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 L train from Hove station to Antwerp Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the 43B bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1 station to Merksplas Colony station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Hove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merksplas on the Moovit app.

116min
Train - L
L
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 - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Antwerp Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Rotterdam Central (NL)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Kempen (Brecht)
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1
    ID 102212
    240 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Turnhout Market Platform 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merksplas Colony
    ID 106280
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merksplas
    Walk to
    Merksplas
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hove to Merksplas by bus and train via 51, IC and 43B

To get from Hove to Merksplas in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 51 bus from Hove Church station to Berchem Station Platform 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43B bus from Turnhout Station Platform 5 station to Merksplas Colony station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Hove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merksplas on the Moovit app.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 43B43B
Leaves from Hove Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hove Church
    ID 107243
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Berchem Station Platform 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Station Platform 2
    ID 102112
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Platform 5
    ID 109804
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Merksplas Colony
    Ride to bus station
    Merksplas Colony
    ID 106279
    26 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 49.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Hove to Merksplas

To check the bus and train schedule from Hove to Merksplas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hove) and destination (Merksplas), 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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Alternative route from Hove to Merksplas by bus and train via 51, IC and 43B

To get from Hove to Merksplas in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 51 bus from Hove Church station to Berchem Station Platform 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43B bus from Turnhout Station Platform 5 station to Merksplas Colony station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Hove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merksplas on the Moovit app.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 43B43B
Leaves from Hove Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hove Church
    ID 107243
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Berchem Station Platform 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Station Platform 2
    ID 102112
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp-Berchem
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Platform 5
    ID 109804
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Merksplas Colony
    Ride to bus station
    Merksplas Colony
    ID 106279
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Train line Antwerp Central - Brussels South, Train line Brussels South - Rotterdam Central (NL), Bus line 43B.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 51, Train line Antwerp Central - Turnhout, 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 56 min.

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

    The L train line goes from Antwerp Central station near Hove to Antwerp Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Antwerp Central 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 56 min.

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

    Get on the L train from the Antwerp 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 Antwerp Central stop, which is closest to Merksplas in Belgium.

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