The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Charleroi
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Charleroi will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
To travel from Rotterdam to Charleroi you need to make at least one change.
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456311:103h11Rotterdam Centraal14:21Couillet£331One-way2 changes
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45608:103h11Rotterdam Centraal11:21Couillet£331One-way2 changes
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20329:102h56Rotterdam Centraal12:06Charleroi-Sud£331One-way1 change
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20318:102h56Rotterdam Centraal11:06Charleroi-Sud£331One-way1 change
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456210:103h11Rotterdam Centraal13:21Couillet£331One-way2 changes
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453411:582h37Rotterdam Centraal14:35Charleroi-Sud£1011One-way1 change
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20329:152h51Rotterdam Centraal12:06Charleroi-Sud£351One-way2 changes
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203310:152h51Rotterdam Centraal13:06Charleroi-Sud£351One-way2 changes
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203411:152h51Rotterdam Centraal14:06Charleroi-Sud£351One-way2 changes
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20318:152h51Rotterdam Centraal11:06Charleroi-Sud£351One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Rotterdam to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £341.
Distance: 168 km
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£33 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £417 Average Price |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Rotterdam to Charleroi train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Charleroi trains for today, Tuesday 21 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9552+ 4539 | 16:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 19:35 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9552+ 4539+ 4590 | 16:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 19:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9252+ 2040+ 4569 | 17:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h11 | 20:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
9252+ 2040 | 17:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h56 | 20:06 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
1163+ 9252+ 2040 | 17:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 20:06 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
1163+ 9252+ 2040+ 4569 | 17:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h06 | 20:21 Couillet | 3 changes | |
9556+ 4540 | 17:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 20:35 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9556+ 4540+ 4591 | 17:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 20:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 22 April | |||||
9216+ 2031+ 4560 | 8:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h11 | 11:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
9216+ 2031 | 8:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h56 | 11:06 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
1127+ 9216+ 2031+ 4560 | 8:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h06 | 11:21 Couillet | 3 changes | |
1127+ 9216+ 2031 | 8:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 11:06 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9520+ 4531 | 8:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 11:35 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9520+ 4531+ 4582 | 8:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 11:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9520+ 4531+ 4161 | 8:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h16 | 11:58 Couillet | 2 changes | |
9220+ 2032 | 9:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h56 | 12:06 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9220+ 2032+ 4561 | 9:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h11 | 12:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
1131+ 9220+ 2032+ 4561 | 9:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h06 | 12:21 Couillet | 3 changes | |
1131+ 9220+ 2032 | 9:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 12:06 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9524+ 4532 | 9:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 12:35 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9524+ 4532+ 4583 | 9:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 12:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9524+ 4532+ 4162 | 9:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h16 | 12:58 Couillet | 2 changes | |
9224+ 2033+ 4562 | 10:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h11 | 13:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
9224+ 2033 | 10:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h56 | 13:06 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
1135+ 9224+ 2033 | 10:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 13:06 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
1135+ 9224+ 2033+ 4562 | 10:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h06 | 13:21 Couillet | 3 changes | |
9528+ 4533+ 4584 | 10:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 13:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9528+ 4533+ 4163 | 10:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h16 | 13:58 Couillet | 2 changes | |
9528+ 4533 | 10:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 13:35 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9228+ 2034+ 4563 | 11:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h11 | 14:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
9228+ 2034 | 11:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h56 | 14:06 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
1139+ 9228+ 2034 | 11:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 14:06 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
1139+ 9228+ 2034+ 4563 | 11:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h06 | 14:21 Couillet | 3 changes | |
9532+ 4534 | 11:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 14:35 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9532+ 4534+ 4164 | 11:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h16 | 14:58 Couillet | 2 changes | |
9532+ 4534+ 4585 | 11:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 14:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9340+ 4534 | 11:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 14:35 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9340+ 4534+ 4585 | 11:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h56 | 14:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9340+ 4534+ 4164 | 11:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h00 | 14:58 Couillet | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Charleroi
Trains from Rotterdam to Charleroi run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:37 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Regional from Rotterdam to Charleroi trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Regional trains will get you between Rotterdam and Charleroi from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rotterdam to Charleroi train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotterdam and Charleroi
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with free parking options nearby.
- Restaurant Alexander
- Brasserie Waalhaven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander
- NH Capelle
- Campanile Rotterdam Oost
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for trains to Utrecht and Rotterdam Central
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- 100 places, covered
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de la Villette.
- La Manufacture Urbaine
- Le Pain Quotidien
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare
- Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center
- Novotel Charleroi Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-10 for local and regional trains
- Bus: TEC lines 1, 3, 4, 18
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Rue de la Digue.
- Restaurant Le Pain Quotidien
- La Table de la Manufacture Urbaine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center
- Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Line M1
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