1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£47
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 59 m
Trains on 05 Sept
22
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 £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Rotterdam to Charleroi you need to make at least 2 changes.
2110 · 5731+
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2109 · 5730+
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2109 · 5730+
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3429 · 3808+
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3431 · 3810Omio 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 train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £371.
Distance: 168 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price | £371 Average Price |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Rotterdam to Charleroi:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average £30.
A train is £343 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Charleroi costing on average £371.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 10m.
Flight takes on average 8h 5m.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Charleroi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9352+ 4536 | 13:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h31 | 16:29 Marchienne-au-Pont | 1 change | |
9352+ 4536 | 13:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 16:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9240+ 2037 | 14:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h58 | 17:08 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9240+ 2037+ 4566 | 14:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h11 | 17:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
9240+ 8601+ 8756 | 14:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h35 | 17:45 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
1151+ 9240+ 2037 | 14:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 17:08 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
1151+ 9240+ 8601+ 8756 | 14:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h30 | 17:45 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
1151+ 9240+ 2037+ 4566 | 14:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h06 | 17:21 Couillet | 3 changes | |
9544+ 4537 | 14:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 17:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9544+ 4537+ 4167 | 14:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h17 | 17:59 Couillet | 2 changes | |
9544+ 4537+ 4588 | 14:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 17:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9244+ 2038 | 15:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h59 | 18:09 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9244+ 2417+ 8757 | 15:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h35 | 18:45 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9244+ 2038+ 4567 | 15:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h11 | 18:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
1155+ 9244+ 2038 | 15:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 18:09 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
1155+ 9244+ 2417+ 8757 | 15:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h30 | 18:45 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
1155+ 9244+ 2038+ 4567 | 15:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h06 | 18:21 Couillet | 3 changes | |
9548+ 4538 | 15:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 18:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9548+ 4538+ 4168 | 15:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h17 | 18:59 Couillet | 2 changes | |
9548+ 4538+ 4589 | 15:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 18:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9464+ 4538 | 15:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h31 | 18:29 Marchienne-au-Pont | 1 change | |
9364+ 4538 | 15:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 18:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9364+ 4538 | 15:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h31 | 18:29 Marchienne-au-Pont | 1 change | |
9464+ 4538 | 15:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 18:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9248+ 2039 | 16:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h59 | 19:09 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9248+ 2039+ 4568 | 16:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h11 | 19:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
1159+ 9248+ 2039 | 16:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 19:09 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
1159+ 9248+ 2039+ 4568 | 16:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h06 | 19:21 Couillet | 3 changes | |
9552+ 4539 | 16:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 19:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9552+ 4539+ 4590 | 16:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 19:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9370+ 4539 | 16:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 19:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9370+ 4539 | 16:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h31 | 19:29 Marchienne-au-Pont | 1 change | |
9252+ 2040 | 17:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h58 | 20:08 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9252+ 2040+ 4569 | 17:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h11 | 20:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
1163+ 9252+ 2040 | 17:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 20:08 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
1163+ 9252+ 2040+ 4569 | 17:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h06 | 20:21 Couillet | 3 changes | |
9556+ 4540 | 17:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 20:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9556+ 4540+ 4591 | 17:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 20:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9476+ 4540 | 17:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 20:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9376+ 4540 | 17:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 20:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9476+ 4540 | 17:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h31 | 20:29 Marchienne-au-Pont | 1 change | |
9376+ 4540 | 17:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h31 | 20:29 Marchienne-au-Pont | 1 change | |
9476+ 4540 | 17:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 20:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9376+ 4540 | 17:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 20:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9476+ 4540+ 4591 | 17:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h56 | 20:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9376+ 4540+ 4591 | 17:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h56 | 20:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9256+ 2041 | 18:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h58 | 21:08 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9256+ 2041+ 4570 | 18:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h11 | 21:21 Couillet | 2 changes | |
1167+ 9256+ 2041 | 18:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 21:08 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
1167+ 9256+ 2041+ 4570 | 18:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h06 | 21:21 Couillet | 3 changes | |
