How to travel from Brussels to Charleroi

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Travel Information to Charleroi from Brussels

Distance30 miles (49 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$14 - $15
Cheapest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 50 min
Fastest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 50 min
Popular travel companiesFlibco National or SNCB

Travel 30 miles (49 km) by train or bus to Charleroi from Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flibco National or SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Brussels to Charleroi.

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from Brussels to Charleroi

How to get from Brussels to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Brussels to Charleroi is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

PKP Intercity4531
10:45AM0h51
Brussels-Midi
11:36AMCharleroi-Sud
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

PKP Intercity4531
10:45AM0h51
Brussels-Midi
11:36AMCharleroi-Sud
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity4531
10:45AM0h51
Brussels-Midi
11:36AMCharleroi-Sud
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity2031
10:15AM0h52
Brussels-Midi
11:07AMCharleroi-Sud
$151One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity4531
10:37AM0h59
Brussels-Central
11:36AMCharleroi-Sud
$151One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity2031
10:07AM1h00
Brussels-Central
11:07AMCharleroi-Sud
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:05AM1h05
Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
11:10AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:40AM0h55
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
11:35AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:20AM0h55
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
11:15AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
$251One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Brussels to Charleroi

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Brussels to Charleroi, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Brussels to Charleroi and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Charleroi

Travel to Charleroi easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Charleroi.

FAQs

You can get to Charleroi from Brussels 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Charleroi is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $14 (€13) compared to other travel options to Charleroi:

Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€14) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Charleroi from Brussels is by train, which takes on average 50 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Charleroi by bus takes 55 min on average.

The distance is approximately 30 miles (49 km) from Brussels to Charleroi.

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Charleroi is:

  • 105 buses a day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

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

  • Buses mostly depart from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord and arrive in Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Charleroi-Sud).
  • Trains most often depart from Brussels at Brussels-Midi and arrive in Charleroi at Charleroi-Sud.

The following travel companies offer services from Brussels to Charleroi:

  • Flibco National, Infobus, Flibco International, FlixBus or TEC can get you to Charleroi by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with TEC from Brussels to Charleroi for $4 (€4) on Omio.
  • SNCB can get you to Charleroi by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCB from Brussels to Charleroi for $14 (€13) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Charleroi with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 105 direct buses per day to Charleroi with Flibco National, Flibco International, FlixBus or TEC.
  • You can find 5 direct trains per day to Charleroi with SNCB.

Direct services to Charleroi tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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