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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Charleroi

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $22.

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $20.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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$24

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$18

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$13

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1h 32m

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1h 2m

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30m

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1h 47m

Average total duration

1h 17m

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54m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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$23

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$20

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$13

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 33m

Average total duration

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1h 3m

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30m

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1h 51m

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1h 21m

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54m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

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Flibco

Most popular bus company

Intercity

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Your own car or car rental

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Charleroi is a train with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Charleroi costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Charleroi is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zaventem and Charleroi including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Zaventem to Charleroi among Omio's users.
The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Charleroi is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Charleroi costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Charleroi is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zaventem and Charleroi including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Zaventem to Charleroi among Omio's users.

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from Zaventem to Charleroi

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

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

  • Regional3260+Intercity5733
    11:50 AM1h31
    Zaventem station
    1:21 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Regional3260+Intercity5733
    11:50 AM1h31
    Zaventem station
    1:21 PMCharleroi-Sud
    $171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlibcoFlibco
    8:05 PM0h50
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    8:55 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Regional3257+Intercity5730
    8:50 AM1h31
    Zaventem station
    10:21 AMCharleroi-Sud
    $171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Regional3679+Intercity4529
    8:05 AM1h31
    Zaventem station
    9:36 AMCharleroi-Sud
    $171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Regional3680+Intercity4530
    9:05 AM1h31
    Zaventem station
    10:36 AMCharleroi-Sud
    $171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlibcoFlibco
    9:55 PM0h55
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    10:50 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    6:05 PM1h05
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    7:10 PMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlibcoFlibco
    5:40 AM0h50
    Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
    6:30 AMCharleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zaventem 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 Zaventem to Charleroi.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zaventem and Charleroi including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zaventem to Charleroi is a train with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaventem to Charleroi costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Zaventem to Charleroi is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 17m.

The distance from Zaventem to Charleroi is approximately 32 miles (53 km).
The average frequency per day from Zaventem to Charleroi is:
  • Around 32 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem 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 Zaventem to Charleroi:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) 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 Zaventem to Charleroi, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, SNCB to go to Charleroi by train.
  • Travel with Flibco, flibco, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Charleroi by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zaventem to Charleroi with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Regional.
  • 14 direct buses per day with Flibco, flibco, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Zaventem 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.
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