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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 42m. 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 $17.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Charleroi to Leuven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Leuven:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Leuven costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 2m.
- Around 17 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleroi-Sud and arrive in Leuven station.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Leuven by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Leuven by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCB.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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