Brussels to Charleroi train

Q: How long does it take from Brussels to Charleroi by train?

The Brussels to Charleroi train duration is on average 50 min , which is to be expected when travelling 30 miles between Brussels and Charleroi. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays.

Q: When does the first train depart from Brussels to Charleroi? When does the last train depart from Brussels to Charleroi?

The first Brussels to Charleroi train departs at 05: 15 and the last train from Brussels to Charleroi leaves at 21: 56 . Check out the most up-to-date Brussels to Charleroi train timetable on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

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Cheap train tickets from Brussels to Charleroi

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Cheapest

£11

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£11

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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08:45Brussels-Midi0h51 09:36Charleroi Sud

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10:45Brussels-Midi0h51 11:36Charleroi Sud

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08:15Brussels-Midi0h51 09:06Charleroi Sud

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09:15Brussels-Midi0h51 10:06Charleroi Sud

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Train schedule Brussels to Charleroi

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Fastest train times from Brussels to Charleroi

Showing times and prices for 11 Aug

Fastest Journey

51 m

Average

51 m

Trains per day

Distance

49 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Brussels for Charleroi every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:45Brussels-Midi0h51 09:36Charleroi Sud

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£111One-way

Fastest

10:45Brussels-Midi0h51 11:36Charleroi Sud

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£111One-way

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08:15Brussels-Midi0h51 09:06Charleroi Sud

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£111One-way

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09:15Brussels-Midi0h51 10:06Charleroi Sud

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£111One-way

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09:45Brussels-Midi0h51 10:36Charleroi Sud

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£111One-way

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Overview: Train from Brussels to Charleroi

	Distance	30 miles
	Average train duration	50 min
	Average train ticket price	£11 (€12)
	Train frequency	32 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 31 direct trains a day
	Train companies	SNCB or SNCB \| IC

Trains from Brussels to Charleroi cover the 30 miles long trip taking on average 50 min with our travel partners like SNCB or SNCB | IC. Normally, there are 32 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £11, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £11. Travellers depart most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and arrive in Charleroi-Sud.

Train companies: SNCB trains Brussels to Charleroi

You can travel by train to Charleroi from Brussels with SNCB for as low as £11. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

SNCB

SNCB is Belgium's main train company and offers First class or Second class tickets for your train to Charleroi from Brussels.

Looking for trains between Brussels and Charleroi? SNCB is one of the best companies to travel with on the 30 miles (49 km) journey to Charleroi from Brussels. As an official travel partner of SNCB, Omio quickly shows you the latest SNCB train timetables, tickets and offers (such as luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Brussels to Charleroi routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable SNCB train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains to Charleroi from Brussels, you can quickly see if the SNCB ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Brussels - Charleroi train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with SNCB!

Train information from Brussels to Charleroi with SNCB:

Average Duration: 59 min
SNCB frequency: 33 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Brussels to Charleroi

Travel by train to Charleroi easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Charleroi.

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find a cheap train from Brussels to Charleroi for as little as £11 in the next 7 days.

If you’re looking to purchase your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Brussels to Charleroi train price to come in at an average of £11 one way.

When travelling this route you should expect the distance from Brussels to Charleroi via train to be approximately 30 miles.

The Brussels to Charleroi train duration is on average 50 min, which is to be expected when travelling 30 miles between Brussels and Charleroi. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays.

When departing from Brussels, you have various train station options to start your route from including Bruxelles-Midi, Bruxelles-Central and Brussels-Nord. When arriving in Charleroi, you can end your route in train stations like Charleroi-Sud, Charleroi-Ouest and Charleroi, Marchienne-Au-Pont Est.

Omio customers book a train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Sud most frequently for this route.

Passengers board their train most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and travel around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city centre to this train station.

Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Charleroi-Sud and need to travel approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) from the train station to the city centre in Charleroi.

For the trip from Brussels to Charleroi you can take a train with SNCB or SNCB | IC. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Brussels to Charleroi on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Yes, there are 31 direct trains per day from Brussels to Charleroi. You can look to travel with SNCB | IC without needing to change in between. Taking a direct train tends to save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking a ticket for this trip.

The average number of trains departing Brussels for Charleroi is 32 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

The first Brussels to Charleroi train departs at 05: 15 and the last train from Brussels to Charleroi leaves at 21: 56. Check out the most up-to-date Brussels to Charleroi train timetable on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train companies offering this journey and save money. If you buy train tickets from Brussels to Charleroi within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average £11 one way. To find the best prices for this trip, consider booking your train ticket from Brussels to Charleroi a few months in advance.