There are 4 ways to get from Mechelen to Merksem by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 2 tram
best- Take the train from Malines to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the tram from Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B to Merksem Oudebareeltram A3 / ...
35 min€6–9Drive 29 km
cheapest- Drive from Mechelen to Merksemcar 29 km
22 min€5–7Line 50 bus, bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from Mechelen Biest to Rumst Busstationbus 50 / ...
- Take the bus from Rumst Busstation to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7bus X19
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5 to Merksem Oudebareelbus 60 / ...
1h 52m€9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mechelen to Merksemtaxi 29 km
22 min€70–85
Mechelen to Merksem by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Merksem is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Merksem is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs €70 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Biest and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via Rumst Busstation and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Mechelen and Merksem is 28 km. The road distance is 29 km.
The best way to get from Mechelen to Merksem without a car is to train and line 2 tram which takes 35 min and costs €5 - €10.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from Mechelen to Merksem, including transfers.
Mechelen to Merksem bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Mechelen Biest station.
Mechelen to Merksem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Merksem bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Rumst Busstation.
What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Merksem, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Mechelen Biest to Merksem Oudebareel via Rumst Busstation, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5 in around 1h 52m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Malines to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Malines to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- 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 Mechelen Biest to Rumst Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Rumst Busstation to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- €70–85
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
Antwerpen Taxi Centrale
- Phone
- +32033333333
- Website
- antwerpentaxicentrale.be
Antwerp Euro Taxi
- Phone
- +320465807683
- Website
- luchthavenvervoer-antwerpen.be
Antwerp -Taxi
- Phone
- +32032383838
- Website
- antwerp-tax.be
A-Taxi
- Phone
- +320474390766
- Website
- taxibedrijfantwerpen.be
Taxi ii Nijlen
- Phone
- +320484286333
- Website
- taxiii.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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Booking & Getting There
Mechelen to Merksem train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Merksem is 29 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Mechelen to Merksem.
There are 1150+ hotels available in Merksem.