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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Merchtem is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Merchtem is to drive which takes 2h and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Merchtem?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Merchtem Varkensmarkt via The Hague and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Merchtem?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Merchtem via Rotterdam Centraal and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Leiden to Merchtem?

The distance between Leiden and Merchtem is 200 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Merchtem without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Leiden to Merchtem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Merchtem bus from?

Leiden to Merchtem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Merchtem train from?

Leiden to Merchtem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Merchtem?

The best way to get from Leiden to Merchtem is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 6h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €320 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Leiden to Merchtem bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leiden to Merchtem train arrive?

Leiden to Merchtem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Merchtem?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Merchtem is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Leiden to Merchtem.

Where can I stay near Merchtem?

There are 1880+ hotels available in Merchtem.

Leiden to Merchtem - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Leiden to Merchtem 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 Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to MerchtemS10 / ...
3h 26m
€52–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Brussels-North train station813 / ...
6h 43m
€15–35
Drive 164.4 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Merchtem164.4 km
2h
€30–43
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
3h 22m
€90–320
Train, bus via Rotterdam CS
1. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Brussels-NordEc
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Merchtem VarkensmarktR45
4h 23m
€25–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-NoordEuroCity
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Merchtem VarkensmarktR45
4h 35m
€32–69

Leiden to Merchtem by train

96Weekly Trains

3h 26mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.6 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Merchtem via Rotterdam Centraal and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Brussels-North train station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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