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Compare train and bus for Charleroi to Ostend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Ostend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, while a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Charleroi to Ostend
Compare the available ways to get from Charleroi to Ostend, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Ostend:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Ostend costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Ostend take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 46m 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 Ostend
How to get from Charleroi to Ostend by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleroi to Ostend is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Flibco
12:30 AM 1h55 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) 2:25 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Flibco
12:30 AM 1h55 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) 2:25 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Flibco
10:00 PM 1h50 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) 11:50 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 2008 · 531
8:51 AM 2h26 Charleroi-Sud 11:17 AM Ostende $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - 4508 · 1530 · 1830
8:25 AM 2h26 Charleroi-Sud 10:51 AM Ostende $26 1 One-way 2 transfers - 4511 · 1533 · 1833
11:25 AM 2h26 Charleroi-Sud 1:51 PM Ostende $26 1 One-way 2 transfers
- Flibco
11:00 AM 1h55 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) 12:55 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West $29 1 One-way 0 transfers - Flibco
9:45 AM 1h55 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) 11:40 AM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West $29 1 One-way 0 transfers - Flibco
8:45 PM 1h55 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) 10:40 PM Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Ostend:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charleroi to Ostend costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Ostend take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleroi and Ostend 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 Ostende.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with Flibco to go to Ostend by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional to go to Ostend by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with Flibco.
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