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Charleroi to Alken trains

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The average train between Charleroi and Alken takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Charleroi to Alken. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration
119 km
Distance
€24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Louvain to Alkentrain train Ic / ...
1h 56m
€20–33

Charleroi to Alken train times

Trains run hourly between Charleroi and Alken. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Alken at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 118.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Alken via Louvain in around 1h 56m.

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