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Compare bus and train for Charleroi to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Charleroi to Aachen
Compare the available ways to get from Charleroi to Aachen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Aachen:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleroi to Aachen costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$43. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 49m 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 Charleroi to Aachen
How to get from Charleroi to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleroi to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM5h10Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)1:45 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM5h10Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)1:45 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 5710 · ICE 31110:39 AM2h04Charleroi-Sud12:43 PMAachen Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 3813 · R 50162:18 PM3h04Charleroi-Sud5:22 PMAachen Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
- IC 3808 · ICE 159:18 AM2h17Charleroi-Sud11:35 AMAachen Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
- IC 3812 · ICE 171:18 PM2h17Charleroi-Sud3:35 PMAachen Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM4h30Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)10:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Aachen:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleroi to Aachen costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleroi and Aachen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleroi-Sud and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Flibco to go to Aachen by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Flibco.
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