There are 5 ways to get from Merelbeke to Amsterdam by train, bus, car or plane
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Train
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Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Anvers-Central
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Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
Bus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk
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Take the bus from Ghent to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Drive
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Drive from Merelbeke to Amsterdam
Train, fly
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Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport - Zaventem
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Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Merelbeke to Amsterdam by bus and train
The journey time between Merelbeke and Amsterdam is around 3h 40m and covers a distance of around 234 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 13m. Operated by De Lijn, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Thalys, the Merelbeke to Amsterdam service departs from Merelbeke Kerk and arrives in Amsterdam Centraal. Typically 85 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Merelbeke to Amsterdam is to bus, which costs €8 - €14 and takes 4h 32m.
The quickest way to get from Merelbeke to Amsterdam is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct bus from Merelbeke to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Merelbeke Kerk and arriving at Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen via Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Merelbeke and Amsterdam is 172 km. The road distance is 218.9 km.
The best way to get from Merelbeke to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Merelbeke to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Merelbeke to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan station.
The best way to get from Merelbeke to Amsterdam is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €14 and takes 4h 32m.
The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Merelbeke to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen station.
- Distance: 172.5 km
- Duration: 3h 40m
What companies run services between Merelbeke, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Merelbeke to Amsterdam via Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 7, Gand-Saint-Pierre, and Anvers-Central in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen once daily. Tickets cost €7 - €11 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- 1st Class
- €11 - €17
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport - Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €17
- 1st Class
- €20 - €23
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €55 - €80
- Comfort
- €65 - €90
- Premium
- €80 - €110
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Ghent to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Merelbeke to Amsterdam is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Merelbeke to Amsterdam.
KLM offers flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
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