How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $66.

Distance: 188 miles (303 km)

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$116

Average price

$43

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$79

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4h 54m

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4h 24m

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30m

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6h 28m

Average total duration

5h 58m

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4h 24m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi:

A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi costing on average $116 (€93).

A bus is $270 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi costing on average $313 (€251).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 24m.

Bus takes on average 5h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Charleroi including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi among Omio's users.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 AM9h05
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    9:10 AMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 AM9h05
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    9:10 AMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticSN2614
    4:25 PM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:30 PMBrussels Airport
    $3321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 316 · IC 4532
    8:48 AM3h48
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:36 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 316 · IC 4532
    8:33 AM4h03
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:36 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 820 · ICE 1112 · IC 4533
    9:22 AM4h14
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    1:36 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $881One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM9h30
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    5:00 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:25 AM8h45
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    9:10 AMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 AM10h25
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    5:00 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH914+Brussels AirlinesSN2096
    4:00 PM4h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:00 PMBrussels Airport
    $2241One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1814 · KL1703
    7:00 AM2h40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:40 AMBrussels Airport
    $2701One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1820 · KL1707
    2:15 PM8h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:15 PMBrussels Airport
    $2701One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi

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 Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Charleroi including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi:

A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi costing on average $116 (€93).

A bus is $270 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi costing on average $313 (€251).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 24m.

Bus takes on average 5h 58m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi is approximately 188 miles (303 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi:
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Charleroi by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Charleroi by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Charleroi often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Bruges, Lille, Ghent, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Charleroi and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Charleroi to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Charleroi, you can enjoy the Charleroi Street Art Tour to explore vibrant murals and urban art, shop and dine at the modern Rive Gauche shopping center, or catch a basketball game or concert at the Spiroudome. For outdoor activities, visit Parc Reine Astrid for a stroll or picnic, and explore the scenic Les Aulniats nature reserve. Noteworthy sights include the historical Bois du Cazier, the extensive Musée de la Photographie, contemporary performances at Charleroi Danses, diverse art collections at BPS22, and the architecturally stunning Saint-Christophe Church.
A day or two in Charleroi is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Art Deco architecture, the Museum of Photography, and the Bois du Cazier industrial site.

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