How to travel from Charleroi to Brussels

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Compare train and bus for Charleroi to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $20.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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$13

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1h 28m

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1h 36m

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1h 6m

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from Charleroi to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

train

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

PKP Intercity3111
10:55AM1h00
Charleroi-Sud
11:55AMBrussels-Midi
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

PKP Intercity3111
10:55AM1h00
Charleroi-Sud
11:55AMBrussels-Midi
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlibcoFlibco
10:20AM0h55
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
11:15AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$251One-way
0 transfers

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PKP Intercity3310
10:23AM1h00
Charleroi-Sud
11:23AMBrussels-Midi
$101One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity3110
09:55AM1h07
Charleroi-Sud
11:02AMBrussels-Central
$101One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity3111
10:55AM1h07
Charleroi-Sud
12:02PMBrussels-Central
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:40AM0h55
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
11:35AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
11:30AM0h55
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
12:25PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
09:40AM0h55
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
10:35AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$251One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Charleroi to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Charleroi to Brussels, 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 Charleroi to Brussels 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 Charleroi to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Charleroi to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Charleroi and Brussels including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Charleroi to Brussels is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Brussels costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Charleroi to Brussels is by bus with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 51m.

The distance from Charleroi to Brussels is approximately 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Charleroi to Brussels is:
  • Around 66 buses per day.
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Charleroi to Brussels:
  • Trains mostly depart from Charleroi-Sud and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Bruxelles, Rue de France (Brussel-Zuid/Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charleroi to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB | BUS, SNCB to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with flibco, Flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Transport En Commun (TEC) to go to Brussels by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Charleroi to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with SNCB.
  • 66 direct buses per day with flibco, Flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Charleroi to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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