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

From Charleroi Central to Lanaken by bus and train

To get from Charleroi Central to Lanaken in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Charleroi Central station to Liège-Carré station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S41 train and finally take the 20B bus from Bilzen Station Platform 5 station to Lanaken Cultural Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Charleroi Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lanaken on the Moovit app.

230min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S41
S41
Bus - 20B20B
Walk to Lanaken
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
    Herstal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liège-Carré
    83 min
  • 4
    Train - S41S41
    Wait for train
    S41
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bilzen
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bilzen Station Platform 5
    ID 400865
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 20B20B
    Wait for bus
    20B
    Lanaken Cultural Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lanaken Cultural Center
    ID 405194
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lanaken
    Walk to
    Lanaken
    420 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charleroi Central to Lanaken by bus and train via IC, IC and 45

To get from Charleroi Central to Lanaken in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Charleroi Central station to Leuven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 45 bus from Genk Station Platform 13 station to Lanaken Cultural Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Charleroi Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lanaken on the Moovit app.

229min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4545
Walk to Lanaken
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
    Leuven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    62 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genk
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genk Station Platform 13
    140 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Maastricht Station Platform D
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lanaken Cultural Center
    ID 405195
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lanaken
    Walk to
    Lanaken
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charleroi Central to Lanaken

The distance between Charleroi Central, Belgium and Lanaken, Belgium is approximately 149.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charleroi Central to Lanaken by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Charleroi Central to Lanaken

To check the bus and train schedule from Charleroi Central to Lanaken using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Charleroi Central) and destination (Lanaken), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Charleroi Central to Lanaken by bus and train via IC, IC and 45

To get from Charleroi Central to Lanaken in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Charleroi Central station to Leuven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 45 bus from Genk Station Platform 13 station to Lanaken Cultural Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Charleroi Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lanaken on the Moovit app.

229min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4545
Walk to Lanaken
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
    Leuven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    62 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genk
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genk Station Platform 13
    140 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Maastricht Station Platform D
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lanaken Cultural Center
    ID 405195
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lanaken
    Walk to
    Lanaken
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line S41, Bus line 20B.

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

    The alternative route takes 229 minutes, using Train line Charleroi Central - Louvain, Train line Antwerp Central - Genk, Bus line 45.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Charleroi Central to Lanaken?

    The IC train line goes from Herstal station near Charleroi Central in Charleroi to Liège-Carré station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Liège-Carré station near Lanaken in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Charleroi Central in Charleroi and Lanaken in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 50 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Liège-Carré stop, which is closest to Lanaken in Belgium.

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