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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Charleroi costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $306 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Charleroi costing on average $329 (€269).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Flight takes on average 5h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Charleroi
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.
FlixBus1:00 PM3h50Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf4:50 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:00 PM3h50Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf4:50 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1977+
LH56261:05 PM3h10Cologne Bonn Airport4:15 PMBrussels Airport$7871One-way1 transfer
Other options
28511 · ICE 1112 · IC 45339:58 AM3h35Düsseldorf Hbf1:33 PMCharleroi-Sud$941One-way2 transfers
ICE 644 · ICE 16 · IC 453411:10 AM3h23Düsseldorf Hbf2:33 PMCharleroi-Sud$1021One-way2 transfers
ICE 646 · ICE 316 · IC 45329:10 AM3h23Düsseldorf Hbf12:33 PMCharleroi-Sud$1021One-way2 transfers
KL1796+
KL17036:20 AM3h20Dusseldorf Airport9:40 AMBrussels Airport$3831One-way1 transfer
KL1798 · KL17058:15 AM6h25Dusseldorf Airport2:40 PMBrussels Airport$3831One-way1 transfer
LH79+
LH55886:00 AM3h30Dusseldorf Airport9:30 AMBrussels Airport$3971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Charleroi:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Charleroi costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $306 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Charleroi costing on average $329 (€269).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Flight takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2).
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Charleroi by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Charleroi by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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