9560+ 4541 | 18:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 21:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9560+ 4541+ 4592 | 18:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 21:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9382+ 4541 | 18:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 21:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9382+ 4541 | 18:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 21:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9382+ 4541 | 18:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h31 | 21:29 Marchienne-au-Pont | 1 change | |
9382+ 4541+ 4592 | 18:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h56 | 21:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9260+ 2042 | 19:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h58 | 22:08 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9260+ 2042+ 4571 | 19:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h12 | 22:22 Couillet | 2 changes | |
1171+ 9260+ 2042 | 19:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 22:08 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
1171+ 9260+ 2042+ 4571 | 19:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h07 | 22:22 Couillet | 3 changes | |
9564+ 4542 | 19:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 22:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9564+ 2121+ 4572 | 19:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h23 | 23:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9388+ 4542 | 19:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 22:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9388+ 4542 | 19:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 22:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9388+ 4542 | 19:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h31 | 22:29 Marchienne-au-Pont | 1 change | |
9388+ 2121+ 4572 | 19:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h07 | 23:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
9264+ 2043 | 20:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h58 | 23:08 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
1175+ 9264+ 2043 | 20:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 23:08 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9568+ 4543 | 20:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 23:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9394+ 4543 | 20:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 23:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9394+ 4543 | 20:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h32 | 23:30 Marchienne-au-Pont | 1 change | |
9394+ 4543 | 20:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 23:36 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9398+ 1994 | 21:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h26 | 0:24 Marchienne-au-Pont | 1 change | |
9398+ 1994 | 21:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h32 | 0:30 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
9398+ 1994 | 21:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h32 | 0:30 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3429 · 3808+ 9512 | 6:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h08 | 9:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9512+ 70312+ 12423+ 70458 | 6:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h44 | 10:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
3429 · 3808+ 9310 | 6:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 9:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9310+ 70312+ 12423+ 70458 | 6:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h29 | 10:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2109 · 5730+ 70573+ 9212 | 7:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h35 | 10:45 Charleroi-Sud | 3 changes | |
2109 · 5730+ 1123+ 70573 | 7:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h30 | 10:45 Charleroi-Sud | 4 changes | |
3430 · 3809+ 9516 | 7:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h08 | 10:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9516+ 70312+ 12424+ 70458 | 7:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h44 | 11:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
3430 · 3809+ 9316 | 7:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h52 | 10:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9316+ 70312+ 12424+ 70458 | 7:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h28 | 11:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
2110 · 5731+ 70573+ 9216 | 8:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h35 | 11:45 Charleroi-Sud | 3 changes | |
2110 · 5731+ 1127+ 9216 | 8:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h30 | 11:45 Charleroi-Sud | 4 changes | |
3431 · 3810+ 9520 | 8:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h08 | 11:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9520+ 70313+ 12425+ 70458 | 8:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h44 | 12:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
3432 · 3811+ 9524 | 9:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h08 | 12:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9524+ 70313+ 12426+ 70458 | 9:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h44 | 13:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
3433 · 3812+ 9528 | 10:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h08 | 13:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9528+ 70313+ 12427+ 70458 | 10:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h44 | 14:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
3433 · 3812+ 9334 | 10:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h52 | 13:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9334+ 70313+ 12427+ 70458 | 10:58 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h28 | 14:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
3434 · 3813+ 9532 | 11:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h08 | 14:50 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
9532+ 70313+ 12428+ 70458 | 11:42 Rotterdam Centraal | 3h44 | 15:26 Charleroi-West | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Charleroi run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:37 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 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 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.

Most Rotterdam to Charleroi trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Charleroi-Sud station pair, with some services arriving at Courcelles-Motte. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Charleroi train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is 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.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam Alexander is 6 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Alexander 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, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Alexander, Brasserie Waalhaven
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Alexander: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander, NH Capelle, Campanile Rotterdam Oost.
Rotterdam Blaak 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, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
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.
Gare de Couillet is 2 km from Charleroi city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Couillet has practical services for this route, including Dining and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gare de Couillet.
Available at Gare de Couillet: Bike Parking.
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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