- Must visit
Musée de la Photographie
Major photography museum in a former convent, with strong permanent collections and changing exhibitions in a calm setting.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£11
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£17
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
1 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
1 h 34 m
Trains on 20 Oct
91
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 £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
To travel from Ghent to Charleroi you need to make at least one change.
407 · 2108+
4559
2805 · 3428 · 907+
4158
7007 · 2029+
4580
2805 · 3428 · 907+
4579
406 · 2107+
4558
7007 · 2029
7006 · 2028
1521 · 4543
508 · 2031
509 · 2032Trains from Ghent to Charleroi run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. 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 16m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 1:10 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Charleroi trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
404 · 2105+ 4556 | 4:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 7:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
504 · 2027 | 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 1h41 | 7:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
504 · 2027+ 4556 | 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 1h57 | 7:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
504 · 2027+ 7753 | 5:24 Ghent St Pieters | 1h51 | 7:15 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
704 · 906+ 4157 | 5:36 Ghent St Pieters | 2h23 | 7:59 Couillet | 2 changes | |
704 · 906 | 5:36 Ghent St Pieters | 2h11 | 7:47 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
704 · 906+ 4578 | 5:36 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 7:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2804 · 3427 · 906 | 5:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 7:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2804 · 3427 · 906+ 4578 | 5:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 7:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2804 · 3427 · 906+ 4157 | 5:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 7:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
405 · 2106+ 4557 | 5:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 8:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
7006 · 2028+ 4557 | 6:36 Ghent St Pieters | 1h45 | 8:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
7006 · 2028 | 6:36 Ghent St Pieters | 1h29 | 8:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
7006 · 2028+ 4579 | 6:36 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 8:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2805 · 3428 · 907+ 4158 | 6:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 8:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
2805 · 3428 · 907+ 4579 | 6:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 8:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2805 · 3428 · 907 | 6:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 8:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
406 · 2107+ 4558 | 6:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 9:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
7007 · 2029+ 4580 | 7:38 Ghent St Pieters | 2h16 | 9:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
7007 · 2029+ 4558 | 7:38 Ghent St Pieters | 1h43 | 9:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
7007 · 2029 | 7:38 Ghent St Pieters | 1h27 | 9:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2806 · 3429 · 908+ 4580 | 7:43 Ghent St Pieters | 2h11 | 9:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2806 · 3429 · 19909 | 7:43 Ghent St Pieters | 2h04 | 9:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2806 · 3429 · 908+ 4159 | 7:43 Ghent St Pieters | 2h16 | 9:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
407 · 2108+ 4559 | 7:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 10:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
507 · 2030 | 8:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h40 | 10:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
507 · 2030+ 4559 | 8:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h56 | 10:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
507 · 2030+ 4581 | 8:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h29 | 10:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2807 · 3430 · 19915 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 10:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2807 · 3430 · 909+ 4581 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 10:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2807 · 3430 · 909+ 4160 | 8:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 10:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
408 · 2109+ 4560 | 8:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 11:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
508 · 2031+ 4560 | 9:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h56 | 11:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
508 · 2031 | 9:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h40 | 11:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
508 · 2031+ 4582 | 9:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h29 | 11:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2808 · 3431 · 910+ 4161 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 11:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
2808 · 3431 · 19919 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 11:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2808 · 3431 · 910+ 4582 | 9:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 11:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
409 · 2110+ 4561 | 9:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 12:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
509 · 2032 | 10:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h40 | 12:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
509 · 2032+ 4561 | 10:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h56 | 12:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
509 · 2032+ 4583 | 10:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h29 | 12:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2809 · 3432 · 911 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 12:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2809 · 3432 · 911+ 4583 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 12:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2809 · 3432 · 911+ 4162 | 10:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 12:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
410 · 2111+ 4562 | 10:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 13:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
510 · 2033 | 11:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h40 | 13:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
510 · 2033+ 4562 | 11:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h56 | 13:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
