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Museum voor Schone Kunsten
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 9 m
Trains on 05 Sept
78
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charleroi to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charleroi to Ghent will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
To travel from Charleroi to Ghent you need to make at least 2 changes.
3830 · 3409 · 2832
3829 · 3408 · 2831
3832 · 3411 · 2834
3831 · 3410 · 2833
3834 · 3413 · 2836
3830 · 3409 · 2832
3829 · 3408 · 2831
3832 · 3411 · 2834
3831 · 3410 · 2833
3834 · 3413 · 2836Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, while a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 88 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Ghent:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Charleroi to Ghent costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.01. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Charleroi to Ghent trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4592+ 2021 · 544 | 21:38 Couillet | 1h57 | 23:35 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
2021 · 544 | 21:53 Charleroi-Sud | 1h42 | 23:35 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
4571+ 4522 · 2845 | 22:06 Charleroi-West | 2h13 | 0:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
4571+ 2422 · 527 | 22:22 Couillet | 8h09 | 6:31 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
4522 · 2845 | 22:25 Charleroi-Sud | 1h54 | 0:19 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
4593+ 12400+ 70310+ 527 | 22:38 Couillet | 7h53 | 6:31 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
5722 · 545 | 22:39 Charleroi-Sud | 2h20 | 0:59 Ghent St Pieters | 1 change | |
4572+ 12400+ 70310+ 527 | 23:06 Charleroi-West | 7h25 | 6:31 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
3827 · 3406 · 2829 | 6:09 Charleroi-Sud | 2h10 | 8:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70570+ 5706 · 1529 | 6:14 Charleroi-Sud | 2h42 | 8:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70457+ 4577+ 2528 · 2830 | 6:26 Charleroi-West | 2h53 | 9:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
70457+ 5707 · 1530 | 6:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 9:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
3828 · 3407 · 2830 | 7:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 9:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12458+ 70330+ 18200 | 7:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h14 | 9:39 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70457+ 5708+ 18231 | 7:26 Charleroi-West | 3h25 | 10:51 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70455+ 3806 · 2832 | 7:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 11:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70455+ 12404+ 70310+ 2831 | 7:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 10:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3829 · 3408 · 2831 | 8:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 10:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12459+ 70330+ 18231 | 8:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h26 | 10:51 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70457+ 5709 · 1532 | 8:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 11:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70455+ 3807 · 2833 | 8:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 12:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70455+ 12405+ 70310+ 2832 | 8:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 11:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3830 · 3409 · 2832 | 9:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 11:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12460+ 70330+ 1532 | 9:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 11:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70458+ 5710 · 1533 | 9:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 12:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70455+ 3808 · 2834 | 9:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 13:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70455+ 12406+ 70311+ 2833 | 9:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 12:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3831 · 3410 · 2833 | 10:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 12:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12461+ 70331+ 1533 | 10:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 12:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70458+ 5711 · 1534 | 10:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 13:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70455+ 3809 · 2835 | 10:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 14:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70455+ 12407+ 70311+ 2834 | 10:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 13:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3832 · 3411 · 2834 | 11:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 13:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12462+ 70331+ 1534 | 11:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 13:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70458+ 5712 · 1535 | 11:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 14:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 12408+ 70311+ 2835 | 11:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 14:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
70456+ 3810 · 2836 | 11:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 15:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
3833 · 3412 · 2835 | 12:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 14:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12463+ 70331+ 1535 | 12:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 14:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70458+ 5713 · 1536 | 12:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 15:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 3811 · 2837 | 12:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 16:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 12409+ 70311+ 2836 | 12:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 15:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3834 · 3413 · 2836 | 13:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 15:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12464+ 70331+ 1536 | 13:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 15:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70458+ 5714 · 1537 | 13:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 16:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 3812 · 2838 | 13:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 17:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 12410+ 70311+ 2837 | 13:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 16:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3835 · 3414 · 2837 | 14:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 16:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12465+ 70331+ 18246 | 14:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h13 | 16:38 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70458+ 5715 · 1538 | 14:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 17:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 3813 · 2839 | 14:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 18:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 12411+ 70311+ 2838 | 14:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 17:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3836 · 3415 · 2838 | 15:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 17:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12466+ 70331+ 1538 | 15:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 17:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70458+ 5716 · 1539 | 15:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 18:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 3814 · 2840 | 15:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 19:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 12412+ 70311+ 2839 | 15:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 18:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3837 · 3416 · 2839 | 16:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 18:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12467+ 70331+ 1539 | 16:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 18:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70458+ 5717 · 1540 | 16:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 19:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 12413+ 70311+ 2840 | 16:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 19:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
