How to travel from Mons to Charleroi

There are 2 options to travel between Mons and Charleroi including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Mons to Charleroi is a train with an average price of $11.

This is compared to other travel options from Mons to Charleroi:

A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mons to Charleroi costing on average $20.

The fastest way to travel from Mons to Charleroi is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 14m.

The distance from Mons to Charleroi is approximately 21 miles (35 km).

The average frequency per day from Mons to Charleroi is:

• Around 15 buses per day.
• Around 14 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mons to Charleroi:

• Trains mostly depart from Mons station and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
• Buses mostly depart from Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5) and arrive in Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mons to Charleroi, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Intercity, SNCB | BUS, SNCB to go to Charleroi by train.
• Travel with Flibco, flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Transport En Commun (TEC) to go to Charleroi by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Mons to Charleroi with the following travel companies:

• 7 direct trains per day with Intercity, SNCB.
• 15 direct buses per day with Flibco, flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Mons 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.