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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Charleroi
Cheapest price
£146
Average price
£146
Fastest journey
7 h 17 m
Average duration
7 h 17 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 £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £146.
To travel from Basel to Charleroi you need to make at least 2 changes.
ICE 200 · ICE 314 · IC 45369:167h17Basel SBB16:33Charleroi-Sud£1461One-way2 changes
- ICE 200 · ICE 314 · IC 45369:167h17Basel SBB16:33Charleroi-Sud£1461One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £71.
Distance: 391 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£151 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £191 Average Price |
7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration 7h 53m 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 tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 200 · ICE 314 · IC 4536 | On time 9:16 Basel SBB | 7h17 | 16:33 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Charleroi
Switzerland
Belgium
Trains from Basel to Charleroi run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £75 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 391 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 391 km |
Average train duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £75 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 21:19 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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 £35. 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
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
AccessibilityWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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
DiningAccessibilityBike ParkingWifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Rue de la Digue.
- Restaurant Le Pain Quotidien
- La Table de la Manufacture Urbaine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center
- Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Line M1
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