There are 5 ways to get from Merchtem to Puurs by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, line 26 bus
best- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Baasrode RosstraatR45
- Take the bus from Baasrode Rosstraat to Puurs Station26 / ...
1h 20m€6Drive 16.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Merchtem to Puurs16.3 km
20 min€3–4Train
- Take the train from Merchtem to TermondeS10 / ...
- Take the train from Termonde to MalinesL / ...
- Take the train from Malines to PuursL / ...
1h 36m€12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merchtem to Puurs16.3 km
20 min€40–55Line 46 bus, line 280 bus
- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Londerzeel Station perron 246 / ...
- Take the bus from Londerzeel Station perron 5 to Puurs Station280
1h 37m€6
Merchtem to Puurs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Puurs is to drive which costs €2 - €4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Puurs is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs €40 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Puurs station. However, there are services departing from Merchtem Varkensmarkt and arriving at Puurs Station via Baasrode Rosstraat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Merchtem to Puurs. However, there are services departing from Merchtem and arriving at Puurs via Termonde and Malines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Merchtem and Puurs is 27 km. The road distance is 16.3 km.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Puurs without a car is to bus and line 26 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs €6.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Merchtem to Puurs, including transfers.
Merchtem to Puurs bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station.
Merchtem to Puurs train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Merchtem station.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Puurs is to bus and line 26 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs €6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €19 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Merchtem, Belgium and Puurs, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Puurs Station via Baasrode Rosstraat in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merchtem to Puurs via Termonde and Malines in around 1h 36m.
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- 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
- 26 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 Malines to Puurs
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- 1st Class
- €6–9
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Baasrode Rosstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Baasrode Rosstraat to Puurs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 5 to Puurs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- €40–55
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 Puurs bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Baasrode Rosstraat station.
Merchtem to Puurs train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Termonde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merchtem to Puurs is 16 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Merchtem to Puurs.
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