The average train between Brussels and Merksem takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brussels 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Brussels and Merksem. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Brussels is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Merksem at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
5h 12m • 1 change
1h 1m • 1 change
1h 2m • 1 change
1h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Merksem station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Brussels to Merksem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Merksem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Merksem Oudebareel station.
The distance between Brussels and Merksem is 44.6 km. The road distance is 48 km.
There is no direct connection from Brussels to Merksem. However, you can take the train to Anvers-Central, walk to Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B, then take the line 2 vehicle to Merksem Oudebareel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Merksem Oudebareel via Antwerpen-Centraal and Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B in around 54 min.
