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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Merkem is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Merkem is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Merkem?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Merkem station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Merkem Stationshuis via Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 5 and Diksmuide Station perron 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Merkem?

The distance between Amsterdam and Merkem is 300 km. The road distance is 286.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Merkem without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Amsterdam to Merkem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Merkem bus from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Merkem?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Merkem is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Merkem bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Merkem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Merkem?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Merkem is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Amsterdam to Merkem.

Where can I stay near Merkem?

There are 3020+ hotels available in Merkem.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to DixmudeIc / ...
4h 51m
€35–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bruges814 / ...
8h 6m
€30–71
Drive 286.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Merkem286.9 km
3h 25m
€52–74
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dixmude
5h 48m
€110–357
Train via Amsterdam Zuid
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Antwerpen-CentraalEurocity Direct
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to DixmudeIc / ...
5h 45m
€39–109

Amsterdam to Merkem by train and bus

108Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300.1 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Merkem Stationshuis via Anvers-Central, Dixmude, and Diksmuide Station perron 6 in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bruges hourly. Tickets cost €21–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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