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Compare train and bus for Mechelen to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Mechelen to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mechelen to Charleroi is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Charleroi:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mechelen to Charleroi costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mechelen and Charleroi as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Charleroi by bus.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, SNCB to go to Charleroi by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 6 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, SNCB.
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