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Compare train for Charleroi to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.51 (€-2.03). The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 5m 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 Leuven
How to get from Charleroi to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleroi to Leuven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 571010:39 AM0h56Charleroi-Sud11:35 AMHeverlee$151One-way0 transfers
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- 571010:39 AM0h56Charleroi-Sud11:35 AMHeverlee$151One-way0 transfers
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- 571010:39 AM0h56Charleroi-Sud11:35 AMHeverlee$151One-way0 transfers
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- 57099:39 AM0h56Charleroi-Sud10:35 AMHeverlee$151One-way0 transfers
- 57088:39 AM0h56Charleroi-Sud9:35 AMHeverlee$151One-way0 transfers
- 571111:39 AM0h56Charleroi-Sud12:35 PMHeverlee$151One-way0 transfers
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Travel to Leuven 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 Leuven.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleroi and Leuven as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleroi-Sud and arrive in Leuven station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Leuven by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS, SNCB to go to Leuven by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 8 direct trains per day with Intercity, SNCB.
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