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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 an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Charleroi
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Charleroi, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Charleroi:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Charleroi costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$42. The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 46m 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.
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.
FlixBus9:55 AM2h10Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße12:05 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:55 AM2h10Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße12:05 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:55 AM2h10Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße12:05 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
S41 · IC 383410:37 AM3h06Aachen Hbf1:43 PMCharleroi-Sud$361One-way1 transfer
ICE 316 · IC 383310:20 AM2h23Aachen Hbf12:43 PMCharleroi-Sud$461One-way1 transfer
ICE 18 · IC 38318:20 AM2h23Aachen Hbf10:43 AMCharleroi-Sud$461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Charleroi:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Charleroi costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 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, Intercity, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Charleroi by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Flibco to go to Charleroi by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Flibco.
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