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How to get fromLeuven to Merchtemby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Merchtem by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Louvain to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Merchtemtrain train Ic / ...
    1h 9m
    €9–18

  2. Line 91 bus, line 21 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Machelen Cargo Discount P1bus bus 91
    2. Take the bus from Machelen Cargo Discount P1 to Merchtem Varkensmarktbus bus 21
    2h 4m
    €6

  3. Drive  41.2 km

    1. Drive from Leuven to Merchtemcar car 41.2 km
    32 min
    €7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leuven to Merchtemtaxi taxi 41.2 km
    32 min
    €90–110

Leuven to Merchtem by train

Calendar433Weekly Trains
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Merchtem, Belgium?

You can take a train from Louvain to Merchtem via Brussels-Nord in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Machelen Cargo Discount P1 in around 2h 4m.

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