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 439 bus from Merksplas Kolonie station to Turnhout Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S2 train from Bruxelles-Nord station to Nossegem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 439439
Train - IC
IC
Train - S2
S2
Leaves from Merksplas Kolonie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merksplas Kolonie
    ID 106280
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 439439
    Wait for bus
    439
    Turnhout Markt Perron 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Turnhout
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Binche
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    72 min
  • 7
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Louvain
  • 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 439, IC and R90

To get from Merksplas to Zaventem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 439 bus from Merksplas Kolonie station to Turnhout Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the R90 bus from Brussel Noord Opstaphalte station to Nossegem Van Espenlaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min.

184min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 439439
Train - IC
IC
Bus - R90R90
Walk to Zaventem
Leaves from Merksplas Kolonie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merksplas Kolonie
    ID 106280
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 439439
    Wait for bus
    439
    Turnhout Markt Perron 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Turnhout
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Binche
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel Noord Opstaphalte
    ID 303917
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R90R90
    Wait for bus
    R90
    Leuven Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nossegem Van Espenlaan
    ID 306554
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zaventem
    Walk to
    Zaventem
    620 m • 8 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 97.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 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.

Public transit stations close to Merksplas

Merksplas is located at Merksplas, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Merksplas Kolonie.

Bus stations close to Merksplas:

  • Merksplas Kolonie
  • Merksplas Gentse Wijk
  • Merksplas Kweekstraat

Public transit stations close to Zaventem, Belgium

Zaventem is located at Zaventem, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Nossegem Van Espenlaan.

Train stations close to Zaventem:

  • Diegem
  • Zaventem
  • Nossegem

Bus stations close to Zaventem:

  • Nossegem Van Espenlaan
  • Nossegem Guldendelle
  • Nossegem Pootstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merksplas to Zaventem by bus and train via 439, IC and R90

To get from Merksplas to Zaventem in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 439 bus from Merksplas Kolonie station to Turnhout Station Perron 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the R90 bus from Brussel Noord Opstaphalte station to Nossegem Van Espenlaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min.

184min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 439439
Train - IC
IC
Bus - R90R90
Walk to Zaventem
Leaves from Merksplas Kolonie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merksplas Kolonie
    ID 106280
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 439439
    Wait for bus
    439
    Turnhout Markt Perron 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Turnhout Station Perron 2
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Turnhout
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Binche
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Nord
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussel Noord Opstaphalte
    ID 303917
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R90R90
    Wait for bus
    R90
    Leuven Station Perron 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nossegem Van Espenlaan
    ID 306554
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zaventem
    Walk to
    Zaventem
    620 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 439, Bus line IC, Bus line S2.

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

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 439, Bus line IC, Bus line R90.

  • 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 47 min.

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

    The 439 bus line goes from Merksplas Kolonie station near Merksplas to Turnhout Markt Perron 1 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Turnhout Markt Perron 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 47 min.

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

    Get on the 439 bus from the Merksplas Kolonie 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 Turnhout Markt Perron 1 station, which is closest to Zaventem in Belgium.

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