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.
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 Mechelen → Charleroi if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 20m | €13($13) | hourly | 79km (49 miles) |
Drive | 52min | €12($12) | on demand | 85km (53 miles) |
TEC Charleroi
The following major airports near Mechelen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.