde.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Merchtem?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brussels to Merchtem?

    The 60 bus line goes from Observatory station near Brussels in Brussels to Uccle Calevoet station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Uccle Calevoet 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 Brussels and Merchtem in Belgium by bus and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 60 bus from the Observatory stop near Brussels in Brussels.

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

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

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