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Compare train and bus for Charleroi to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. 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 $14, while a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Brussels:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Brussels costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.39. The journey takes 59m versus 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Charleroi to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleroi to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
20219:54 PM0h51Charleroi-Sud10:45 PMBrussels-Midi$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 20219:54 PM0h51Charleroi-Sud10:45 PMBrussels-Midi$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Flibco6:15 AM0h50Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)7:05 AMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 45208:25 PM0h51Charleroi-Sud9:16 PMBrussels-Midi$91One-way0 transfers
- 45219:25 PM0h51Charleroi-Sud10:16 PMBrussels-Midi$91One-way0 transfers
- 20208:54 PM0h51Charleroi-Sud9:45 PMBrussels-Midi$91One-way0 transfers
- Flibco10:30 PM0h50Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)11:20 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$241One-way0 transfers
- Flibco9:00 PM0h50Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)9:50 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$241One-way0 transfers
- Flibco7:30 PM0h50Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)8:20 PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Brussels:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Brussels costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
- Around 63 buses per day.
- Around 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleroi and Brussels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleroi-Sud and arrive in Brussels-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with flibco, Flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Transport En Commun (TEC) to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
- 63 direct buses per day with flibco, Flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
- 18 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional, SNCB.
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