There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Merchtem by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, 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- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to MerchtemS10 / ...
1h 23m€14–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Merchtem VarkensmarktR45
3h 15m€9–25Drive 110.1 km
- Drive from Lille to Merchtem110.1 km
1h 22m€17–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to LokerenTer
- Take the bus from Dendermonde Station perron 4 to Merchtem BurchtlaanR45
3h 12m€23–44Train, bus via Froyennes
- Take the train from Froyennes to TermondeIc
- Take the bus from Dendermonde Station perron 4 to Merchtem BurchtlaanR45
3h 53m€20–27
Lille to Merchtem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lille to Merchtem is to bus which costs €9 - €25 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lille to Merchtem is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Merchtem via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Lille and Merchtem is 129 km. The road distance is 110.1 km.
The best way to get from Lille to Merchtem without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €13 - €55.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Lille to Merchtem, including transfers.
Lille to Merchtem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.
Lille to Merchtem train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
The best way to get from Lille to Merchtem is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €13 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €25 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Lille, France and Merchtem, Belgium?
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Merchtem via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Brussels-North train station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 3h 15m.
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €16–24
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Merchtem
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Froyennes to Termonde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €12–17
- 1st Class
- €18–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Lokeren
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €16–24
- Rail 1st Class
- €25–40
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–22
- 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
- 51 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
Lille to Merchtem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Lille to Merchtem train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Merchtem is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Lille to Merchtem.
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