Brussels to Charleroi train with Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Charleroi

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Oct

Cheapest price on 18 Oct

£8

Average ticket price on 18 Oct

£8

Fastest journey on 18 Oct

1 h 20 m

Average journey duration on 18 Oct

1 h 20 m

Trains on 18 Oct

155

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brussels to Charleroi will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Fast trains

To travel from Brussels to Charleroi you need to make at least one change.

  • Regional6560+Intercity5733
    11:581h23
    Brussels-North
    13:21Charleroi-Sud
    £81One-way
    1 change
  • Regional6559+Intercity5732
    10:581h23
    Brussels-North
    12:21Charleroi-Sud
    £81One-way
    1 change
  • Regional6558+Intercity5731
    9:581h23
    Brussels-North
    11:21Charleroi-Sud
    £81One-way
    1 change
  • Regional6557+Intercity5730
    8:581h23
    Brussels-North
    10:21Charleroi-Sud
    £81One-way
    1 change
  • Intercity3431 · 3810
    10:181h32
    Brussels-North
    11:50Charleroi-Sud
    £81One-way
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from Brussels to Charleroi

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Trains from Brussels to Charleroi run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.

There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 48m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance
49 km
Average train duration
1h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
26
Direct trains
21
Fastest train
48m
First train
0:08
Last train
23:56
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
6 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Live departures

