The average train between Merchtem and Antwerp takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Merchtem to Antwerp. 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 Merchtem and Antwerp. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merchtem is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Antwerp at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merchtem to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Merchtem station and arriving at Antwerp station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Merchtem to Antwerp train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Merchtem station.
Merchtem to Antwerp train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.
Book your Merchtem to Antwerp train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Merchtem and Antwerp is 31.3 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Merchtem to Antwerpen-Centraal via Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Zuid in around 1h 25m.