There are 6 ways to get from Merchtem to Mechelen by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merchtem to Termondetrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Termonde to Malinestrain Ic / ...
51 min€8–12Drive 22.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Merchtem to Mechelencar 22.6 km
30 min€4–5Line 21 bus, train
- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Vilvoorde Station perron 2bus 21
- Take the train from Vilvorde to Malinestrain S5 / ...
1h 1m€5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merchtem to Mechelentaxi 22.6 km
30 min€60–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Buggenhout Stationbus R45
- Take the train from Buggenhout to Malinestrain L / ...
55 min€8Line 21 bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Vilvoorde Station perron 2bus 21
- Take the bus from Vilvoorde Station perron 5 to Mechelen Station perron 1bus 28 / ...
1h 26m€6
Merchtem to Mechelen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Mechelen is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Mechelen is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs €60 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Mechelen station. However, there are services departing from Merchtem Varkensmarkt and arriving at Mechelen Station perron 1 via Vilvoorde Station perron 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Merchtem to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Merchtem and arriving at Malines via Termonde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Merchtem and Mechelen is 39 km. The road distance is 22.6 km.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs €7 - €13.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Merchtem to Mechelen, including transfers.
Merchtem to Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station.
Merchtem to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Merchtem station.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Mechelen is to train which takes 51 min and costs €7 - €13. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and line 28 bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Merchtem, Belgium and Mechelen, Belgium?
You can take a train from Merchtem to Malines via Termonde in around 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Mechelen Station perron 1 via Vilvoorde Station perron 5 in around 1h 26m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Merchtem to Termonde
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €3–6
- 1st Class
- €5–8
Train from Termonde to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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 Vilvorde to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Buggenhout to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Vilvoorde Station perron 2
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Buggenhout Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Vilvoorde Station perron 5 to Mechelen Station perron 1
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- €60–75
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 Mechelen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Vilvoorde Station perron 2.
Merchtem to Mechelen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Termonde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merchtem to Mechelen is 23 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Merchtem to Mechelen.
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