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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Charleroi:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Charleroi costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $226 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Charleroi costing on average $249 (€201).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Flight takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 3h 17m versus 2h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Charleroi is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 PM3h50Düsseldorf3:50 PMCharleroi$151One-way0 transfers
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12:00 PM3h50Düsseldorf3:50 PMCharleroi$151One-way0 transfers
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12:00 PM3h50Düsseldorf3:50 PMCharleroi$151One-way0 transfers
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11:00 AM3h50Düsseldorf2:50 PMCharleroi$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Charleroi:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Charleroi costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $226 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Charleroi costing on average $249 (€201).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Flight takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Charleroi as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Charleroi by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Charleroi by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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