The cheapest and fastest trains from Zaventem to Charleroi
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Charleroi will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 60 trains that leave Zaventem for Charleroi on Thu, Dec 18, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 18 the direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Thu, Dec 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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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4530
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2332 · 4530Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zaventem to Charleroi train times
The table below shows live departures for Zaventem to Charleroi trains for today, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3679+ 4529+ 4580 | 7:05 AM Zaventem station | 1h49 | 8:54 AM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
3679+ 4529 | 7:05 AM Zaventem station | 1h30 | 8:35 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3279+ 2108+ 4559 | 7:10 AM Zaventem station | 1h55 | 9:05 AM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
2331 · 4529 | 7:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h22 | 8:35 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3729 · 2030 | 7:29 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h37 | 9:06 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3779+ 2030 | 7:35 AM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 9:06 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
2806 · 5730 | 7:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 9:21 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
4030 · 6557+ 5730 | 7:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 9:21 AM Charleroi-Sud | 2 transfers | |
4030 | 7:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 9:22 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
3257+ 5730 | 7:50 AM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 9:21 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3680+ 4530 | 8:05 AM Zaventem station | 1h30 | 9:35 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3680+ 4530+ 4581 | 8:05 AM Zaventem station | 1h49 | 9:54 AM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
3280+ 2109+ 4560 | 8:10 AM Zaventem station | 1h55 | 10:05 AM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
2332 · 4530 | 8:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h22 | 9:35 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3730 · 2031 | 8:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 10:06 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3780+ 2031 | 8:35 AM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 10:06 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
2807 · 5731 | 8:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 10:21 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
4031 · 6558+ 5731 | 8:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 10:21 AM Charleroi-Sud | 2 transfers | |
4031 | 8:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 10:22 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
3258+ 5731 | 8:50 AM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 10:21 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3681+ 4531+ 4582 | 9:05 AM Zaventem station | 1h49 | 10:54 AM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
3681+ 4531 | 9:05 AM Zaventem station | 1h30 | 10:35 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3281+ 2110+ 4561 | 9:10 AM Zaventem station | 1h55 | 11:05 AM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
2333 · 4531 | 9:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h22 | 10:35 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3731 · 2032 | 9:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 11:06 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3781+ 2032 | 9:35 AM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 11:06 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
2808 · 5732 | 9:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 11:21 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
4032 · 6559+ 5732 | 9:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 11:21 AM Charleroi-Sud | 2 transfers | |
4032 | 9:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 11:22 AM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
3259+ 5732 | 9:50 AM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 11:21 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3682+ 4532 | 10:05 AM Zaventem station | 1h30 | 11:35 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3682+ 4532+ 4583 | 10:05 AM Zaventem station | 1h49 | 11:54 AM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
3282+ 2111+ 4562 | 10:10 AM Zaventem station | 1h55 | 12:05 PM Charleroi-West | 2 transfers | |
2334 · 4532 | 10:13 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h22 | 11:35 AM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3732 · 2033 | 10:30 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 12:06 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
3782+ 2033 | 10:35 AM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 12:06 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
2809 · 5733 | 10:38 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 12:21 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
4033 · 6560+ 5733 | 10:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 12:21 PM Charleroi-Sud | 2 transfers | |
4033 | 10:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 12:22 PM Charleroi-Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
3260+ 5733 | 10:50 AM Zaventem station | 1h31 | 12:21 PM Charleroi-Sud | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zaventem to Charleroi
Trains from Zaventem to Charleroi run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:47, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (53 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 32 miles (53 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 00:47 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Regional, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB from Zaventem to Charleroi trainsRegional, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB trains will get you between Zaventem and Charleroi from $12 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP 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
FAQs: Trains from Zaventem to Charleroi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaventem 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 Zaventem to Charleroi
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the main airport road.
- Restaurant Belair
- Black Pearls
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport
- NH Brussels Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Brussels and other destinations
- Hall 2: ticketing and information
- Train: SNCB/NMBS services
- 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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