There are 4 ways to get from Merchtem to Leuven by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Merchtem to Brussels-Nordtrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
1h 24m€10–31Line 21 bus, line 91 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Machelen Cargo Discount P1bus 21
- Take the bus from Machelen Cargo Discount P1 to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron Abus 91
2h 2m€6Drive 42 km
- Drive from Merchtem to Leuvencar 42 km
38 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merchtem to Leuventaxi 42 km
38 min€100–130
Merchtem to Leuven by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Leuven is to line 21 bus and line 91 bus which costs €6 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Leuven is to drive which takes 38 min and costs €6 - €10.
No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Merchtem Varkensmarkt and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Machelen Cargo Discount P1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Merchtem to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Merchtem and arriving at Louvain via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Merchtem and Leuven is 56 km. The road distance is 42 km.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €9 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Merchtem to Leuven, including transfers.
Merchtem to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station.
Merchtem to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Merchtem station.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €9 - €35. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and line 91 bus, which costs €6 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Merchtem, Belgium and Leuven, Belgium?
You can take a train from Merchtem to Louvain via Brussels-Nord in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Machelen Cargo Discount P1 in around 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Merchtem to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €7–11
Train from Brussels-Nord to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–11
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussels-Nord to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–24
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Machelen Cargo Discount P1
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Machelen Cargo Discount P1 to Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxi Brussels
- Phone
- +32 485106311
- Website
- taxi-bruxelles.com
Taxi Bleus
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Brussels Taxis
- Phone
- +32 484975975
- Website
- brusselstaxis.be
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More Questions & Answers
Merchtem to Leuven bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Machelen Cargo Discount P1 station.
Merchtem to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merchtem to Leuven is 42 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Merchtem to Leuven.
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