The average bus between Mechelen and Merksem takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly bus service from Mechelen to Merksem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Mechelen and Merksem. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Merksem at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Duffel Leopoldstraat and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mechelen to Merksem? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Merksem station via Duffel Leopoldstraat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Mechelen to Merksem bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Mechelen Biest station.
Mechelen to Merksem bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Merksem Oudebareel station.
The distance between Mechelen and Merksem is 24.6 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a bus from Mechelen Biest to Merksem Oudebareel via Duffel Leopoldstraat and Mortsel Station in around 1h 53m.