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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Maastricht to Charleroi:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Charleroi costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Maastricht to Charleroi
How to get from Maastricht to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Charleroi is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:30 PM2h20Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)4:50 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:30 PM2h20Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)4:50 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Flibco4:45 AM1h40Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)6:25 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$221One-way0 transfers
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532 · 31319:16 AM2h42Maastricht station11:58 AMCharleroi-Sud$231One-way2 transfers
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533 · 313210:16 AM2h42Maastricht station12:58 PMCharleroi-Sud$231One-way2 transfers
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534 · 313311:16 AM2h42Maastricht station1:58 PMCharleroi-Sud$231One-way2 transfers
FlixBus6:50 AM2h20Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)9:10 AMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$161One-way0 transfers
Flibco8:00 PM1h50Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)9:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$221One-way0 transfers
Flibco6:00 PM1h50Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)7:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Charleroi:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Charleroi costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Charleroi as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).
- Travel with Flibco, flibco, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Charleroi by bus.
- Travel with SNCB, Intercity, Regional-Express, SNCB, Arriva NL, SNCB to go to Charleroi by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with Flibco, FlixBus, Infobus.
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