1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 9 m
Trains on 05 Sept
34
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Charleroi will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
To travel from Ghent to Charleroi you need to make at least 2 changes.
2809 · 3432 · 3811
2810 · 3433 · 3812
2807 · 3430 · 3809
2808 · 3431 · 3810
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2810 · 3433 · 3812
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2806 · 3429 · 3808Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. 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 £20, while a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 88 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m 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 Ghent to Charleroi:
A train is £0.92 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ghent to Charleroi costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.18. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 22m 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 Ghent to Charleroi trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
504 · 3427 · 3806 | 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 2h26 | 7:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
504 · 3830+ 4580 | 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 4h02 | 9:26 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
504+ 3126+ 12421+ 4579 | 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 3h02 | 8:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
1505 · 5728+ 70455 | 6:03 Ghent St Pieters | 3h30 | 9:33 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
1505 · 12441+ 70332 | 6:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 8:30 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
505 · 3428 · 3807 | 6:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h25 | 8:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
505 · 12422+ 70312 · 70458 | 6:25 Ghent St Pieters | 3h01 | 9:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
1506 · 5729+ 70455 | 7:03 Ghent St Pieters | 3h30 | 10:33 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
1506 · 12442+ 70332 | 7:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 9:30 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2806 · 3429 · 3808 | 7:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h09 | 9:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2806 · 3832+ 70458 | 7:41 Ghent St Pieters | 3h45 | 11:26 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2806 · 12423+ 70312 · 70458 | 7:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 10:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
1507 · 5730+ 70456 | 8:03 Ghent St Pieters | 3h30 | 11:33 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
1507 · 12443+ 70332 | 8:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 10:30 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
507 · 2109 · 5730+ 70573 | 8:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 10:45 Charleroi-Sud | 3 changes | |
2807 · 3430 · 3809 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h09 | 10:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2807 · 3833+ 70458 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 3h45 | 12:26 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2807 · 12424+ 70458 · 70312 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 11:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
1508 · 5731+ 70456 | 9:03 Ghent St Pieters | 3h30 | 12:33 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
1508 · 12444+ 70333 | 9:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 11:30 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
508 · 2110 · 5731+ 70573 | 9:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 11:45 Charleroi-Sud | 3 changes | |
2808 · 3431 · 3810 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h09 | 11:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2808+ 70313+ 12425+ 70458 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 12:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2808 · 3834+ 70458 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 3h45 | 13:26 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
1509 · 12445+ 70333 | 10:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 12:30 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
1509 · 5732+ 70456 | 10:03 Ghent St Pieters | 3h30 | 13:33 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2809 · 3432 · 3811 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h09 | 12:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2809 · 3835+ 70458 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 3h45 | 14:26 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2809 · 12426+ 70313 · 70458 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 13:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
1510 · 12446+ 70333 | 11:03 Ghent St Pieters | 2h27 | 13:30 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
1510 · 5733+ 70456 | 11:03 Ghent St Pieters | 3h30 | 14:33 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2810 · 3433 · 3812 | 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h09 | 13:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2810 · 12427+ 70313 · 70458 | 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h45 | 14:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2810 · 3836+ 70458 | 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 3h45 | 15:26 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Ghent to Charleroi run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:10, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 1:10 |
Last train 23:48 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Discover the best of Charleroi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Charleroi trip today.
Major photography museum in a former convent, with strong permanent collections and changing exhibitions in a calm setting.
Industrial heritage museum on a former mine site, combining exhibitions with preserved workshops and memorial spaces.
Fine arts museum presenting Belgian and regional art, useful for understanding local culture through painting and sculpture.
Central square framed by the city hall, basilica and cafés, making it a practical starting point for exploring upper Charleroi.
Recently revived creative district with street art, cultural venues and a distinctly local atmosphere near the station side.
Popular urban route linking districts with murals, reused industrial spaces and waterside views of the changing city.
A rustic Walloon pie of yeasted dough filled with local soft cheese and eggs, baked for fêtes and family meals across the Charleroi area.
Slow-cooked beef in dark Belgian beer with onions and mustard. A beloved bistro classic in Wallonia, usually served with chips.
Belgium’s famous twice-fried chips, crisp outside and soft within. In Charleroi they are a staple snack from local friteries.
Refined French-Belgian dining in an elegant setting, known for careful seasonal cooking and polished service.
Well-known brasserie style venue for Belgian classics, grills and seafood, with a lively and traditional atmosphere.
Classic fritkot for Belgian chips and quick local snacks. Ideal for an informal taste of everyday Charleroi eating.
Moderate for Belgium: accommodation and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and trains are fairly reasonable for visitors.
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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent 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.

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