There are 6 ways to get from Merchtem to Mechelen by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Buggenhout StationR45
- Take the train from Buggenhout to MalinesL / ...
57 min€6–8Drive 22.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Merchtem to Mechelen22.6 km
29 min€4–5Line 21 bus, train
- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Vilvoorde Station perron 221
- Take the train from Vilvorde to MalinesS5 / ...
1h€7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merchtem to Mechelen22.6 km
29 min€60–75Train
- Take the train from Merchtem to TermondeL / ...
- Take the train from Termonde to MalinesL / ...
58 min€10–11Line 46 bus, line 88 bus
- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Londerzeel Station perron 246 / ...
- Take the bus from Londerzeel Station perron 3 to Mechelen Brusselpoort88
1h 30m€6
Merchtem to Mechelen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Mechelen is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Mechelen is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs €60 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Merchtem Varkensmarkt and arriving at Mechelen Brusselpoort via Londerzeel Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
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 58 min.
The distance between Merchtem and Mechelen is 28 km. The road distance is 22.6 km.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Mechelen without a car is to bus and train which takes 57 min and costs €6 - €8.
It takes approximately 57 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 58 min and costs €9 - €12. Alternatively, you can line 46 bus and line 88 bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Merchtem, Belgium and Mechelen, Belgium?
You can take a train from Merchtem to Malines via Termonde in around 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Mechelen Brusselpoort via Londerzeel Station perron 3 in around 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Buggenhout to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Vilvorde to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
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
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Buggenhout Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Vilvoorde Station perron 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Londerzeel Station perron 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Londerzeel Station perron 3 to Mechelen Brusselpoort
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Londerzeel 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 29 min to drive from Merchtem to Mechelen.
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