Tournai to Charleroi train with Intercity

Fri 18 Sept
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tournai to Charleroi

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£15

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£15

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 3 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 4 m

Trains on 18 Sept

55

Distance

78 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tournai to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tournai to Charleroi will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 55 trains from Tournai to Charleroi, including 17 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Intercity19915
    9:441h04
    Tournai station
    10:48Charleroi-Sud
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity906
    6:441h04
    Tournai station
    7:48Charleroi-Sud
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity19945
    16:441h04
    Tournai station
    17:48Charleroi-Sud
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity914
    14:441h04
    Tournai station
    15:48Charleroi-Sud
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • Intercity1913 · 2415+Regional4166
    13:453h00
    Tournai station
    16:45Charleroi-West
    £151One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train for Tournai to Charleroi

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tournai to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. 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 £15, while a train costs an average of £15.

Distance: 78 km

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Driving

£15

Average Price

Cheapest

£14

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 9m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Tournai to Charleroi is a train with an average price of £15.
The fastest way to travel from Tournai to Charleroi is by coach with an average journey time of 39m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 14m.

Yes, you can take a train between Tournai and Charleroi.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.50. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 9m 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.

Live departures

Tournai to Charleroi train times

The table below shows live departures for Tournai to Charleroi trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Intercity1993313:44 Tournai station
1h04
14:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity913+Regional416413:44 Tournai station
1h15
14:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity913+Regional458613:44 Tournai station
2h10
15:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity1913 · 2415+Regional416613:45 Tournai station
3h00
16:45 Charleroi-West2 changes
Intercity3213 · 2515+Regional3564 · 416614:09 Tournai station
2h36
16:45 Charleroi-West3 changes
Intercity91414:44 Tournai station
1h04
15:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity914+Regional416514:44 Tournai station
1h15
15:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity914+Regional458714:44 Tournai station
2h10
16:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity1914 · 2416+Regional875614:45 Tournai station
3h00
17:45 Charleroi-West2 changes
Intercity3214 · 2516+Regional3565 · 875615:09 Tournai station
2h36
17:45 Charleroi-West3 changes
Intercity1994115:44 Tournai station
1h04
16:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity915+Regional458815:44 Tournai station
2h10
17:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity915+Regional416615:44 Tournai station
1h15
16:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity1915 · 2417+Regional875715:45 Tournai station
3h00
18:45 Charleroi-West2 changes
Intercity3215 · 2517+Regional3566 · 875716:09 Tournai station
2h36
18:45 Charleroi-West3 changes
Intercity1994516:44 Tournai station
1h04
17:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity916+Regional458916:44 Tournai station
2h10
18:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity916+Regional416716:44 Tournai station
1h15
17:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity1995117:44 Tournai station
1h04
18:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity19951+Regional459017:44 Tournai station
2h10
19:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity19951+Regional416817:44 Tournai station
1h15
18:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity1995918:44 Tournai station
1h04
19:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity19959+Regional459118:44 Tournai station
2h10
20:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity19959+Regional456918:44 Tournai station
1h37
20:21 Couillet1 change
Intercity1996319:44 Tournai station
1h04
20:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity19963+Regional457019:44 Tournai station
1h37
21:21 Couillet1 change
Intercity19963+Regional459219:44 Tournai station
2h10
21:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity3219 · 2121+Regional457220:09 Tournai station
2h56
23:05 Charleroi-West2 changes
Intercity19967 · 5722 · 574320:44 Tournai station
2h34
23:18 Charleroi-West2 changes
Intercity1996720:44 Tournai station
1h04
21:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity19967+Regional457120:44 Tournai station
1h37
22:21 Couillet1 change
Intercity1920 · 5743+Regional6570 · 337120:45 Tournai station
2h33
23:18 Charleroi-West3 changes
Intercity92121:44 Tournai station
1h04
22:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Friday 18 September
Intercity9055:43 Tournai station
1h05
6:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity905+Regional41565:43 Tournai station
1h16
6:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity905+Regional77535:43 Tournai station
1h32
7:15 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity9066:44 Tournai station
1h04
7:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity906+Regional41576:44 Tournai station
1h15
7:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity906+Regional45796:44 Tournai station
2h10
8:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity9077:44 Tournai station
1h04
8:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity907+Regional45807:44 Tournai station
2h10
9:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity907+Regional41587:44 Tournai station
1h15
8:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity199098:44 Tournai station
1h04
9:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity19909+Regional45818:44 Tournai station
2h10
10:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity19909+Regional41598:44 Tournai station
1h15
9:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity199159:44 Tournai station
1h04
10:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity19915+Regional41609:44 Tournai station
1h15
10:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity19915+Regional45829:44 Tournai station
2h10
11:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity1991910:44 Tournai station
1h04
11:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity19919+Regional458310:44 Tournai station
2h10
12:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity19919+Regional416110:44 Tournai station
1h15
11:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity91111:44 Tournai station
1h04
12:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity911+Regional416211:44 Tournai station
1h15
12:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity911+Regional458411:44 Tournai station
2h10
13:54 Charleroi-West1 change
Intercity1992712:44 Tournai station
1h04
13:48 Charleroi-Sud0 changesdirect
Intercity19927+Regional416312:44 Tournai station
1h15
13:59 Couillet1 change
Intercity19927+Regional458512:44 Tournai station
2h10
14:54 Charleroi-West1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Tournai to Charleroi

