How to travel from Rotterdam to Charleroi

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 train with an average price of zł140.

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

A train is zł15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average zł155.

A train is zł1757 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average zł1897.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

Flight takes on average 10h 5m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Charleroi is approximately 104 miles (168 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Charleroi is:

• Around 28 trains per day.
• Around 2 flights per day.
• Around 1 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, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2).

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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Charleroi by bus.
• Travel with Intercity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Regional, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Charleroi by train.

Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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.