The cheapest and fastest trains from Bruges to Charleroi
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bruges to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges to Charleroi will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 50 trains that leave Bruges for Charleroi on Thu, May 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 123 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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.
560+
3334+
458510:23 AM4h31Bruges-St.-Pieters2:54 PMCharleroi-West$191One-way2 transfers
561+
3335+
458611:23 AM4h31Bruges-St.-Pieters3:54 PMCharleroi-West$191One-way2 transfers
558+
2808 · 3331+
45828:23 AM3h31Bruges-St.-Pieters11:54 AMCharleroi-West$191One-way3 transfers
558+
3332+
45838:23 AM4h31Bruges-St.-Pieters12:54 PMCharleroi-West$191One-way2 transfers
2807 · 3330+
45818:11 AM2h43Bruges station10:54 AMCharleroi-West$191One-way2 transfers
508 · 31308:59 AM1h59Bruges station10:58 AMCharleroi-Sud$191One-way1 transfer
510 · 313210:59 AM1h59Bruges station12:58 PMCharleroi-Sud$191One-way1 transfer
509 · 31319:59 AM1h59Bruges station11:58 AMCharleroi-Sud$191One-way1 transfer
511 · 313311:59 AM1h59Bruges station1:58 PMCharleroi-Sud$191One-way1 transfer
514 · 31362:59 PM1h59Bruges station4:58 PMCharleroi-Sud$191One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bruges to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Bruges to Charleroi:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bruges to Charleroi costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€20) compared to roughly $31 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 47m 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
Bruges to Charleroi train times
The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Charleroi trains for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
558+ 1508 · 4530+ 4581 | 8:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h35 | 10:54 AM Charleroi-West | 3 transfers | |
1508 · 4530 | 8:30 AM Bruges station | 2h05 | 10:35 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
1508 · 4530+ 4581 | 8:30 AM Bruges station | 2h24 | 10:54 AM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
508 · 2031 | 8:58 AM Bruges station | 2h10 | 11:08 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
559+ 1509 · 4531+ 4582 | 9:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h35 | 11:54 AM Charleroi-West | 3 transfers | |
1509 · 4531+ 4582 | 9:30 AM Bruges station | 2h24 | 11:54 AM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
1509 · 4531 | 9:30 AM Bruges station | 2h05 | 11:35 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
509 · 2032 | 9:58 AM Bruges station | 2h10 | 12:08 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
560+ 1510 · 4532+ 4583 | 10:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h35 | 12:54 PM Charleroi-West | 3 transfers | |
1510 · 4532 | 10:30 AM Bruges station | 2h05 | 12:35 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
1510 · 4532+ 4583 | 10:30 AM Bruges station | 2h24 | 12:54 PM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
510 · 2033 | 10:58 AM Bruges station | 2h10 | 1:08 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
561+ 1511 · 4533+ 4584 | 11:19 AM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h35 | 1:54 PM Charleroi-West | 3 transfers | |
1511 · 4533 | 11:30 AM Bruges station | 2h05 | 1:35 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
1511 · 4533+ 4584 | 11:30 AM Bruges station | 2h24 | 1:54 PM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
511 · 2034 | 11:58 AM Bruges station | 2h10 | 2:08 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
562+ 1512 · 4534+ 4585 | 12:19 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h35 | 2:54 PM Charleroi-West | 3 transfers | |
1512 · 4534 | 12:30 PM Bruges station | 2h05 | 2:35 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
1512 · 4534+ 4585 | 12:30 PM Bruges station | 2h24 | 2:54 PM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
512 · 2035 | 12:58 PM Bruges station | 2h10 | 3:08 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
563+ 1513 · 4535+ 4586 | 1:19 PM Bruges-St.-Pieters | 2h35 | 3:54 PM Charleroi-West | 3 transfers | |
1513 · 4535 | 1:30 PM Bruges station | 2h05 | 3:35 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
1513 · 4535+ 4586 | 1:30 PM Bruges station | 2h24 | 3:54 PM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
513 · 2036 | 1:58 PM Bruges station | 2h10 | 4:08 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
513 · 2415+ 4166 | 1:58 PM Bruges station | 2h47 | 4:45 PM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bruges to Charleroi
Trains from Bruges to Charleroi run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:10, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 76 miles (123 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 76 miles (123 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 1:10 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB from Bruges to Charleroi trainsIntercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB trains will get you between Bruges and Charleroi from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Regional
SNCB | BUS
SNCB
FAQs: Trains from Bruges to Charleroi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bruges to Charleroi 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 Charleroi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bruges to Charleroi
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Luggage lockers are located near the entrance inside the main station.
- Starbucks
- Leonidas
- Deliway Brugge Station
- EXKi
- De Kantine
- Zest Fresh Juice Bar
- FavouRRs
- Facilities include elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Bruges
- ibis budget Brugge Centrum Station
- Hotel NH Brugge
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 06:00 - 21:30
- Located inside the corridor leading away from the platforms and towards the central exit.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 43, 62, 63, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96, 98, P1, P4, P5
- Train lines: IC (01, 02, 03, 23, 23A, 32), L 02
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- The station is small with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de la Villette.
- La Manufacture Urbaine
- Le Pain Quotidien
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare
- Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center
- Novotel Charleroi Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-10 for local and regional trains
- Bus: TEC lines 1, 3, 4, 18
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Rue de la Digue.
- Restaurant Le Pain Quotidien
- La Table de la Manufacture Urbaine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center
- Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Line M1
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