The average bus between Temse and Merchtem takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Temse to Merchtem. 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 every 4 hours between Temse and Merchtem. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Temse is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Merchtem at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamme Tweebruggenplein and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Temse to Merchtem? 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 Temse to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Temse station and arriving at Merchtem station via Hamme Tweebruggenplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Temse to Merchtem bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Temse Gasthuisstraat station.
Temse to Merchtem bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Merchtem Burchtlaan station.
The distance between Temse and Merchtem is 18.8 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a bus from Temse Gasthuisstraat to Merchtem Burchtlaan via Hamme Tweebruggenplein and Dendermonde Station perron 4 in around 2h 8m.