The average train between Charleroi and Alken takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Alken. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Alken station via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Charleroi to Alken train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Alken train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Alken station.
Book your Charleroi to Alken train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Charleroi and Alken is 79.8 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Alken via Louvain in around 1h 59m.