The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ghent to Charleroi
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ghent to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Charleroi will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 13 buses that leave Ghent for Charleroi every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Compare coach and train for Ghent to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 88 km
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£20 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ghent to Charleroi bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Charleroi coaches for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Flibco | 16:55 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 18:25 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 18:10 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 19:30 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 1 March | |||||
Flibco | 01:40 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 03:00 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 02:55 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 04:20 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 04:25 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 05:50 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 05:55 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h40 | 07:35 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 07:25 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h40 | 09:05 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 08:25 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 09:55 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 10:25 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 11:50 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 12:40 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 14:05 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 14:10 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 15:40 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 15:25 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h35 | 17:00 Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for flibco, but also compare tickets for the likes of Infobus or Flibco to find the best option for your trip from Ghent to Charleroi.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ghent to Charleroi
Buses from Ghent to Charleroi run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £11 by train.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 88 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: flibco, Infobus, Flibco, BlaBlaCar from Ghent to CharleroiYou can travel by bus between Ghent to Charleroi with flibco, Infobus, Flibco, BlaBlaCar for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ghent to Charleroi coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Charleroi by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charleroi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Flibco
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Flibco
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Flibco
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Flibco
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Flibco
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- must be placed on the floor during the journey.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ghent and Charleroi
- Bus: 5, 8, 9 Train: S51
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