The average train between Etterbeek and Merchtem takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Etterbeek 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 Etterbeek and Merchtem. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Etterbeek is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Merchtem at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare Centrale and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Etterbeek to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Etterbeek station and arriving at Merchtem station via Merchtem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Etterbeek to Merchtem train services, operated by STIB, depart from Bruxelles-Central station.
Etterbeek to Merchtem train services, operated by STIB, arrive at Merchtem station.
The distance between Etterbeek and Merchtem is 17.8 km. The road distance is 29 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Merchtem every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 38 min.