How to travel from Charleroi to Mechelen, Belgium

The distance between Charleroi and Mechelen is around 79km (49 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 52min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Charleroi to Mechelen by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MechelenCharleroi if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Mechelen.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Mechelen.

  • Duration52min
  • Distance85km (53 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charleroi and Mechelen

There are several options for getting from Charleroi to Mechelen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 52min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €12 ($12).

The distance between Charleroi and Mechelen is around 79km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Charleroi and Mechelen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 52min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charleroi to Mechelen is to drive which takes around 52min and will set you back approx €12 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Charleroi and Mechelen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Charleroi and Mechelen. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Charleroi and Mechelen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.

Belgian Railways run train services between Charleroi and Mechelen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Charleroi and Mechelen. We recommend that you drive to Mechelen. instead which will take 52min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Charleroi to Mechelen. We recommend that you take the train to Mechelen. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Mechelen is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Mechelen. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Charleroi and Mechelen. The distance is around 85km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 52min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charleroi to Mechelen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Charleroi and Mechelen

Transport options from Charleroi to Mechelen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€13($13)
hourly79km (49 miles)
Drive
52min
€12($12)
on demand85km (53 miles)

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Airports near Mechelen

The following major airports near Mechelen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Mechelen
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Mechelen
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Mechelen