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Compare train and bus for Charleroi to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. 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 train costs an average of $25, while a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m 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 Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Charleroi to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Essen:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Essen costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 1m 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 Essen
How to get from Charleroi to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleroi to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 PM 1h40 Charleroi 8:10 PM Essen $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:30 PM 1h40 Charleroi 8:10 PM Essen $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 PM 1h35 Charleroi 8:35 PM Essen $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Essen:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Essen costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleroi and Essen 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 Essen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with Intercity, EuroCity to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with Flibco, FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 19 direct buses per day with Flibco.
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