How to travel from Rotterdam to Charleroi

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Charleroi

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $490.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $42 (€35).

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

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average $70 (€59).

A bus is $448 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average $490 (€410).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 9m.

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rotterdam and Charleroi including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rotterdam to Charleroi among Omio's users.

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from Rotterdam to Charleroi

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

Our recommendation

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

  • EuroCity9212+Intercity3430 · 3809+NS International | IC Brussel1123
    7:15 AM3h35
    Rotterdam Centraal
    10:50 AMCharleroi-Sud
    $271One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • EuroCity9212+Intercity3430 · 3809+NS International | IC Brussel1123
    7:15 AM3h35
    Rotterdam Centraal
    10:50 AMCharleroi-Sud
    $271One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity3432 · 3811+Eurostar9328
    9:58 AM2h52
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:50 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • NS International | IC Brussel1123+EuroCity9212+Intercity2109+Regional4560
    7:15 AM3h50
    Rotterdam Centraal
    11:05 AMCharleroi-West
    $271One-way
    3 transfers
  • EuroCity9232+Intercity3435 · 3814
    12:10 PM3h40
    Rotterdam Centraal
    3:50 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $281One-way
    2 transfers
  • EuroCity9232+Intercity2114+Regional4565
    12:10 PM3h55
    Rotterdam Centraal
    4:05 PMCharleroi-West
    $281One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 AM8h55
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    5:00 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)
    $521One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Charleroi.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Charleroi including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $42 (€35).

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

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average $70 (€59).

A bus is $448 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average $490 (€410).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 9m.

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Charleroi is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Charleroi is:
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Charleroi:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 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 Rotterdam to Charleroi, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Regional, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, SNCB | BUS to go to Charleroi by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Charleroi by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Charleroi by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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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