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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 prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$49 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Charleroi:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $533 (€438) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average $578 (€475).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Flight takes on average 7h 48m.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Charleroi is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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33296:42 AM2h46Rotterdam Centraal9:28 AMCharleroi-Sud$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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33296:42 AM2h46Rotterdam Centraal9:28 AMCharleroi-Sud$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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33307:58 AM2h30Rotterdam Centraal10:28 AMCharleroi-Sud$771One-way1 transfer
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33383:42 PM2h46Rotterdam Centraal6:28 PMCharleroi-Sud$381One-way1 transfer
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33307:42 AM2h46Rotterdam Centraal10:28 AMCharleroi-Sud$381One-way1 transfer
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45806:42 AM3h12Rotterdam Centraal9:54 AMCharleroi-West$381One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 PM4h50Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)5:10 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM4h15Rotterdam, Zuidplein5:10 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$611One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Charleroi:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $533 (€438) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average $578 (€475).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Flight takes on average 7h 48m.
- Around 26 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.
- 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 Namur, Rue du Premier Lanciers (Hotel ibis Namur Centre).
- Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Regional, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Charleroi by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Charleroi by bus.
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