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

The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Lille is to bus which costs €9 - €22 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Lille is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Merchtem and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Lille. However, there are services departing from Merchtem Burchtlaan and arriving at Lille via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Merchtem and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Merchtem to Lille. However, there are services departing from Merchtem and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Merchtem to Lille?

The distance between Merchtem and Lille is 129 km. The road distance is 110.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Merchtem to Lille without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €20 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Merchtem to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merchtem to Lille bus from?

Merchtem to Lille bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merchtem Burchtlaan station.

Where do I catch the Merchtem to Lille train from?

Merchtem to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Merchtem station.

Train or bus from Merchtem to Lille?

The best way to get from Merchtem to Lille is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €20 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €22 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Merchtem to Lille bus arrive?

Merchtem to Lille bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Where does the Merchtem to Lille train arrive?

Merchtem to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Merchtem to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Merchtem to Lille is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Merchtem to Lille.

How do I get a train ticket from Merchtem to Lille?

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Merchtem to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Merchtem to Lille by train (TGV), 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
1. Take the train from Merchtem to Bruxelles-MidiS10 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
2h 6m
€20–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merchtem Burchtlaan to Brussel Noord afstaphalteR45
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
3h 23m
€9–22
Drive 110.3 km
1. Drive from Merchtem to Lille110.3 km
1h 20m
€18–25
Bus, train via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4R45
2. Take the train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-PierreL / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille FlandresIc
3h 36m
€16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4R45
2. Take the train from Termonde to FroyennesIc
3h 56m
€19–27

Merchtem to Lille by train

72Weekly Trains

2h 6mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.2 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Merchtem, Belgium and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Merchtem to Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchtem Burchtlaan to Lille via Brussel Noord afstaphalte and Brussels-North train station in around 3h 23m.

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