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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Charleroi costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.46 (€-6.97). The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
FlixBus6:50 AM2h20Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)9:10 AMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:50 AM2h20Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)9:10 AMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Flibco4:45 AM1h40Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)6:25 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
71891+3832+703838:25 AM3h32Maastricht station11:57 AMCharleroi-Sud$231One-way2 transfers- 71892+3835+7038311:25 AM3h32Maastricht station2:57 PMCharleroi-Sud$231One-way2 transfers
16047+3836+7038312:25 PM3h32Maastricht station3:57 PMCharleroi-Sud$231One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus2:30 PM2h30Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)5:00 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$91One-way0 transfers
- Flibco8:00 PM1h50Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)9:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$211One-way0 transfers
- Flibco6:00 PM1h50Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)7:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Charleroi:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Charleroi costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 11 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 Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity, SNCB | BUS, SNCB, Regional, Regional-Express to go to Charleroi by train.
- Travel with Flibco, FlixBus to go to Charleroi by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with Flibco, FlixBus.
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