There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Merksem by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, line 2 tram
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
- Take the tram from Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B to Merksem Oudebareeltram 2 / ...
51 min€34–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 813 / ...
2h 19m€10–15Drive 92.9 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Merksemcar 92.9 km
1h 2m€17–25Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
1h 25m€12–31
Rotterdam to Merksem by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Merksem is to bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Merksem is to train and line 2 tram which takes 51 min and costs €30 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Rotterdam and Merksem is 95 km. The road distance is 92.9 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Merksem without a car is to train and line 2 tram which takes 51 min and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Rotterdam to Merksem, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Merksem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Merksem train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Merksem is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Merksem, Belgium?
FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats every 4 hours. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central hourly. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Merksem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Rotterdam to Merksem train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Merksem is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Rotterdam to Merksem.
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