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Compare train, flight, and bus for Zurich to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $110, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$259 Average price | $218 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Zurich to Charleroi:
A bus is $129 (€106) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Charleroi costing on average $218 (€179).
A bus is $169 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Charleroi costing on average $259 (€213).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 18h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Charleroi
How to get from Zurich to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Charleroi is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM19h25Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:50 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$801One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM19h25Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:50 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX7885:15 PM1h20Zurich Airport6:35 PMBrussels Airport$3981One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 370 · ICE 12 · IC 314010:59 AM9h58Zurich HB8:57 PMCharleroi-Sud$1351One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM16h25Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)12:50 PMCharleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2)$1011One-way1 transfer
VY6249 · VY89809:20 PM12h15Zurich Airport9:35 AMBrussels Airport$1901One-way1 transfer
VY6261 · VY89842:25 PM6h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:50 PMBrussels Airport$2171One-way1 transfer
KL1701 · KL19486:30 PM13h05EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:35 AMBrussels Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Charleroi:
A bus is $129 (€106) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Charleroi costing on average $218 (€179).
A bus is $169 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Charleroi costing on average $259 (€213).
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 18h 8m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Charleroi as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2).
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Vueling to go to Charleroi by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Charleroi by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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