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

From Merksplas to Zaventem by bus and train

To get from Merksplas to Zaventem in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43B bus from Merksplas Colony station to Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the S2 train from Brussels North station to Nossegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Merksplas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Zaventem on the Moovit app.

172min
Bus - 43B43B
Train - EC
EC
Train - S2
S2
Leaves from Merksplas Colony

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merksplas
  • 2
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1
    ID 102212
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Kempen (Brecht)
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Brussels South
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels North
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Leuven
  • 8
    Ride to train station Nossegem
    Ride to train station
    Nossegem
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merksplas to Zaventem by bus and train via 43B, EC and 91

To get from Merksplas to Zaventem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 43B bus from Merksplas Colony station to Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the 91 bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform B station to Nossegem Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Merksplas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Zaventem on the Moovit app.

188min
Bus - 43B43B
Train - EC
EC
Bus - 9191
Walk to Zaventem
Leaves from Merksplas Colony

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merksplas
  • 2
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1
    ID 102212
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Kempen (Brecht)
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Brussels South
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform B
    ID 310736
    530 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Leuven Station Platform 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nossegem Station
    ID 310273
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zaventem
    Walk to
    Zaventem
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merksplas to Zaventem

The distance between Merksplas, Belgium and Zaventem, Belgium is approximately 102.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merksplas to Zaventem 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 Merksplas to Zaventem

To check the bus and train schedule from Merksplas to Zaventem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Merksplas) and destination (Zaventem), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merksplas to Zaventem by bus and train via 43B, EC and 91

To get from Merksplas to Zaventem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 43B bus from Merksplas Colony station to Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the 91 bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform B station to Nossegem Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Merksplas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Zaventem on the Moovit app.

188min
Bus - 43B43B
Train - EC
EC
Bus - 9191
Walk to Zaventem
Leaves from Merksplas Colony

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merksplas
  • 2
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1
    ID 102212
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Kempen (Brecht)
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Brussels South
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaventem Brussels Airport Platform B
    ID 310736
    530 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Leuven Station Platform 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nossegem Station
    ID 310273
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zaventem
    Walk to
    Zaventem
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 43B, Train line EC, Train line Braine-le-Comte - Leuven.

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

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 43B, Train line EC, Bus line 91.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merksplas and Zaventem in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merksplas to Zaventem in Belgium?

    The 43B bus line goes from Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1 station near Merksplas to Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1 station near Zaventem in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Merksplas and Zaventem in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merksplas to get to Zaventem in Belgium?

    Get on the 43B bus from the Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1 stop near Merksplas in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merksplas and Zaventem in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1 station, which is closest to Zaventem in Belgium.

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