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How to get from Avelgem to Merksplas by bus and train?

From Avelgem to Merksplas by bus and train

To get from Avelgem to Merksplas in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 97 bus from Avelgem Station (Departure)/SNCB(Departure) station to Tournai Railway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43B bus from Turnhout Station Platform 5 station to Merksplas Colony station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Avelgem may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merksplas on the Moovit app.

287min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 43B43B
Leaves from Avelgem Station (Departure)/SNCB(Departure)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avelgem Station (Departure)/SNCB(Departure)
    870 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Tournai Railway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tournai Railway
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tournai
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Turnhout
    158 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Turnhout Station Platform 5
    ID 109804
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 43B43B
    Wait for bus
    43B
    Brecht Station Noorderkempen Platform 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Merksplas Colony
    Ride to bus station
    Merksplas Colony
    ID 106279
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Avelgem to Merksplas

The distance between Avelgem, Belgium and Merksplas, Belgium is approximately 194.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 287 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Avelgem to Merksplas by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Avelgem to Merksplas

To check the bus and train schedule from Avelgem to Merksplas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Avelgem) and destination (Merksplas), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Avelgem to Merksplas?

    The fastest way takes 287 minutes, using Bus line 97, Train line IC, Bus line 43B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Avelgem and Merksplas in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Avelgem to Merksplas in Belgium?

    The 97 bus line goes from Avelgem Station (Departure)/SNCB(Departure) station near Avelgem to Tournai Railway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Tournai Railway station near Merksplas in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Avelgem to Merksplas in Belgium by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Avelgem and Merksplas in Belgium by bus and train is about 4 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Avelgem to get to Merksplas in Belgium?

    Get on the 97 bus from the Avelgem Station (Departure)/SNCB(Departure) stop near Avelgem in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Avelgem and Merksplas in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Tournai Railway stop, which is closest to Merksplas in Belgium.