There are 4 ways to get from Merchtem to Bruges by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merchtem to Termondetrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain L / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brugestrain Ic / ...
1h 42m€14–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R45
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Brugesbus N1360b / ...
3h 47m€10–16Drive 89.9 km
- Drive from Merchtem to Brugescar 89.9 km
1h 8m€14–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4bus R45
- Take the train from Termonde to Brugestrain L / ...
2h 46m€15–27
Merchtem to Bruges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merchtem to Bruges is to bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Merchtem to Bruges is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Merchtem to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Merchtem Varkensmarkt and arriving at Bruges via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Merchtem to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Merchtem and arriving at Bruges via Termonde and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Merchtem and Bruges is 82 km. The road distance is 89.9 km.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €14 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Merchtem to Bruges, including transfers.
Merchtem to Bruges bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Merchtem Varkensmarkt station.
Merchtem to Bruges train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Merchtem station.
The best way to get from Merchtem to Bruges is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €14 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Merchtem, Belgium and Bruges, Belgium?
You can take a train from Merchtem to Bruges via Termonde and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Bruges via Brussel Noord afstaphalte and Brussels-North train station in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Merchtem to Termonde
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Termonde to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Termonde to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Brussel Noord afstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Merchtem Varkensmarkt to Dendermonde Station perron 4
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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More Questions & Answers
Merchtem to Bruges bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.
Merchtem to Bruges train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Termonde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merchtem to Bruges is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Merchtem to Bruges.
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