The average train between Lille and Merchtem takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Lille 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 every 2 hours between Lille and Merchtem. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Merchtem at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Merchtem station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Lille to Merchtem train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Merchtem train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Merchtem station.
Book your Lille to Merchtem train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lille and Merchtem is 90.2 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Merchtem via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 22m.