How to travel from Schaerbeek to Charleroi

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

The cheapest way to travel from Schaerbeek to Charleroi is a train with an average price of €10.

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

A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Schaerbeek to Charleroi costing on average €20.

The fastest way to travel from Schaerbeek to Charleroi is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 43m.

The distance from Schaerbeek to Charleroi is approximately 31 miles (51 km).

The average frequency per day from Schaerbeek to Charleroi is:

• Around 27 trains per day.
• Around 26 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schaerbeek 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 Schaerbeek to Charleroi:

• Trains mostly depart from Brussels-North and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
• Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 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 Schaerbeek to Charleroi, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flibco, FlixBus to go to Charleroi by bus.
• Travel with Intercity, Regional to go to Charleroi by train.

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

• 26 direct buses per day with Flibco, FlixBus.
• 10 direct trains per day with Intercity.

Omio customers who travel from Schaerbeek 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.