There are 5 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem by train, tram, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus
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Train, line 2 tram
best- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the tram from Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B to Merksem Oudebareeltram A3 / ...
51 min€7–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Merksem46.8 km
30 minDrive 46.8 km
- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksemcar 46.8 km
30 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksemtaxi 46.8 km
30 min€120–150Train, line 60 bus
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5 to Merksem Oudebareelbus 60 / ...
1h 3m€7–33
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Merksem is 43 km. The road distance is 46.8 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem without a car is to train and line 2 tram which takes 51 min and costs €7 - €35.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem is 47 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem.
There are 1172+ hotels available in Merksem.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Merksem, Belgium?
There is no direct connection from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Merksem. However, you can take the train to Anvers-Central, walk to Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B, then take the vehicle to Merksem Oudebareel. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Brussels-BRU to Merksem on demand, and the journey takes 30 min.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Tram from Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B to Merksem Oudebareel
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5 to Merksem Oudebareel
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Merksem
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 36515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Taxis Autolux
- Phone
- +32 02 5 123 123
- Website
- taxisautolux.be
Taxis Bleus de Bruxelles
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Taxis Verts
- Phone
- +32 2 349 49 49
- Website
- taxisverts.be
Victor Cab
- Phone
- +32 2 425 25 25
- Website
- victorcab.be
Taxi Bella
- Phone
- +32 0494 25 12 00
- Website
- taxi-bella.be
Taxi Jenny
- Phone
- +32 16 26 10 10
- Website
- taxijenny.be
Taxi Safe
- Phone
- +32 468105226
- Website
- taxisafe.be
Tiense Taxi
- Phone
- +32 499867140
- Website
- tiensetaxi.be
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Merksem. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.