The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 23 trains that leave Brussels South Charleroi Airport for Brussels-Central every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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 Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 43 km
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1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4513 | 12:25 Charleroi-Sud | 0h59 | 13:24 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4013+ 2013 | 12:50 Courcelles-Motte | 1h04 | 13:54 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
2013 | 12:51 Charleroi-Sud | 1h03 | 13:54 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4584+ 2135 | 12:57 Lodelinsart | 1h26 | 14:23 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4563+ 4514 | 13:03 Lodelinsart | 1h21 | 14:24 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4034+ 4514 | 13:10 Courcelles-Motte | 1h14 | 14:24 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4514 | 13:25 Charleroi-Sud | 0h59 | 14:24 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4014+ 2014 | 13:50 Courcelles-Motte | 1h04 | 14:54 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
2014 | 13:51 Charleroi-Sud | 1h03 | 14:54 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4585+ 2136 | 13:57 Lodelinsart | 1h25 | 15:22 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4564+ 4515 | 14:03 Lodelinsart | 1h21 | 15:24 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4035+ 4515 | 14:10 Courcelles-Motte | 1h14 | 15:24 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4515 | 14:25 Charleroi-Sud | 0h59 | 15:24 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4015+ 2015 | 14:50 Courcelles-Motte | 1h02 | 15:52 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
2015 | 14:51 Charleroi-Sud | 1h01 | 15:52 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4586+ 2137 | 14:57 Lodelinsart | 1h25 | 16:22 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
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3108 | 07:02 Charleroi-Sud | 1h01 | 08:03 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4557+ 3109 | 07:03 Lodelinsart | 2h00 | 09:03 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
3829 · 3408 · 1908 | 07:10 Charleroi-Sud | 1h45 | 08:55 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
4280+ 3109 | 07:47 Courcelles-Motte | 1h16 | 09:03 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4579+ 2130 | 07:57 Lodelinsart | 1h26 | 09:23 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
3109 | 08:02 Charleroi-Sud | 1h01 | 09:03 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4558+ 3110 | 08:03 Lodelinsart | 2h00 | 10:03 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
3830 · 3409 · 1909 | 08:10 Charleroi-Sud | 1h45 | 09:55 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
4257+ 3110 | 08:11 Courcelles-Motte | 1h52 | 10:03 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4580+ 2131 | 08:57 Lodelinsart | 1h26 | 10:23 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
3110 | 09:02 Charleroi-Sud | 1h01 | 10:03 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4559+ 5710 · 2531 | 09:03 Lodelinsart | 1h49 | 10:52 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
4559+ 3111 | 09:03 Lodelinsart | 2h00 | 11:03 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
5710 · 2531 | 09:37 Charleroi-Sud | 1h15 | 10:52 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4282+ 3111 | 09:45 Courcelles-Motte | 1h18 | 11:03 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4581+ 2132 | 09:57 Lodelinsart | 1h26 | 11:23 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
3111 | 10:02 Charleroi-Sud | 1h01 | 11:03 Brussels-Central | 0 changesdirect | |
4560+ 3112 | 10:03 Lodelinsart | 2h00 | 12:03 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4560+ 5711 · 2532 | 10:03 Lodelinsart | 1h49 | 11:52 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
4259+ 3112 | 10:11 Courcelles-Motte | 1h52 | 12:03 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4259+ 5711 · 2532 | 10:11 Courcelles-Motte | 1h41 | 11:52 Brussels-Central | 2 changes | |
5711 · 2532 | 10:37 Charleroi-Sud | 1h15 | 11:52 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
4582+ 2133 | 10:57 Lodelinsart | 1h26 | 12:23 Brussels-Central | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central
Trains from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 59m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 21:37 |
Train companies: Regional, PKP Intercity from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central trainsRegional, PKP Intercity trains will get you between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Brussels-Central from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Brussels-Central 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 Brussels-Central, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Brussels-Central
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
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