The average train between Antwerp and Merchtem takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Antwerp 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.
Trains run hourly between Antwerp and Merchtem. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Merchtem at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Antwerp 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 train from Antwerp to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Antwerp station and arriving at Merchtem station via Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Antwerp to Merchtem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Antwerpen-Centraal station.
Antwerp to Merchtem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Merchtem station.
The distance between Antwerp and Merchtem is 31.3 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Merchtem via Brussel-Zuid and Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 19m.