How to travel from Mons to Charleroi

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Compare train and bus for Mons to Charleroi

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mons to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a bus costs an average of $18.

Distance: 21 miles (35 km)

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$18

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$8

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1h 10m

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38m

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Compare ways to travel from Mons to Charleroi

Compare the available ways to get from Mons to Charleroi, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Mons to Charleroi is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mons to Charleroi costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Mons to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mons and Charleroi including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Mons to Charleroi among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1m sooner (40m by bus vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $8 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Mons to Charleroi

How to get from Mons to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

  • FlibcoFlibco
    9:15 PM0h35
    Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5)
    9:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlibcoFlibco
    9:15 PM0h35
    Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5)
    9:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlibcoFlibco
    9:15 PM0h35
    Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5)
    9:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlibcoFlibco
    3:25 AM0h35
    Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5)
    4:00 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    6:15 AM0h40
    Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5)
    6:55 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    6:30 PM0h40
    Mons, Av. Mélina Mercouri (Restaurant Quai 5)
    7:10 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mons 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 Mons to Charleroi.

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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 $10 (€8).

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

A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mons to Charleroi costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Mons to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

The distance from Mons to Charleroi is approximately 21 miles (35 km).
The average frequency per day from Mons to Charleroi is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses 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 Flibco to go to Charleroi by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, SNCB | BUS, Regional to go to Charleroi by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mons to Charleroi with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with Flibco.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regional.
Omio customers who travel from Mons to Charleroi often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Lille, Amsterdam. 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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