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

By bus and train

To get from Merchtem to Retie in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 821 bus from Merchtem Mieregem station to Vilvoorde Station Perron 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 470 bus from Turnhout Station Perron 2 station to Retie Biezenstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 821821
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 470470
Leaves from Merchtem Mieregem
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merchtem Mieregem
    ID 303856
    720 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 821821
    Wait for bus
    821
    Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vilvoorde Station Perron 3
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Vilvorde
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 470470
    Wait for bus
    470
    Mol Ginderbroek
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Retie Biezenstraat
    Ride to bus station
    Retie Biezenstraat
    ID 107567
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R45, IC and 470

To get from Merchtem to Retie 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 470 bus from Turnhout Station Perron 2 station to Retie Biezenstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R45R45
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 470470
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
    Turnhout
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 470470
    Wait for bus
    470
    Mol Ginderbroek
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Retie Biezenstraat
    Ride to bus station
    Retie Biezenstraat
    ID 107567
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merchtem to Retie
The distance between Merchtem, Belgium and Retie, Belgium is approximately 98.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merchtem to Retie 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 Retie, Belgium

Retie is located at Retie, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Retie Biezenstraat.

Bus stations close to Retie:

  • Retie Biezenstraat
  • Retie Pijlstraat
  • Retie Berg
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via R45, IC and 470

To get from Merchtem to Retie 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 470 bus from Turnhout Station Perron 2 station to Retie Biezenstraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R45R45
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 470470
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
    Turnhout
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 470470
    Wait for bus
    470
    Mol Ginderbroek
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Retie Biezenstraat
    Ride to bus station
    Retie Biezenstraat
    ID 107567
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 821, Bus line IC, Bus line 470.

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

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line R45, Bus line IC, Bus line 470.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

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

    The 821 bus line goes from Merchtem Mieregem station near Merchtem to Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A station near Retie in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Merchtem and Retie in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the 821 bus from the Merchtem Mieregem stop near Merchtem in Belgium.

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

    Get off the bus at the Zaventem Luchthaven Perron A stop, which is closest to Retie in Belgium.

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