The average train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Merchtem takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merchtem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Merchtem. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Airport (BRU) is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Merchtem at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) station and arriving at Merchtem station via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merchtem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merchtem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Merchtem station.
Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merchtem train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Merchtem is 18.8 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Merchtem via Brussels-Nord in around 56 min.