How to get from Charleroi-Central to Lokeren by train?

From Charleroi-Central to Lokeren by train

To get from Charleroi-Central to Lokeren in Lokeren, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Charleroi-Central station to Louvain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S34 train from Termonde station to Lokeren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S34
S34
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
    Louvain
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Gand-Saint-Pierre
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Termonde
    49 min
  • 6
    Train - S34S34
    Wait for train
    S34
    Lokeren
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lokeren
    Ride to train station
    Lokeren
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charleroi-Central to Lokeren by train via L, IC and IC

To get from Charleroi-Central to Lokeren in Lokeren, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the L train from Charleroi-Central station to Nivelles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Berchem station to Lokeren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Charleroi-Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Charleroi-Central
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Nivelles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nivelles
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    71 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Poperinge
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lokeren
    Ride to train station
    Lokeren
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charleroi-Central to Lokeren
The distance between Charleroi-Central, Lokeren and Lokeren, Lokeren is approximately 131.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charleroi-Central to Lokeren by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lokeren – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Charleroi-Central

Charleroi-Central is located at Charleroi-Central, Lokeren and the nearest public transit station is Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 19.

Bus stations close to Charleroi-Central:

  • Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 19
  • Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 06
  • Charleroi Gare Centrale - Quai 05
Public transit stations close to Lokeren, Lokeren

Lokeren is located at Lokeren, Lokeren and the nearest public transit station is Lokeren Van Duysestraat.

Train stations close to Lokeren:

  • Lokeren

Bus stations close to Lokeren:

  • Lokeren Van Duysestraat
  • Lokeren Markt
  • Lokeren Sportlaan
Related Routes

Alternative route from Charleroi-Central to Lokeren by train via L, IC and IC

To get from Charleroi-Central to Lokeren in Lokeren, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the L train from Charleroi-Central station to Nivelles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Berchem station to Lokeren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - L
L
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Charleroi-Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Charleroi-Central
  • 2
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Nivelles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nivelles
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    71 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Poperinge
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lokeren
    Ride to train station
    Lokeren
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line S34.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Charleroi-Central and Lokeren?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Charleroi-Central to Lokeren?

    The IC train line goes from Louvain station near Charleroi-Central in Charleroi to Louvain station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Louvain station near Lokeren in Lokeren.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charleroi-Central to Lokeren by train?

    The total travel time between Charleroi-Central in Charleroi and Lokeren in Lokeren by train is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Louvain station, which is closest to Lokeren in Lokeren.

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