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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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Mechelen to Charleroi
Compare the available ways to get from Mechelen to Charleroi, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Charleroi:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mechelen to Charleroi costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1 (-€1). The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Mechelen to Charleroi
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.
- 4531
10:16 AM 1h19 Mechelen station 11:35 AM Charleroi-Sud $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4531
10:16 AM 1h19 Mechelen station 11:35 AM Charleroi-Sud $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Flibco
9:45 PM 0h50 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) 10:35 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- 4532
11:14 AM 1h21 Mechelen station 12:35 PM Charleroi-Sud $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - 2030
8:45 AM 1h21 Mechelen station 10:06 AM Charleroi-Sud $19 1 One-way 0 transfers - 2033
11:45 AM 1h21 Mechelen station 1:06 PM Charleroi-Sud $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Flibco
6:55 PM 0h55 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) 7:50 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - Flibco
8:05 AM 0h55 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) 9:00 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - Flibco
4:50 AM 0h50 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) 5:40 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Charleroi:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mechelen to Charleroi costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 9 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 Flibco to go to Charleroi by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional to go to Charleroi by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Flibco.
- 9 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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