There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp to Merchtem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Merchtemtrain S10 / ...
1h 20m€9–20Bus, line 21 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16bus flibco
- Take the bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B to Merchtem Varkensmarktbus 21
2h 11m€6–21Drive 35.1 km
- Drive from Antwerp to Merchtemcar 35.1 km
33 min€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Antwerp to Merchtemtaxi 35.1 km
33 min€90–110Train, line 21 bus
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Vilvordetrain S1 / ...
- Take the bus from Vilvoorde Station perron 3 to Merchtem Varkensmarktbus 21
1h 49m€10–16
Antwerp to Merchtem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Merchtem is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Merchtem is to drive which takes 33 min and costs €5 - €8.
No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Antwerpen-Centraal and arriving at Merchtem via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Antwerp and Merchtem is 71 km. The road distance is 35.1 km.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Merchtem without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs €9 - €21.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Antwerp to Merchtem, including transfers.
Antwerp to Merchtem bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats station.
Antwerp to Merchtem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Antwerpen-Centraal station.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Merchtem is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs €9 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs €6 - €21 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium?
You can take a train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Merchtem via Brussel-Zuid and Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 and Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Merchtem
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Vilvorde
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–18
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B to Merchtem Varkensmarkt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Vilvoorde Station perron 3 to Merchtem Varkensmarkt
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Taxi ii Nijlen
- Phone
- +320484286333
- Website
- taxiii.be
A-Taxi
- Phone
- +320474390766
- Website
- taxibedrijfantwerpen.be
Antwerpen Taxi Centrale
- Phone
- +32033333333
- Website
- antwerpentaxicentrale.be
Antwerp -Taxi
- Phone
- +32032383838
- Website
- antwerp-tax.be
Antwerp Euro Taxi
- Phone
- +320465807683
- Website
- luchthavenvervoer-antwerpen.be
Want to know more about travelling around Belgium
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Antwerp to Merchtem bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 station.
Antwerp to Merchtem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Merchtem is 35 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Antwerp to Merchtem.
Book your Antwerp to Merchtem train tickets online with Omio.
There are 691+ hotels available in Merchtem.