How to get from Essen to Merksplas by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essen to Merksplas in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S32 train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 432 bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station to Merksplas Kolonie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min

S32

432

Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

1
Start from train station
Essen
2
S32
Wait for train
S32
Puurs
3
Ride to train station
Anvers-Central
36 min
4
IC
Wait for train
IC
Breda (Nl)
5
Ride to train station
Noorderkempen (Brecht)
15 min
6
Walk to bus station
Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
ID 102212
250 m • 4 min
7
432
Wait for bus
432
Arendonk Pelgrimsplein
8
Ride to bus station
Merksplas Kolonie
ID 106280
44 min
9
Walk to
Merksplas
50 m • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Essen to Merksplas

The distance between Essen, Belgium and Merksplas, Belgium is approximately 68.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Merksplas 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 Essen

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Station.

Train stations close to Essen:

Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

Essen Station
Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk

Public transit stations close to Merksplas, Belgium

Merksplas is located at Merksplas, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Merksplas Kolonie.

Bus stations close to Merksplas:

Merksplas Kolonie
Merksplas Kweekstraat
Merksplas Stwg. Op Wortel

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Merksplas?
The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line S32, Bus line IC, Bus line 432.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Merksplas in Belgium?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.
Which train line goes from Essen to Merksplas in Belgium?
The S32 train line goes from Puurs station near Essen to Anvers-Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Central station near Merksplas in Belgium
How long does it take to travel from Essen to Merksplas in Belgium by train and bus?
The total travel time between Essen and Merksplas in Belgium by train and bus is about 1 hr 50 min.
Where do I get on the train near Essen to get to Merksplas in Belgium?
Get on the S32 train from the Puurs station near Essen in Belgium.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essen and Merksplas in Belgium?
Get off the train at the Anvers-Central stop, which is closest to Merksplas in Belgium.

How to get from Essen to Merksplas by bus and train?

By bus and train

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