There are 4 ways to get from Merksem to Merksplas by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 60 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Merksem Oudebareel to Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 5bus 60
- Take the bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 1 to Merksplas Dorpbus 43b
1h 38m€6Tram, train
- Take the tram from Merksem Oudebareel to Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron Atram 2 / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
2h 13m€15–21Drive 36.4 km
- Drive from Merksem to Merksplascar 36.4 km
30 min€6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merksem to Merksplastaxi 36.4 km
30 min€85–110
Merksem to Merksplas by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merksem to Merksplas is to line 60 bus and bus which costs €6 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Merksem to Merksplas is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Merksem to Merksplas. However, there are services departing from Merksem Oudebareel and arriving at Merksplas Dorp via Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Merksem to Merksplas. However, there are services departing from Merksem Oudebareel and arriving at Turnhout via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Merksem and Merksplas is 48 km. The road distance is 36.4 km.
The best way to get from Merksem to Merksplas without a car is to line 60 bus and bus which takes 1h 38m and costs €6.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Merksem to Merksplas, including transfers.
Merksem to Merksplas bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merksem Oudebareel station.
Merksem to Merksplas train services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merksem Oudebareel station.
Merksem to Merksplas bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 5.
What companies run services between Merksem, Belgium and Merksplas, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Merksem Oudebareel to Merksplas Dorp via Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 1 in around 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Tram from Merksem Oudebareel to Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron A
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Merksem Oudebareel to Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 5
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 1 to Merksplas Dorp
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Antwerpen Taxi Centrale
- Phone
- +32033333333
- Website
- antwerpentaxicentrale.be
Antwerp Euro Taxi
- Phone
- +320465807683
- Website
- luchthavenvervoer-antwerpen.be
Antwerp -Taxi
- Phone
- +32032383838
- Website
- antwerp-tax.be
A-Taxi
- Phone
- +320474390766
- Website
- taxibedrijfantwerpen.be
Taxi ii Nijlen
- Phone
- +320484286333
- Website
- taxiii.be
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Booking & Getting There
Merksem to Merksplas train services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron A station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merksem to Merksplas is 36 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Merksem to Merksplas.
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