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How to get from Merelbeke to Charleroi by bus and train?

From Merelbeke to Charleroi by bus and train

To get from Merelbeke to Charleroi in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 19 bus from Gent Arteveldestadion Perron 1 station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Charleroi-Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1919
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Gent Arteveldestadion Perron 1

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  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gent Arteveldestadion Perron 1
    ID 213110
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Gent Blaarmeersen (Campinglaan)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 4
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    62 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Charleroi-Central
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi-Central
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Merelbeke to Charleroi by light rail and train

To get from Merelbeke to Charleroi in Belgium, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the T4 light rail from Gent Uz station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 17 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Charleroi-Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - T4
T4
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Gent Uz

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  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gent Uz
    ID 210079
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - T4T4
    Wait for light rail
    T4
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 17
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 17
    ID 201144
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    62 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Charleroi-Central
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi-Central
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merelbeke to Charleroi

The distance between Merelbeke, Belgium and Charleroi, Belgium is approximately 153.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merelbeke to Charleroi by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Merelbeke

Merelbeke is located at Merelbeke, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Gent Arteveldestadion Perron 1.

Bus stations close to Merelbeke:

  • Gent Arteveldestadion Perron 1
  • Gent Proeftuinstraat
  • Gent Roelandtplein

Public transit stations close to Charleroi, Belgium

Charleroi is located at Charleroi, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 16.

Train stations close to Charleroi:

  • Charleroi-Central

Bus stations close to Charleroi:

  • Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 16
  • Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 10
  • Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 17

From Merelbeke to Charleroi by light rail and train

To get from Merelbeke to Charleroi in Belgium, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the T4 light rail from Gent Uz station to Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 17 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Louvain station to Charleroi-Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - T4
T4
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Gent Uz

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gent Uz
    ID 210079
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - T4T4
    Wait for light rail
    T4
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 17
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gent Sint-Pietersstation Perron 17
    ID 201144
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    62 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Charleroi-Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Charleroi-Central
    Ride to train station
    Charleroi-Central
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merelbeke to Charleroi?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 19, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merelbeke to Charleroi?

    The alternative route takes 193 minutes, using Bus line T4, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merelbeke and Charleroi in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merelbeke to Charleroi in Belgium?

    The 19 bus line goes from Gent Arteveldestadion Perron 1 station near Merelbeke to Gent Blaarmeersen (Campinglaan) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Gent Blaarmeersen (Campinglaan) station near Charleroi in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Merelbeke to Charleroi in Belgium by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merelbeke and Charleroi in Belgium by bus and train is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merelbeke to get to Charleroi in Belgium?

    Get on the 19 bus from the Gent Arteveldestadion Perron 1 stop near Merelbeke in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merelbeke and Charleroi in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Gent Blaarmeersen (Campinglaan) station, which is closest to Charleroi in Belgium.

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