70456+ 3815 · 2841 | 16:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 20:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
3838 · 3417 · 2840 | 17:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 19:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12468+ 70331+ 1540 | 17:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 19:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70458+ 5718 · 1541 | 17:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 20:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 3816 · 2842 | 17:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 21:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 12414+ 70311+ 2841 | 17:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 20:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3839 · 3418 · 2841 | 18:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 20:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12469+ 70331+ 1541 | 18:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 20:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70458+ 5719 · 1542 | 18:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 21:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 3817 · 2843 | 18:33 Charleroi-West | 3h46 | 22:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 12415+ 70311+ 2842 | 18:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 21:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3840 · 3419 · 2842 | 19:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 21:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12470+ 70331+ 1542 | 19:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 21:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70459+ 5720 · 1543 | 19:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 22:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 12416+ 70312+ 2843 | 19:33 Charleroi-West | 2h46 | 22:19 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3841 · 3420 · 2843 | 20:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h09 | 22:19 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12471+ 70332+ 1543 | 20:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 22:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70459+ 5721 · 1544 | 20:26 Charleroi-West | 3h30 | 23:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70456+ 12417+ 70312+ 544 | 20:33 Charleroi-West | 2h58 | 23:31 Ghent St Pieters | 3 changes | |
3842 · 3421 · 544 | 21:10 Charleroi-Sud | 2h21 | 23:31 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
12472+ 70332+ 1544 | 21:25 Charleroi-Sud | 2h31 | 23:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
70459+ 5722 · 545 | 21:26 Charleroi-West | 3h33 | 0:59 Ghent St Pieters | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Charleroi to Ghent run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Ghent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ghent trip today.
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A strong choice for Flemish painting and changing exhibitions.
Bold contemporary art museum facing the citadel park. Visit for Belgian and international modern art, installations and temporary shows.
City museum in a former abbey site, explaining Ghent’s development through objects, stories and a memorable model of the city centre.
Historic quay lined with guild houses and waterside terraces. One of Ghent’s signature walks for architecture, photos and boat-trip departures.
Atmospheric counterpart to the Graslei on the opposite bank. Ideal for strolling, riverside views and seeing the medieval core from street level.
Large urban park with lawns, paths and museum access nearby. A pleasant break from the old centre and a good base for art-focused visits.
A creamy mashed potato dish mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks or spinach, often served as hearty Flemish comfort food in winter.
Ghent waterzooi is a rich, creamy stew traditionally made with chicken, vegetables and broth. It is a classic signature dish strongly linked to the city.
A traditional Ghent sweet made from raspberry jelly coated in sugar. It is one of the city’s most recognisable confectionery specialities.
Refined restaurant in a former Carmelite chapel, known for polished seasonal Belgian cooking and an elegant dining room.
Casual spot popular for quality Belgian chips with classic sauces and snacks, ideal for a quick local bite in the city centre.
Historic, lively brasserie serving classic Ghent and Belgian dishes with local beers in a traditional setting near the centre.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller Flemish towns, but public transport and casual meals stay manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafés if you wish.
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Gent-Sint-Pieters -> Korenmarkt, Ghent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charleroi to Ghent 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 Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Charleroi to Ghent trains use the Charleroi-Sud to Gent St Pieters station pair, with some services arriving at Gent-Dampoort. Use this guide to compare Charleroi and Ghent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Charleroi-Sud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Manufacture Urbaine, Le Pain Quotidien
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Charleroi-Sud. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Charleroi-Sud. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charleroi-Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Charleroi-Sud: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charleroi-Sud: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare, Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center, Novotel Charleroi Centre.
Lodelinsart is 2 km from Charleroi city centre. Public transport options include:
Lodelinsart has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Lodelinsart.
Available at Lodelinsart: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lodelinsart.
Charleroi-Ouest has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Pain Quotidien, La Table de la Manufacture Urbaine
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Charleroi-Ouest. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Charleroi-Ouest. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charleroi-Ouest: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Charleroi-Ouest: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charleroi-Ouest: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center, Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort 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, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Gentbrugge is 3 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gentbrugge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gentbrugge.
ATMs are available at Gentbrugge.
Available at Gentbrugge: Parking, WC.
Available at Gentbrugge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gentbrugge.
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