What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Merksplas?

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Merksplas is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Merksplas?

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Merksplas is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Merksplas?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Merksplas. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Merksplas Dorp via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Warande perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Merksplas?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Merksplas. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Turnhout via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Bruges to Merksplas?

The distance between Bruges and Merksplas is 157 km. The road distance is 132.4 km.

How do I travel from Bruges to Merksplas without a car?

The best way to get from Bruges to Merksplas without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs €22 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Bruges to Merksplas?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Bruges to Merksplas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Merksplas bus from?

Bruges to Merksplas bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Merksplas train from?

Bruges to Merksplas train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Merksplas?

The best way to get from Bruges to Merksplas is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs €13 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Bruges to Merksplas bus arrive?

Bruges to Merksplas bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Bruges to Merksplas train arrive?

Bruges to Merksplas train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Merksplas?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Merksplas is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Bruges to Merksplas.

Where can I stay near Merksplas?

There are 391+ hotels available in Merksplas.

Bruges to Merksplas - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bruges to Merksplas by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 1 to Merksplas Dorpbus 43b
3h 13m
€23–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
3h 14m
€14–19
Drive 132.4 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Merksplascar 132.4 km
1h 37m
€21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
3h 16m
€28–54

Bruges to Merksplas by train and bus

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3h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.6 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Merksplas, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Bruges to Merksplas Dorp via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, and Turnhout Warande perron 1 in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bruges to Merksplas Dorp via Anvers-Berchem, Turnhout, and Turnhout Station perron 5 in around 3h 16m.

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