510 · 2033+ 4584 | 11:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h29 | 13:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2810 · 3433 · 912+ 4584 | 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 13:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2810 · 3433 · 912+ 4163 | 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 13:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
2810 · 3433 · 19927 | 11:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 13:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
411 · 2112+ 4563 | 11:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 14:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
511 · 2034 | 12:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h40 | 14:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
511 · 2034+ 4563 | 12:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h56 | 14:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
511 · 2034+ 4585 | 12:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h29 | 14:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2811 · 3434 · 19933 | 12:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 14:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2811 · 3434 · 913+ 4585 | 12:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 14:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2811 · 3434 · 913+ 4164 | 12:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 14:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
2811 · 3434 · 19933+ 4585 | 12:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 14:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2811 · 3434 · 19933+ 4164 | 12:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 14:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
412 · 2113+ 4564 | 12:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 15:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
512 · 2035 | 13:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h40 | 15:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
512 · 2035+ 4564 | 13:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h56 | 15:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
512 · 2035+ 4586 | 13:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h29 | 15:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2812 · 3435 · 914 | 13:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 15:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2812 · 3435 · 914+ 4586 | 13:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 15:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2812 · 3435 · 914+ 4165 | 13:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 15:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
413 · 2114+ 4565 | 13:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 16:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
513 · 2036 | 14:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h40 | 16:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
513 · 2036+ 4565 | 14:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h56 | 16:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
513 · 2415+ 4166 | 14:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 16:45 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2813 · 3436 · 19941 | 14:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 16:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2813 · 3436 · 915+ 4166 | 14:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 16:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
2813 · 3436 · 915+ 4587 | 14:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h13 | 16:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
414 · 2115+ 4566 | 14:56 Ghent St Pieters | 2h09 | 17:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
514 · 2037 | 15:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h40 | 17:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
514 · 8601+ 8756 | 15:25 Ghent St Pieters | 2h20 | 17:45 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
514 · 2037+ 4566 | 15:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h56 | 17:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
415 · 3437 · 19945 | 15:55 Ghent St Pieters | 1h52 | 17:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
415 · 3437 · 916+ 4588 | 15:55 Ghent St Pieters | 1h59 | 17:54 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
415 · 3437 · 916+ 4167 | 15:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h04 | 17:59 Couillet | 3 changes | |
415 · 8602+ 4567 | 15:55 Ghent St Pieters | 2h10 | 18:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
1515 · 8722 | 16:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h56 | 17:56 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
519 · 2042 | 20:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h40 | 22:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
519 · 2042+ 4571 | 20:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h56 | 22:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
2819 · 3442 · 921 | 20:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h06 | 22:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2819 · 2121+ 4572 | 20:41 Ghent St Pieters | 2h24 | 23:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
1520 · 5743 | 21:00 Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 23:18 Charleroi-West | 1 change | |
520 · 2043 | 21:25 Ghent St Pieters | 1h45 | 23:10 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
1521 · 4543 | 22:00 Ghent St Pieters | 1h32 | 23:32 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
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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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The most popular day trips by train from Charleroi are Brussels, Namur, Mons, Liège and Ghent. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Charleroi on Omio.

Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 49m.

Namur, capital of Wallonia, is known for its Citadel above the meeting of the Meuse and Sambre. Its old town, riverside setting and French-speaking character give it a calm, historic feel.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 30m.

Mons is known for its Grand-Place, UNESCO-listed belfry and the annual Ducasse festival. Medieval streets, museums and student energy give the city a cultured but relaxed feel.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 30m.

Liège is a lively Walloon city on the Meuse, known for its industrial heritage and strong food culture. Historic streets, busy markets and the Montagne de Bueren give it an energetic, down-to-earth character.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 1h 16m.

Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 17m.
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 Lodelinsart. 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.
Merelbeke is 4 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Merelbeke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Merelbeke.
Available at Merelbeke: Parking.
Available at Merelbeke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Merelbeke.
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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