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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 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 Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Maastricht to Charleroi
Compare the available ways to get from Maastricht to Charleroi, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Charleroi:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Charleroi costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7. The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 22m 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.
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 AM 2h20 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 9:10 AM Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:50 AM 2h20 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 9:10 AM Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Flibco
5:15 AM 1h40 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 6:55 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
18918+38329:16 AM 2h27 Maastricht station 11:43 AM Charleroi-Sud $30 1 One-way 1 transfer- 18922+3833
10:16 AM 2h27 Maastricht station 12:43 PM Charleroi-Sud $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - 18926+3834
11:16 AM 2h27 Maastricht station 1:43 PM Charleroi-Sud $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
2:30 PM 2h30 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 5:00 PM Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - Flibco
4:00 AM 1h40 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 5:40 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - Flibco
8:30 PM 1h40 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 10:10 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Charleroi:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Charleroi costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
- 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 Flibco, FlixBus to go to Charleroi by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB | BUS, Eurostar, CFL, Regional-Express, EuroCity to go to Charleroi by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with Flibco, FlixBus.
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