There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Merchtemtrain
2h€82–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Brussels-North train stationbus N280
8h 14m€40–63Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
3h 38m€68–307Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to Merchtem399.5 km
3h 41mDrive 399.5 km
- Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtemcar 399.5 km
3h 41m€61–89Train via Frankfurt
- Take the train from Frankfurt Main to Brussels-Nordtrain Trn
6h 29m€71–149
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem is to fly and train which takes 2h and costs €80 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Airport and arriving at Merchtem Varkensmarkt via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Merchtem via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Merchtem is 336 km. The road distance is 399.5 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €65 - €310.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem, including transfers.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €65 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and Merchtem, Belgium?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–300 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Brussels Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Merchtem
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Frankfurt Main to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–300
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to Merchtem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem is 400 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Merchtem.
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