Brussels to Charleroi train times

The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Charleroi trains for tomorrow, Sunday 18 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
EuroCity9272+SNCB | BUS70199+Intercity124200:08 Brussels-North
5h39
5:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
EuroCity9272+SNCB | BUS70199+Intercity124200:13 Brussels-Central
5h34
5:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70199+Intercity124200:29 Brussels-Midi
5h18
5:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional1996+SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124212:35 Brussels-North
4h12
6:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
Regional1996+SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124212:39 Brussels-Central
4h08
6:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124215:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
6:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3225+SNCB | BUS70332+Intercity124405:34 Brussels-North
1h54
7:28 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
Intercity3225+SNCB | BUS70332+Intercity124405:39 Brussels-Central
1h49
7:28 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
Intercity527+SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124225:51 Brussels-North
1h56
7:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70332+Intercity124405:55 Brussels-Midi
1h33
7:28 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity527+SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124225:56 Brussels-Central
1h51
7:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124226:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
7:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3427 · 38066:18 Brussels-North
1h32
7:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3427 · 38066:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
7:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3427 · 38066:30 Brussels-Midi
1h20
7:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2106+Regional45576:32 Brussels-Midi
1h37
8:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2106+Regional45576:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
8:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2106+Regional45576:43 Brussels-North
1h26
8:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6555+Intercity57286:48 Brussels-Midi
1h33
8:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6555+Intercity57286:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
8:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
SNCB | BUS70332+Intercity124416:55 Brussels-Midi
1h33
8:28 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6555+Intercity57286:58 Brussels-North
1h23
8:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3127+SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124236:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
8:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124237:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
8:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3428 · 38077:18 Brussels-North
1h32
8:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3428 · 38077:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
8:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3428 · 38077:30 Brussels-Midi
1h20
8:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2107+Regional45587:32 Brussels-Midi
1h37
9:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2107+Regional45587:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
9:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2107+Regional45587:43 Brussels-North
1h26
9:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6556+Intercity57297:48 Brussels-Midi
1h33
9:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6556+Intercity57297:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
9:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
SNCB | BUS70332+Intercity124427:55 Brussels-Midi
1h33
9:28 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6556+Intercity57297:58 Brussels-North
1h23
9:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3128+SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124247:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
9:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124248:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
9:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3429 · 38088:18 Brussels-North
1h32
9:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3429 · 38088:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
9:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3429 · 38088:30 Brussels-Midi
1h20
9:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2108+Regional45598:32 Brussels-Midi
1h37
10:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2108+Regional45598:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
10:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2108+Regional45598:43 Brussels-North
1h26
10:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6557+Intercity57308:48 Brussels-Midi
1h33
10:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6557+Intercity57308:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
10:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
SNCB | BUS70332+Intercity124438:55 Brussels-Midi
1h33
10:28 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6557+Intercity57308:58 Brussels-North
1h23
10:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3129+SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124258:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
10:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70312+Intercity124259:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
10:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3430 · 38099:18 Brussels-North
1h32
10:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3430 · 38099:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
10:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3430 · 38099:30 Brussels-Midi
1h20
10:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2109+Regional45609:32 Brussels-Midi
1h37
11:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2109+Regional45609:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
11:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2109+Regional45609:43 Brussels-North
1h26
11:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6558+Intercity57319:48 Brussels-Midi
1h33
11:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6558+Intercity57319:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
11:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
SNCB | BUS70333+Intercity124449:55 Brussels-Midi
1h33
11:28 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6558+Intercity57319:58 Brussels-North
1h23
11:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3130+SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity124269:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
11:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1242610:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
11:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3431 · 381010:18 Brussels-North
1h32
11:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3431 · 381010:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
11:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3431 · 381010:30 Brussels-Midi
1h20
11:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2110+Regional456110:32 Brussels-Midi
1h37
12:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2110+Regional456110:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
12:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2110+Regional456110:43 Brussels-North
1h26
12:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6559+Intercity573210:48 Brussels-Midi
1h33
12:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6559+Intercity573210:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
12:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
SNCB | BUS70333+Intercity1244510:55 Brussels-Midi
1h33
12:28 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6559+Intercity573210:58 Brussels-North
1h23
12:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3131+SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1242710:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
12:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1242711:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
12:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3432 · 381111:18 Brussels-North
1h32
12:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3432 · 381111:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
12:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3432 · 381111:30 Brussels-Midi
1h20
12:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2111+Regional456211:32 Brussels-Midi
1h37
13:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2111+Regional456211:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
13:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2111+Regional456211:43 Brussels-North
1h26
13:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6560+Intercity573311:48 Brussels-Midi
1h33
13:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6560+Intercity573311:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
13:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
SNCB | BUS70333+Intercity1244611:55 Brussels-Midi
1h33
13:28 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6560+Intercity573311:58 Brussels-North
1h23
13:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3132+SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1242811:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
13:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1242812:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
13:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3433 · 381212:18 Brussels-North
1h32
13:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3433 · 381212:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
13:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3433 · 381212:30 Brussels-Midi
1h20
13:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2112+Regional456312:32 Brussels-Midi
1h37
14:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2112+Regional456312:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
14:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2112+Regional456312:43 Brussels-North
1h26
14:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6561+Intercity573412:48 Brussels-Midi
1h33
14:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6561+Intercity573412:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
14:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
SNCB | BUS70333+Intercity1244712:55 Brussels-Midi
1h33
14:28 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6561+Intercity573412:58 Brussels-North
1h23
14:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3133+SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1242912:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
14:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1242913:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
14:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3434 · 381313:18 Brussels-North
1h32
14:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3434 · 381313:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
14:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3434 · 381313:30 Brussels-Midi
1h20
14:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2113+Regional456413:32 Brussels-Midi
1h37
15:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2113+Regional456413:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
15:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2113+Regional456413:43 Brussels-North
1h26
15:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6562+Intercity573513:48 Brussels-Midi
1h33
15:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6562+Intercity573513:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
15:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
SNCB | BUS70333+Intercity1244813:55 Brussels-Midi
1h33
15:28 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6562+Intercity573513:58 Brussels-North
1h23
15:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3134+SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1243013:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
15:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1243014:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
15:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3435 · 381414:18 Brussels-North
1h32
15:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3435 · 381414:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
15:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3435 · 381414:30 Brussels-Midi
1h20
15:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2114+Regional456514:32 Brussels-Midi
1h37
16:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2114+Regional456514:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
16:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2114+Regional456514:43 Brussels-North
1h26
16:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6563+Intercity573614:48 Brussels-Midi
1h33
16:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6563+Intercity573614:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
16:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
SNCB | BUS70333+Intercity1244914:55 Brussels-Midi
1h33
16:28 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6563+Intercity573614:58 Brussels-North
1h23
16:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3135+SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1243114:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
16:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1243115:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
16:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3436 · 381515:18 Brussels-North
1h32
16:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3436 · 381515:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
16:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3436 · 381515:30 Brussels-Midi
1h20
16:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2115+Regional456615:32 Brussels-Midi
1h37
17:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2115+Regional456615:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
17:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2115+Regional456615:43 Brussels-North
1h26
17:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6564+Intercity573715:48 Brussels-Midi
1h33
17:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6564+Intercity573715:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
17:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
SNCB | BUS70333+Intercity1245015:55 Brussels-Midi
1h33
17:28 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6564+Intercity573715:58 Brussels-North
1h23
17:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3136+SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1243215:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
17:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
Intercity3437 · 381616:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
17:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2116+Regional456716:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
18:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6565+Intercity573816:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
18:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3137+SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1243316:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
18:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
Intercity3438 · 381717:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
18:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2117+Regional456817:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
19:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6566+Intercity573917:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
19:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3138+SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1243417:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
19:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
Intercity3439 · 381818:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
19:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2118+Regional456918:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
20:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6567+Intercity574018:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
20:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3139+SNCB | BUS70313+Intercity1243518:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
20:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
Intercity3440 · 381919:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
20:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2119+Regional457019:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
21:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6568+Intercity574119:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
21:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3140+SNCB | BUS70314+Intercity1243619:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
21:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
Intercity3441 · 382020:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
21:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity2120+Regional457120:37 Brussels-Central
1h32
22:09 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6569+Intercity574220:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
22:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3141+SNCB | BUS70314+Intercity1243720:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
22:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
Intercity3442 · 382121:23 Brussels-Central
1h27
22:50 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Regional6570+Intercity574321:52 Brussels-Central
1h29
23:21 Charleroi-Sud1 change
Intercity3142+SNCB | BUS70314+Intercity1243821:59 Brussels-Central
1h48
23:47 Charleroi-Sud2 changes
SNCB | BUS70314+Intercity1243822:16 Brussels-Midi
1h31
23:47 Charleroi-Sud1 change

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Why should you book Brussels to Charleroi trains with Omio?

