There are 4 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 Rosstraatbus R45
- Take the bus from Baasrode Rosstraat to Puurs Merkenveldbus 26
1h 39m€6Drive 16.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Merchtem to Puurscar 16.3 km
21 min€3–4Train
- Take the train from Merchtem to Termondetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Termonde to Malinestrain L / ...
- Take the train from Malines to Puurstrain L / ...
1h 57m€9–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merchtem to Puurstaxi 16.3 km
21 min€40–50
Merchtem to Puurs by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Puurs is to drive which costs €2 - €4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Puurs is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs €40 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Puurs. However, there are services departing from Merchtem Varkensmarkt and arriving at Puurs Merkenveld via Baasrode Rosstraat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
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 57m.
The distance between Merchtem and Puurs is 28 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 39m and costs €6.
It takes approximately 1h 39m 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 39m and costs €6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €17 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Merchtem, Belgium and Puurs, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Puurs Merkenveld via Baasrode Rosstraat in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merchtem to Puurs via Termonde and Malines in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Merchtem to Termonde
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Termonde to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Malines to Puurs
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Baasrode Rosstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Baasrode Rosstraat to Puurs Merkenveld
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- €40–50
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxis Bleus de Bruxelles
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Taxis Verts
- Phone
- +32 2 349 49 49
- Website
- taxisverts.be
Victor Cab
- Phone
- +32 2 425 25 25
- Website
- victorcab.be
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Booking & Getting There
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 21 min to drive from Merchtem to Puurs.
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