There are 4 ways to get from Merchtem to Vilvoorde by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 21 bus
best- Take the bus from Merchtem Bleukenweg to Vilvoorde Heldenpleinbus 21
38 min€3Train
- Take the train from Merchtem to Brussels-Nordtrain S10 / ...
59 min€8–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merchtem to Vilvoordetaxi 15.6 km
17 min€40–50Drive 15.6 km
- Drive from Merchtem to Vilvoordecar 15.6 km
17 min€3–4
Merchtem to Vilvoorde by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Vilvoorde is to drive which costs €2 - €4 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Vilvoorde is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs €40 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Merchtem Bleukenweg and arriving at Vilvoorde Heldenplein. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
No, there is no direct train from Merchtem to Vilvoorde. However, there are services departing from Merchtem and arriving at Vilvorde via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Merchtem and Vilvoorde is 17 km. The road distance is 15.6 km.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Vilvoorde without a car is to line 21 bus which takes 38 min and costs €3.
The line 21 bus from Merchtem Bleukenweg to Vilvoorde Heldenplein takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Merchtem to Vilvoorde bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merchtem Bleukenweg station.
Merchtem to Vilvoorde train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Merchtem station.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Vilvoorde is to line 21 bus which takes 38 min and costs €3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €11 and takes 59 min.
What companies run services between Merchtem, Belgium and Vilvoorde, Belgium?
De Lijn operates a bus from Merchtem Bleukenweg to Vilvoorde Heldenplein every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Merchtem to Brussels-Nord every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €6 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Merchtem to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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 Bleukenweg to Vilvoorde Heldenplein
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- €40–50
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 Vilvoorde bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Vilvoorde Heldenplein station.
Merchtem to Vilvoorde train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merchtem to Vilvoorde is 16 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Merchtem to Vilvoorde.
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