What is the cheapest way to get from Merksplas to Charleroi?

The cheapest way to get from Merksplas to Charleroi is to train which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merksplas to Charleroi?

The fastest way to get from Merksplas to Charleroi is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €20 - €29.

How far is it from Merksplas to Charleroi?

The distance between Merksplas and Charleroi is 145 km. The road distance is 130.5 km.

How do I travel from Merksplas to Charleroi without a car?

The best way to get from Merksplas to Charleroi without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €15 - €21.

How long does it take to get from Merksplas to Charleroi?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Merksplas to Charleroi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merksplas to Charleroi bus from?

Merksplas to Charleroi bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Turnhout Station perron 5.

Train or bus from Merksplas to Charleroi?

The best way to get from Merksplas to Charleroi is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €15 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Merksplas to Charleroi bus arrive?

Merksplas to Charleroi bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 station.

Can I drive from Merksplas to Charleroi?

Yes, the driving distance between Merksplas to Charleroi is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Merksplas to Charleroi.

Where can I stay near Charleroi?

There are 448+ hotels available in Charleroi.

Merksplas to Charleroi - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Merksplas and Charleroi?

No, there is no direct bus from Merksplas to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Merksplas Dorp and arriving at CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05 via Turnhout Station perron 5, Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats and CHARLEROI Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

There are 4 ways to get from Merksplas to Charleroi by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Noorderkempen to Charleroi-CentralIc / ...
3h 2m
€15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3X41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats to Charleroi Airportflibco
4h 51m
€30
Drive 130.5 km
1. Drive from Merksplas to Charleroi130.5 km
1h 47m
€21–29
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Turnhout to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-CentralIc / ...
3h 24m
€19–28

Merksplas to Charleroi by bus and train

130Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.4 km
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Merksplas, Belgium and Charleroi, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Noorderkempen to Charleroi-Central hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merksplas Dorp to CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05 via Turnhout Station perron 5, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaats, Charleroi Airport, and CHARLEROI Airport in around 4h 51m.

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