What is the cheapest way to get from Leuven to Merksplas?

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Merksplas is to bus which costs €9 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Merksplas?

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Merksplas is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €10 - €15.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Merksplas?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Merksplas. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station perron 15 and arriving at Merksplas Dorp via Herentals Station perron 2 and Turnhout Station perron 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Leuven to Merksplas?

The distance between Leuven and Merksplas is 88 km. The road distance is 65.9 km.

How do I travel from Leuven to Merksplas without a car?

The best way to get from Leuven to Merksplas without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €14 - €20.

How long does it take to get from Leuven to Merksplas?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Leuven to Merksplas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Merksplas bus from?

Leuven to Merksplas bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Station perron 15.

Train or bus from Leuven to Merksplas?

The best way to get from Leuven to Merksplas is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Leuven to Merksplas bus arrive?

Leuven to Merksplas bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Herentals Station afstaphalte.

Can I drive from Leuven to Merksplas?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Merksplas is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Leuven to Merksplas.

Where can I stay near Merksplas?

There are 345+ hotels available in Merksplas.

Leuven to Merksplas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Merksplas 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
1. Take the train from Louvain to LierreL / ...
2. Take the train from Lierre to TurnhoutIc / ...
2h 30m
€14–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Herentals Station afstaphalte32b
2. Take the bus from Herentals Station perron 2 to Turnhout Station perron 133 / ...
3h 12m
€9
Drive 65.9 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Merksplas65.9 km
1h 6m
€11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leuven to Merksplas65.9 km
1h 6m
€160–200
Line 20 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Mechelen Station perron 1420 / ...
2. Take the train from Mechelen to Noorderkempen
3. Take the bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 1 to Merksplas Dorp43b
3h 15m
€15–31

Leuven to Merksplas by train and bus

166Weekly Services

2h 30mAverage Duration

€14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.9 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Merksplas Dorp via Lierre, Turnhout, and Turnhout Station perron 5 in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Merksplas Dorp via Herentals Station perron 2 and Turnhout Station perron 5 in around 3h 12m.

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