There are 4 ways to get from Bruges to Merchtem by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bruges to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Termondetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Termonde to Merchtemtrain S10 / ...
1h 27m€14–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train stationbus 819 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussel WTC to Merchtem Varkensmarktbus R45
2h 53m€9–15Drive 89.6 km
- Drive from Bruges to Merchtemcar 89.6 km
1h 10m€14–20Train, bus
- Take the train from Bruges to Termondetrain L / ...
- Take the bus from Dendermonde Station perron 4 to Merchtem Burchtlaanbus R45
2h 20m€11–15
Bruges to Merchtem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Merchtem is to bus which costs €9 - €16 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bruges to Merchtem is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Brussel WTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Merchtem via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Termonde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Bruges and Merchtem is 82 km. The road distance is 89.6 km.
The best way to get from Bruges to Merchtem without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs €13 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Bruges to Merchtem, including transfers.
Bruges to Merchtem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Merchtem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
The best way to get from Bruges to Merchtem is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs €13 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €16 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium?
You can take a train from Bruges to Merchtem via Gand-Saint-Pierre and Termonde in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Brussels-North train station and Brussel WTC in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruges to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–9
- 1st Class
- €9–13
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Termonde
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–11
Train from Termonde to Merchtem
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €3–6
- 1st Class
- €5–8
Train from Bruges to Termonde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €12–18
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruges to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–25
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Brussel WTC to Merchtem Varkensmarkt
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Dendermonde Station perron 4 to Merchtem Burchtlaan
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Bruges to Merchtem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Bruges to Merchtem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Merchtem is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Bruges to Merchtem.
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