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

From Merchtem to Nieuwpoort by bus and train

To get from Merchtem to Nieuwpoort in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R45 bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXP train and finally take the 60 bus from Oostende Station Perron 3 station to Westende Steenstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R45R45
Train - EXP
EXP
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Merchtem Varkensmarkt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303865
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ostende
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oostende Station Perron 3
    ID 510004
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Veurne Ziekenhuis
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Westende Steenstraat
    Ride to bus station
    Westende Steenstraat
    ID 501425
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merchtem to Nieuwpoort by bus and train via R45, IC and 60

To get from Merchtem to Nieuwpoort in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R45 bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 60 bus from Oostende Station Perron 3 station to Westende Steenstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R45R45
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Merchtem Varkensmarkt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303865
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostende
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ostende
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oostende Station Perron 3
    ID 510004
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Veurne Ziekenhuis
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Westende Steenstraat
    Ride to bus station
    Westende Steenstraat
    ID 501425
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merchtem to Nieuwpoort

The distance between Merchtem, Belgium and Nieuwpoort, Belgium is approximately 152.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merchtem to Nieuwpoort 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 Merchtem

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

Train stations close to Merchtem:

  • Mollem
  • Opwijk

Bus stations close to Merchtem:

  • Merchtem Station
  • Merchtem Technische School
  • Merchtem Mieregem

Public transit stations close to Nieuwpoort, Belgium

Nieuwpoort is located at Nieuwpoort, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Westende Steenstraat.

Bus stations close to Nieuwpoort:

  • Westende Steenstraat
  • Lombardsijde Dorp
  • Westende Dorp

Alternative route from Merchtem to Nieuwpoort by bus and train via R45, IC and 60

To get from Merchtem to Nieuwpoort in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R45 bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 60 bus from Oostende Station Perron 3 station to Westende Steenstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R45R45
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Merchtem Varkensmarkt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merchtem Varkensmarkt
    ID 303865
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - R45R45
    Wait for bus
    R45
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussel Noord Afstaphalte
    ID 303916
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostende
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ostende
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oostende Station Perron 3
    ID 510004
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Veurne Ziekenhuis
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Westende Steenstraat
    Ride to bus station
    Westende Steenstraat
    ID 501425
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line R45, Bus line EXP, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Bus line R45, Bus line IC, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merchtem and Nieuwpoort in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merchtem to Nieuwpoort in Belgium?

    The R45 bus line goes from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station near Merchtem to Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussel Noord Afstaphalte station near Nieuwpoort in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Merchtem and Nieuwpoort in Belgium by bus and train is about 3 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merchtem to get to Nieuwpoort in Belgium?

    Get on the R45 bus from the Merchtem Varkensmarkt stop near Merchtem in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merchtem and Nieuwpoort in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Brussel Noord Afstaphalte stop, which is closest to Nieuwpoort in Belgium.

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