Train Leuven to Merchtem from €16 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Merchtem takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven 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.

54 min
Duration: 56 km
Distance: €16
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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1h 15m

€12–23

Leuven to Merchtem train times

Trains run hourly between Leuven and Merchtem. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Merchtem at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

2:18 PM → 3:30 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 4:30 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 5:30 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 6:30 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:18 AM → 10:30 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 12:30 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 1:30 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:18 AM → 10:30 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 12:30 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 1:30 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:36 AM → 6:19 AM
43 min • 1 change
6:36 AM → 7:19 AM
43 min • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:19 AM
51 min • 1 change
8:28 AM → 9:19 AM
51 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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