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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Charleroi:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Charleroi costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Charleroi
How to get from Aachen to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Charleroi is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM4h50Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße9:10 AMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM4h50Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße9:10 AMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 1112 · IC 453311:20 AM2h13Aachen Hbf1:33 PMCharleroi-Sud$551One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 316 · IC 453210:20 AM2h13Aachen Hbf12:33 PMCharleroi-Sud$581One-way1 transfer
ICE 16 · IC 453412:20 PM2h13Aachen Hbf2:33 PMCharleroi-Sud$581One-way1 transfer
ICE 18 · IC 45308:20 AM2h13Aachen Hbf10:33 AMCharleroi-Sud$601One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM5h00Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße4:50 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Charleroi:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Charleroi costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Charleroi as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar to go to Charleroi by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Flibco to go to Charleroi by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Flibco.
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