The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
87
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 87 trains that leave Antwerp for Brussels South Charleroi Airport on Wed, May 27, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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.
4541+
40217:54 PM1h52Antwerp-Central9:46 PMCourcelles-Motte$131One-way1 transfer
4540+
40206:54 PM1h52Antwerp-Central8:46 PMCourcelles-Motte$131One-way1 transfer
2040+
40406:25 PM1h45Antwerp-Central8:10 PMCourcelles-Motte$131One-way1 transfer
2041+
40417:25 PM1h45Antwerp-Central9:10 PMCourcelles-Motte$131One-way1 transfer
2043+
40439:25 PM1h45Antwerp-Central11:10 PMCourcelles-Motte$131One-way1 transfer
45308:56 AM1h37Antwerp-Central10:33 AMCharleroi-Sud$231One-way0 transfers
45351:54 PM1h39Antwerp-Central3:33 PMCharleroi-Sud$231One-way0 transfers
45373:54 PM1h39Antwerp-Central5:33 PMCharleroi-Sud$231One-way0 transfers
453412:54 PM1h39Antwerp-Central2:33 PMCharleroi-Sud$231One-way0 transfers
45362:54 PM1h39Antwerp-Central4:33 PMCharleroi-Sud$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Brussels South Charleroi Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.62 (€-1.31). The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2042+ 4042 | 8:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 10:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2042 | 8:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 10:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4542 | 8:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 10:33 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4542 · 2121+ 4572 | 8:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h06 | 11:00 PM Lodelinsart | 2 transfers | |
2043+ 4043 | 9:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 11:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2043 | 9:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 11:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
1994 | 10:05 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h27 | 12:32 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
1994 | 10:05 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h14 | 12:19 AM Courcelles-Motte | 0 transfersDirect | |
2044+ 1994 | 10:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h54 | 12:19 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2044+ 1994 | 10:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h07 | 12:32 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
1995 | 11:05 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h09 | 1:14 AM Courcelles-Motte | 0 transfersDirect | |
1995 · 7751 | 11:05 PM Antwerp-Central | 6h15 | 5:20 AM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
1995 | 11:05 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h23 | 1:28 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
2045+ 1995 | 11:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h49 | 1:14 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2045+ 1995 · 7751 | 11:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 5h55 | 5:20 AM Lodelinsart | 2 transfers | |
2045+ 1995 | 11:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h03 | 1:28 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
4526 | 4:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h42 | 6:36 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4526+ 4006 | 4:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 6:46 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4526+ 4577 | 4:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 6:59 AM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
3126 · 2027+ 4027 | 5:05 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 7:10 AM Courcelles-Motte | 2 transfers | |
3126 · 2027 | 5:05 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h04 | 7:09 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
4527+ 4007 | 5:53 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h53 | 7:46 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4527 | 5:53 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 7:37 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4527+ 4578 | 5:53 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h06 | 7:59 AM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
2028 | 6:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 8:09 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
2028+ 4028 | 6:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 8:10 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4528 | 6:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 8:33 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4528+ 4579 | 6:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 8:59 AM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
4528+ 4008 | 6:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 8:46 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2029+ 4029 | 7:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 9:10 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2029 | 7:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 9:09 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4529+ 4009 | 7:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 9:46 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4529 | 7:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 9:33 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4529+ 4580 | 7:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 9:59 AM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
2030 | 8:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 10:09 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
2030+ 4030 | 8:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 10:10 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4530 | 8:56 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h37 | 10:33 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4530+ 4581 | 8:56 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h03 | 10:59 AM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
4530+ 4010 | 8:56 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h50 | 10:46 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2031+ 4031 | 9:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 11:10 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2031 | 9:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 11:09 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4531+ 4011 | 9:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 11:46 AM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4531 | 9:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 11:33 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4531+ 4582 | 9:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 11:59 AM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
2032+ 4032 | 10:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 12:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2032 | 10:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 12:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4532 | 10:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 12:33 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4532+ 4012 | 10:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 12:46 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4532+ 4583 | 10:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 12:59 PM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
2033+ 4033 | 11:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 1:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2033 | 11:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 1:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4533 | 11:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 1:33 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4533+ 4584 | 11:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 1:59 PM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
4533+ 4013 | 11:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 1:46 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2034+ 4034 | 12:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 2:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2034 | 12:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 2:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4534+ 4585 | 12:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 2:59 PM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
4534 | 12:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 2:33 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4534+ 4014 | 12:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 2:46 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2035+ 4035 | 1:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 3:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2035 | 1:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 3:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4535+ 4015 | 1:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 3:46 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4535 | 1:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 3:33 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4535+ 4586 | 1:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 3:59 PM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
2036+ 4036 | 2:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 4:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2036 | 2:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 4:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
2036 · 2415+ 4166 | 2:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h16 | 4:41 PM Lodelinsart | 2 transfers | |
4536+ 4587 | 2:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 4:59 PM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
4536+ 4016 | 2:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 4:46 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4536 | 2:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 4:33 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
2037 · 2416+ 8756 | 3:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h16 | 5:41 PM Lodelinsart | 2 transfers | |
2037 | 3:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 5:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
2037+ 4037 | 3:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 5:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4537+ 4588 | 3:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 5:59 PM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
4537 | 3:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 5:33 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4537+ 4017 | 3:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 5:46 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2038 | 4:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 6:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
2038+ 4038 | 4:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 6:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2038 · 2417+ 8757 | 4:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h16 | 6:41 PM Lodelinsart | 2 transfers | |
4538 | 4:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 6:33 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4538+ 4018 | 4:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 6:46 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4538+ 4589 | 4:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 6:59 PM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
2039+ 4039 | 5:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 7:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2039 | 5:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 7:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4539 | 5:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 7:33 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4539+ 4590 | 5:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 7:59 PM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
4539+ 4019 | 5:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 7:46 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2040 | 6:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 8:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
2040+ 4040 | 6:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 8:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4540 | 6:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 8:33 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4540+ 4020 | 6:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 8:46 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4540+ 4591 | 6:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 8:59 PM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
2041+ 4041 | 7:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h45 | 9:10 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
2041 | 7:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 9:09 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4541+ 4021 | 7:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h52 | 9:46 PM Courcelles-Motte | 1 transfer | |
4541 | 7:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h39 | 9:33 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
4541+ 4592 | 7:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h05 | 9:59 PM Lodelinsart | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Trains from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Intercity, Regional from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport trainsIntercity, Regional trains will get you between Antwerp and Brussels South Charleroi Airport from $13 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels South Charleroi Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Antwerp to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- Tram lines: 11
- Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
- Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.
- Wagamama
- Brasserie Dikke Mee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
- Tulip Inn Antwerpen
- Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Zuidcafé
- Restaurant Het Gerecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- €0.50
- B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid
- Hotel Rubenshof
- Hotel Pilar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Netherlands, and France
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 4, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
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