How to travel from Brussels to Charleroi

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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Charleroi

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $23.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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$23

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$15

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$12

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1h 29m

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59m

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1h 33m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Charleroi is a train with an average price of $15.

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

A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Charleroi costing on average $23.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Charleroi is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 29m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brussels and Charleroi including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Charleroi among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1m sooner (59m by bus vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Brussels to Charleroi

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Intercity4536
    3:45 PM0h50
    Brussels-Midi
    4:35 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Intercity4536
    3:45 PM0h50
    Brussels-Midi
    4:35 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity4536
    3:45 PM0h50
    Brussels-Midi
    4:35 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity4535
    2:45 PM0h50
    Brussels-Midi
    3:35 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity4540
    7:45 PM0h50
    Brussels-Midi
    8:35 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity4539
    6:45 PM0h50
    Brussels-Midi
    7:35 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    8:05 PM0h50
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    8:55 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    9:55 PM0h55
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    10:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    6:05 PM1h05
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    7:10 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $231One-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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Brussels to Charleroi. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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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
There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Charleroi including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Charleroi is a train with an average price of $15.

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

A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Charleroi costing on average $23.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Charleroi is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 29m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 33m.

The distance from Brussels to Charleroi is approximately 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Charleroi is:
  • Around 64 buses per day.
  • Around 23 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels 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 Brussels to Charleroi:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Central and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 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 Brussels to Charleroi, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with flibco, Flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Charleroi by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Charleroi by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Charleroi with the following travel companies:
  • 64 direct buses per day with flibco, Flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 18 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Charleroi often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, Lille, Ghent, Antwerp, 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.
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