- Must visit
Musée de la Photographie
Major museum of photography in a former Carmelite convent. Its collections and exhibitions make it one of Belgium's standout cultural venues.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€15
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€15
Fastest journey on Sep 20
35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
37 m
Buses on Sep 20
11
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mons to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mons to Charleroi will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 11 buses from Mons to Charleroi, including 11 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlibcoOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mons to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mons to Charleroi:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mons to Charleroi costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 42m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-8.31. The journey takes 42m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €2 |
The table below shows live departures for Mons to Charleroi buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Flibco | 12:00 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 12:40 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 1:30 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 2:10 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:45 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 3:25 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:15 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 4:55 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:20 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 6:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:05 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 7:45 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:45 PM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h35 | 9:20 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Flibco | 5:00 AM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h35 | 5:35 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 6:30 AM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h35 | 7:05 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:45 AM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 9:25 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 10:15 AM Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) | 0h40 | 10:55 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mons to Charleroi run on average 10 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average bus duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Charleroi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Charleroi trip today.
Major museum of photography in a former Carmelite convent. Its collections and exhibitions make it one of Belgium's standout cultural venues.
Museum and memorial at a former coal mine, focused on mining, labor, and the 1956 disaster. Essential for industrial heritage in Wallonia.
Fine arts museum presenting Belgian and regional art in the renovated city center. A compact stop for painting, sculpture, and temporary shows.
Main central square framed by city hall and belfry. It is the best starting point for architecture, markets, and local urban life.
Revived lower-town square with shops, events, and a lively feel. A practical stop for experiencing modern Charleroi's city-center renewal.
Riverside area along the Sambre with changing urban views, bridges, and street art. Good for a walk that shows the city's industrial setting.
A rustic Walloon leek and potato tart, often enriched with cream or cheese. It is a classic regional comfort dish found in homes and local bakeries.
A sweet caramelized waffle from nearby Liège, made with pearl sugar that melts in the dough. It is one of Belgium's most iconic street snacks.
Belgian fries served hot with mayonnaise or sauces. In Charleroi and Wallonia, frites are a daily staple and a point of local pride.
Refined French-Belgian dining with polished service and seasonal ingredients. A strong choice for a more elegant meal in central Charleroi.
Well-known brasserie-style venue serving Belgian classics, seafood, and grilled dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Reliable spot for classic Belgian fries and quick local comfort food. Casual atmosphere and a good option for an everyday Walloon snack.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining cost more than budget EU cities, but Charleroi is often cheaper than Brussels. Local transit and casual meals are fairly affordable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Rue de la Villette (Charleroi-Sud) -> Place Charles II, Charleroi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mons to Charleroi by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charleroi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mons to Charleroi buses use the Mons, Avenue Meline Mercouri (SNCB Congrés) to Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) station pair. Use this guide to compare Mons and Charleroi bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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