The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Charleroi
Cheapest price
£112
Average price
£112
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
391 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Charleroi will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £112.
Of the 1 trains that leave Basel for Charleroi every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 391 km distance in an average of 7 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 20 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 391 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£138 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £224 Average Price |
7h 57m Average total duration Fastest 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration 11h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basel to Charleroi train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Charleroi trains for today, Wednesday 4 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:06 Basel | 7h30 | 17:36 Charleroi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Charleroi
Trains from Basel to Charleroi run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 391 km distance in 7h 19m.
Distance 391 km |
Average train duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 19m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Basel to Charleroi trainsSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Basel and Charleroi from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Basel to Charleroi train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Charleroi by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charleroi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Charleroi
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de la Villette.
- La Manufacture Urbaine
- Le Pain Quotidien
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare
- Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center
- Novotel Charleroi Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-10 for local and regional trains
- Bus: TEC lines 1, 3, 4, 18
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
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