What is the cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Lanaken?

The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Lanaken is to bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Lanaken is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Charleroi and Lanaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Lanaken. However, there are services departing from Charleroi Gare Centrale and arriving at Lanaken Gemeentehuis via Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Charleroi and Lanaken?

No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Lanaken. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Maastricht via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Charleroi to Lanaken?

The distance between Charleroi and Lanaken is 135 km. The road distance is 114.7 km.

How do I travel from Charleroi to Lanaken without a car?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Lanaken without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €24 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Charleroi to Lanaken?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Charleroi to Lanaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Lanaken bus from?

Charleroi to Lanaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Charleroi Gare Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Charleroi to Lanaken train from?

Charleroi to Lanaken train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.

Train or bus from Charleroi to Lanaken?

The best way to get from Charleroi to Lanaken is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €24 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Charleroi to Lanaken bus arrive?

Charleroi to Lanaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Charleroi to Lanaken train arrive?

Charleroi to Lanaken train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Charleroi to Lanaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Lanaken is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Charleroi to Lanaken.

Where can I stay near Lanaken?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Lanaken.

Charleroi to Lanaken - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleroi to Lanaken by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Maastrichttrain S43 / ...
2h 56m
€24–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Maastrichtbus 820
3h 4m
€14–21
Drive 114.7 km
1. Drive from Charleroi to Lanakencar 114.7 km
1h 30m
€18–26
Bus via CHARLEROI Airport
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231bus flibco 6581
3h 42m
€30–56

Charleroi to Lanaken by train and bus

114Weekly Services

2h 56mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.4 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Lanaken Gemeentehuis via Liège-Guillemins, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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