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How to get from Charleroi Central to Herentals by bus and train?

From Charleroi Central to Herentals by bus and train

To get from Charleroi Central to Herentals you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Charleroi Central station to Ottignies station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S20 train and finally take the 32B bus from Leuven Station Platform 15 station to Herentals Station Drop-off station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The bus and train schedule from Charleroi Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Herentals on the Moovit app.

215min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S20
S20
Bus - 32B32B
Walk to Herentals
Leaves from Charleroi Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Charleroi Central
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ottignies
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - S20S20
    Wait for train
    S20
    Leuven
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 15
    ID 304909
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 32B32B
    Wait for bus
    32B
    Herentals Station Drop-off
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herentals Station Drop-off
    ID 109665
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herentals
    Walk to
    Herentals
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charleroi Central to Herentals by bus and train via IC, S2 and 32B

To get from Charleroi Central to Herentals you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Charleroi Central station to Braine-Le-Comte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 train and finally take the 32B bus from Leuven Station Platform 15 station to Herentals Station Drop-off station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Charleroi Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Herentals on the Moovit app.

249min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S2
S2
Bus - 32B32B
Walk to Herentals
Leaves from Charleroi Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Charleroi Central
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Braine-Le-Comte
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Braine-Le-Comte
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Leuven
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 15
    ID 304909
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 32B32B
    Wait for bus
    32B
    Herentals Station Drop-off
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herentals Station Drop-off
    ID 109665
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herentals
    Walk to
    Herentals
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charleroi Central to Herentals

The distance between Charleroi Central and Herentals is approximately 111.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charleroi Central to Herentals by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Herentals – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Charleroi Central to Herentals

To check the bus and train schedule from Charleroi Central to Herentals using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Charleroi Central) and destination (Herentals), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Charleroi Central to Herentals by bus and train via IC, S2 and 32B

To get from Charleroi Central to Herentals you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Charleroi Central station to Braine-Le-Comte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 train and finally take the 32B bus from Leuven Station Platform 15 station to Herentals Station Drop-off station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Charleroi Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Herentals on the Moovit app.

249min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S2
S2
Bus - 32B32B
Walk to Herentals
Leaves from Charleroi Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Charleroi Central
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Braine-Le-Comte
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Braine-Le-Comte
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Leuven
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 15
    ID 304909
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 32B32B
    Wait for bus
    32B
    Herentals Station Drop-off
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herentals Station Drop-off
    ID 109665
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herentals
    Walk to
    Herentals
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charleroi Central to Herentals?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Train line Charleroi Central - Ottignies, Train line Leuven - Ottignies, Bus line 32B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charleroi Central to Herentals?

    The alternative route takes 249 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line Braine-le-Comte - Leuven, Bus line 32B.

  • Is there a direct train between Charleroi Central and Herentals?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Charleroi Central to Herentals?

    The IC train line goes from Ottignies station near Charleroi Central in Charleroi to Ottignies station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ottignies station near Herentals.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charleroi Central to Herentals by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Charleroi Central and Herentals by train and bus is about 3 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Charleroi Central to get to Herentals?

    Get on the IC train from the Ottignies station near Charleroi Central in Charleroi.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Charleroi Central and Herentals?

    Get off the train at the Ottignies stop, which is closest to Herentals.