How to travel from Cologne to Charleroi

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Travel Information from Cologne to Charleroi

distanceDistance115 miles (185 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$12 - $36
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $12 (€10) • 3 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $36 (€31) • 2 h 54 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 115 miles (185 km) by train or bus from Cologne to Charleroi. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Charleroi.

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from Cologne to Charleroi

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
06:45AM3h20
Cologne
10:05AMCharleroi
$191One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:45AM3h20
Cologne
10:05AMCharleroi
$191One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
06:45AM3h20
Cologne
10:05AMCharleroi
$191One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
09:50PM9h20
Cologne
07:10AMCharleroi
$201One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Cologne to Charleroi on Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Eurostar travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Charleroi from Cologne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Charleroi

      FAQs: Travel to Charleroi 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 Cologne to Charleroi.
      FAQs

      There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Charleroi including taking a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Charleroi from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€10).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Charleroi:

      Taking a bus costs $24 (€21) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $36 (€31).

      The fastest way from Cologne to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 54 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Charleroi that take longer:

      Bus takes 3 h 20 min on average.

      The distance from Cologne to Charleroi is approximately 115 miles (185 km).

      The average frequency per day from Cologne to Charleroi is:

      • 4 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Charleroi as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Charleroi:

      • Buses from Cologne to Charleroi most often leave from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and arrive in Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Charleroi-Sud).

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Charleroi:

      • You can travel from Cologne to Charleroi by bus with BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $12 (€10) with FlixBus from Cologne to Charleroi.
      • You can travel by train from Cologne to Charleroi with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity or Eurostar, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Charleroi tickets for $36 (€31) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Charleroi with the following travel companies:

      • Direct services by bus with FlixBus.
      • Direct services by train with.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Charleroi as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cologne and Charleroi.

      Your trip from Cologne to Charleroi doesn't have to end in Charleroi. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Brussels, Lille, Bruges, Ghent or Luxembourg. If you’d like to add Brussels, Lille, Bruges, Ghent or Luxembourg to your Cologne to Charleroi tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Charleroi today!

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