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

From Hove to Merksplas by bus and train

To get from Hove to Merksplas in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Hove station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43B bus from Turnhout Station Perron 5 station to Merksplas Kolonie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 43B43B
Leaves from Hove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hove
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 5
    ID 109804
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Merksplas Kolonie
    Ride to bus station
    Merksplas Kolonie
    ID 106279
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hove to Merksplas by bus and train via S1, EC and 43B

To get from Hove to Merksplas in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Hove station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the 43B bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station to Merksplas Kolonie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Train - S1
S1
Train - EC
EC
Bus - 43B43B
Walk to Merksplas
Leaves from Hove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hove
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Cs (Nl)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noorderkempen (Brecht)
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
    ID 102212
    240 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Turnhout Markt Perron 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merksplas Kolonie
    ID 106280
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merksplas
    Walk to
    Merksplas
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hove to Merksplas

The distance between Hove, Belgium and Merksplas, Belgium is approximately 66 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hove 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 Hove

Hove is located at Hove, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Edegem Mechelsesteenweg.

Train stations close to Hove:

  • Boechout
  • Hove
  • Mortsel-Oude God

Bus stations close to Hove:

  • Edegem Mechelsesteenweg
  • Hove Buizegemlei
  • Hove Kerk

Public transit stations close to Merksplas, Belgium

Merksplas is located at Merksplas, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Merksplas Stwg. Op Wortel.

Bus stations close to Merksplas:

  • Merksplas Stwg. Op Wortel
  • Merksplas Kolonie
  • Merksplas Gentse Wijk

Alternative route from Hove to Merksplas by bus and train via S1, EC and 43B

To get from Hove to Merksplas in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Hove station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the 43B bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1 station to Merksplas Kolonie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Train - S1
S1
Train - EC
EC
Bus - 43B43B
Walk to Merksplas
Leaves from Hove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hove
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Cs (Nl)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noorderkempen (Brecht)
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Per 1
    ID 102212
    240 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Turnhout Markt Perron 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merksplas Kolonie
    ID 106280
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merksplas
    Walk to
    Merksplas
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hove to Merksplas?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Train line S1, Train line IC, Bus line 43B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hove to Merksplas?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Train line S1, Train line EC, Bus line 43B.

  • Is there a direct train between Hove 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 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hove to Merksplas in Belgium?

    The S1 train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Hove to Anvers-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Berchem station near Merksplas in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Hove and Merksplas in Belgium by train and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hove to get to Merksplas in Belgium?

    Get on the S1 train from the Anvers-Central station near Hove in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hove and Merksplas in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Berchem stop, which is closest to Merksplas in Belgium.