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Het Spoorwegmuseum
Leading Dutch railway museum with historic trains, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly displays inside a former station hall.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
kr324
Average ticket price on Sep 20
kr397
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 1 m
Trains on Sep 20
5
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charleroi to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charleroi to Utrecht will cost around kr397 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr324.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 5 trains from Charleroi to Utrecht, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 193 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 36 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr258 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr258, while a train costs an average of kr526.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr526 Average price | kr258 Average price Cheapest | kr327 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m 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 Charleroi to Utrecht:
A bus is kr268 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleroi to Utrecht costing on average kr526.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (3h 7m by train vs 3h 19m by car). Tickets start at around kr526 compared to roughly kr327 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Charleroi to Utrecht trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3827 · 3406+ 9527+ 633 | 6:10 AM Charleroi-Sud | 4h07 | 10:17 AM Utrecht Centraal | 4 transfers | |
3827 · 3406+ 9527+ 2833 | 6:10 AM Charleroi-Sud | 4h17 | 10:27 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3 transfers | |
3828 · 3407+ 9309+ 2835 | 7:10 AM Charleroi-Sud | 3h47 | 10:57 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3 transfers | |
3828 · 3407+ 2037+ 9531 | 7:10 AM Charleroi-Sud | 4h02 | 11:12 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3 transfers | |
5707 · 3108+ 4129+ 70457 | 7:25 AM Charleroi-Sud | 4h02 | 11:27 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5 transfers | |
5707 · 1530 · 2839+ 9415 | 7:40 AM Charleroi-West | 4h17 | 11:57 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3 transfers | |
5707 · 1530+ 9315+ 2839 | 7:40 AM Charleroi-West | 4h17 | 11:57 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3 transfers | |
5707 · 3108+ 2837+ 4129 | 7:40 AM Charleroi-West | 3h47 | 11:27 AM Utrecht Centraal | 4 transfers | |
3829 · 3408+ 9315+ 2839 | 8:10 AM Charleroi-Sud | 3h47 | 11:57 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3 transfers | |
3829 · 3408+ 2041+ 9535 | 8:10 AM Charleroi-Sud | 4h02 | 12:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3 transfers | |
3829 · 3408 · 2839+ 9415 | 8:10 AM Charleroi-Sud | 3h47 | 11:57 AM Utrecht Centraal | 3 transfers | |
5708 · 2130+ 9539+ 2045 | 8:40 AM Charleroi-West | 4h32 | 1:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3 transfers | |
3830 · 3409+ 9539+ 2045 | 9:10 AM Charleroi-Sud | 4h02 | 1:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3 transfers | |
5709 · 2131+ 2049+ 9543 | 9:40 AM Charleroi-West | 4h32 | 2:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Charleroi to Utrecht run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr185 but you can travel from only kr127 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 119 miles (193 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 119 miles (193 km) |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price kr185 |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Utrecht Centraal -> Dom Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charleroi to Utrecht 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 Utrecht, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Charleroi to Utrecht trains use the Charleroi-Sud to Utrecht Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn. Use this guide to compare Charleroi and Utrecht train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Charleroi-Sud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Manufacture Urbaine, Le Pain Quotidien
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Charleroi-Sud. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Charleroi-Sud. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charleroi-Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Charleroi-Sud: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charleroi-Sud: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare, Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center, Novotel Charleroi Centre.
Lodelinsart is 2 km from Charleroi city centre. Public transport options include:
Lodelinsart has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Lodelinsart.
Available at Lodelinsart: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lodelinsart.
Gare de Couillet is 2 km from Charleroi city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Couillet has practical services for this route, including Dining and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gare de Couillet.
Available at Gare de Couillet: Bike Parking.
Utrecht Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn is 3 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Parking.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
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