How to travel from Antwerp to Charleroi

There are 2 options to travel between Antwerp and Charleroi including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Charleroi:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Charleroi costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 39m.

The distance from Antwerp to Charleroi is approximately 55 miles (90 km).

The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Charleroi is:

• Around 17 trains per day.
• Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Charleroi as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antwerp to Charleroi:

• Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
• Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antwerp to Charleroi, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, SNCB | BUS, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Charleroi by train.
• Travel with Flibco, flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Charleroi by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Antwerp to Charleroi with the following travel companies:

• 7 direct trains per day with Intercity, SNCB.
• 13 direct buses per day with Flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Charleroi often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Bruges, Lille, Ghent, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Charleroi and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Charleroi to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Charleroi, you can enjoy the Charleroi Street Art Tour to explore vibrant murals and urban art, shop and dine at the modern Rive Gauche shopping center, or catch a basketball game or concert at the Spiroudome. For outdoor activities, visit Parc Reine Astrid for a stroll or picnic, and explore the scenic Les Aulniats nature reserve. Noteworthy sights include the historical Bois du Cazier, the extensive Musée de la Photographie, contemporary performances at Charleroi Danses, diverse art collections at BPS22, and the architecturally stunning Saint-Christophe Church.

A day or two in Charleroi is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Art Deco architecture, the Museum of Photography, and the Bois du Cazier industrial site.