Intercity as well as Regional or SNCB | BUS offer trains services from Brussels to Charleroi.
Omio is the only official third party seller for Intercity tickets.

Why book with Omio vs Intercity?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Intercity, but also compare tickets for the likes of Regional or SNCB | BUS to find the best option for your trip from Brussels to Charleroi.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Intercity with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Brussels to Charleroi.

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Brussels to Charleroi?

The best time to book your train from Brussels to Charleroi is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Brussels to Charleroi route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Brussels to Charleroi per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Brussels to Charleroi.

Train companies: Intercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS from Brussels to Charleroi trainsIntercity, Regional, SNCB | BUS trains will get you between Brussels and Charleroi from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
48m
Cheapest Intercity Price
£8
Intercity frequency
24 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about Intercity

Regional

About
The term \Regional\" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, \"Regionalbahn\" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regional Duration
54m
Cheapest Regional Price
£8
Regional frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type and conditions
Refund
Full refund if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

SNCB | BUS

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCB | BUS Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest SNCB | BUS Price
£8
SNCB | BUS frequency
4 a day

Complete guide to Charleroi

Things to do in Charleroi

Discover the best of Charleroi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Charleroi trip today.

  • Must visit

Musée de la Photographie

Major photography museum in a former convent, with strong permanent collections and changing exhibitions in a calm setting.

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  • Must visit

Bois du Cazier

Industrial heritage museum on a former mine site, combining exhibitions with preserved workshops and memorial spaces.

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  • Recommended

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi

Fine arts museum presenting Belgian and regional art, useful for understanding local culture through painting and sculpture.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Belgium: accommodation and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and trains are fairly reasonable for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2.50-4 for a cappuccino or similar coffee.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxi fares can be rounded up; small change is fine in cafés.

FAQs: Brussels to Charleroi train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Brussels to Charleroi can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The train journey from Brussels to Charleroi covers a distance of 49 km and takes approximately 48m. Trains run 26 per day.
The train distance from Brussels to Charleroi is 49 km.
The first train from Brussels to Charleroi leaves at 0:08.
The last train from Brussels to Charleroi departs at 23:56.
Trains from Brussels to Charleroi run approximately 26 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brussels to Charleroi.
Yes, there is a direct train between Brussels and Charleroi. The service operates 21 times per day, provided by Intercity.
There is no night train service from Brussels to Charleroi.
The train station in Brussels that goes to Charleroi is Brussels-Central, and it arrives at Charleroi-Sud.
Booking trains from Brussels to Charleroi in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Brussels to Charleroi offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Travellers can enjoy views of the Belgian countryside, with its green fields and small towns, which provide a pleasant, though not particularly dramatic, scenic experience.
Yes, you can take the train from Brussels to Charleroi.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brussels and Charleroi

Most Brussels to Charleroi trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Charleroi-Sud station pair, with some services arriving at Courcelles-Motte. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Charleroi train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Brussels
Arrival train stations in Charleroi

Which Brussels station do trains to Charleroi leave from?

Trains from Brussels to Charleroi leave from Bruxelles-Central. The station is 1 km from Brussels city centre at Carr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.
Bruxelles-CentralCarr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium+32 25282828WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre

Bus29, 63, 65, 66, 87, 89 · 5m · £3 · every ~17 min
Subway1, 5 · 1m · £3 · every ~38 min

Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services

Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: 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.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.

More about Bruxelles-Central
Bruxelles-Midi47B Avenue Fonsny, 1060 Brussels, BelgiumWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre

TrainEuroCity · 4m · £1 · every ~2 min
Ice · 14m · £1
Bus48 · 16m · £3 · every ~9 min
Bus · 20m
FlixBus N1153 · 29m · £1
Subway2, 6 · 18m · £3 · every ~38 min

Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services

Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.

More about Bruxelles-Midi
Brussels-NordRue du Progrès 76, Vooruitgangstraat 76, 1030 Schaerbeek, BelgiumWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Brussels-Nord from Brussels city centre

Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainP, S3, Ec, T, Ic, Ext, L, S1, S10, S4, S2, S8 · 4m · £1 · every ~58 min
Bus88 · 6m · £3 · every ~10 min
R24, 728, R28 · 7m · £3 · every ~10 min
Tram4, 10 · 4m · £3 · every ~34 min
10, 4 · 5m · £3 · every ~34 min

Brussels-Nord train station facilities and services

Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.

More about Brussels-Nord

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