There are 4 ways to get from Hasselt to Merchtem by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hasselt to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Merchtemtrain S10 / ...
1h 57m€25–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Brussels-North train stationbus N884
- Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Merchtem Varkensmarktbus R45
2h 51m€8–12Drive 95.5 km
- Drive from Hasselt to Merchtemcar 95.5 km
1h 3m€15–22Train, line 21 bus
- Take the train from Hasselt to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B to Merchtem Varkensmarktbus 21
2h 18m€21–32
Hasselt to Merchtem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hasselt to Merchtem is to bus which costs €8 - €13 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Hasselt to Merchtem is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Hasselt station to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Hasselt Station and arriving at Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Hasselt to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Hasselt and arriving at Merchtem via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Hasselt and Merchtem is 105 km. The road distance is 95.5 km.
The best way to get from Hasselt to Merchtem without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €24 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Hasselt to Merchtem, including transfers.
Hasselt to Merchtem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hasselt Station.
Hasselt to Merchtem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Hasselt station.
The best way to get from Hasselt to Merchtem is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €13 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Hasselt, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium?
You can take a train from Hasselt to Merchtem via Brussels-Nord in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hasselt Station to Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Hasselt to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Merchtem
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Hasselt to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Hasselt Station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Merchtem Varkensmarkt
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B to Merchtem Varkensmarkt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Hasselt to Merchtem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Hasselt to Merchtem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hasselt to Merchtem is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Hasselt to Merchtem.
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