What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Merchtem?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Merchtem is to bus which costs €11 - €30 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Merchtem?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Merchtem is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Merchtem?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Merchtem?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Merchtem via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Merchtem?

The distance between Amsterdam and Merchtem is 230 km. The road distance is 190.8 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Merchtem without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Merchtem without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €55 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Merchtem?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Amsterdam to Merchtem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Merchtem bus from?

Amsterdam to Merchtem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Merchtem train from?

Amsterdam to Merchtem train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Amsterdam to Merchtem?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Merchtem is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €30 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €320 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Merchtem bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Merchtem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Merchtem train arrive?

Amsterdam to Merchtem train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Merchtem?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Merchtem is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Amsterdam to Merchtem.

Where can I stay near Merchtem?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Merchtem.

Amsterdam to Merchtem - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Merchtem by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to MerchtemS10 / ...
2h 43m
€58–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train station810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Merchtem VarkensmarktR45
4h 25m
€11–30
Drive 190.8 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Merchtem190.8 km
2h 18m
€35–50
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
3h 18m
€87–311
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to VilvordeIc / ...
3. Take the bus from Vilvoorde Station perron 3 to Merchtem Varkensmarkt21
3h 9m
€34–94

Amsterdam to Merchtem by train

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2h 43mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.7 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Merchtem, Belgium?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Merchtem via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 4h 25m.

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