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Trains from Tournai to Charleroi run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 1h 3m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
78 km
Average train duration
1h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 3m
First train
1:10
Last train
23:30
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Intercity, SNCB from Tournai to Charleroi trainsIntercity, SNCB trains will get you between Tournai and Charleroi from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
1h 3m
Cheapest Intercity Price
£9
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about Intercity

SNCB

About
SNCB is Belgium’s national railway company and the country’s main train operator, offering First Class and Second Class tickets. It runs a variety of services, including Intercity trains for the fastest domestic connections, Interregio trains with more local stops, and international options such as EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Thalys trains connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands at high speed, while EuroCity and ICE International link Belgium to Germany and other European destinations. Onboard facilities typically include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. Popular routes include Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liège.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCB Duration
1h 3m
Cheapest SNCB Price
£11
SNCB frequency
12 a day
Learn more about SNCB

Complete guide to Charleroi

Things to do in Charleroi

Discover the best of Charleroi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Charleroi trip today.

  • Must visit

Musée de la Photographie

Major photography museum in a former convent, with strong permanent collections and changing exhibitions in a calm setting.

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  • Must visit

Bois du Cazier

Industrial heritage museum on a former mine site, combining exhibitions with preserved workshops and memorial spaces.

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  • Recommended

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi

Fine arts museum presenting Belgian and regional art, useful for understanding local culture through painting and sculpture.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Belgium: accommodation and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and trains are fairly reasonable for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2.50-4 for a cappuccino or similar coffee.

Tipping culture

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.

FAQs: Tournai to Charleroi train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tournai 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Tournai to Charleroi can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £15.
The train journey from Tournai to Charleroi covers a distance of 78 km and takes approximately 1h 3m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Tournai to Charleroi is 78 km.
The first train from Tournai to Charleroi leaves at 1:10.
The last train from Tournai to Charleroi departs at 23:30.
Trains from Tournai to Charleroi run approximately 12 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Tournai to Charleroi.
Yes, there is a direct train between Tournai and Charleroi. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Intercity, SNCB.
To travel from Tournai to Charleroi, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Tournai to Charleroi.
The train station in Tournai that goes to Charleroi is Tournai station, and it arrives at Charleroi-Sud.
The cheapest way to get from Tournai to Charleroi is by train, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Tournai to Charleroi in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Tournai to Charleroi offers views of the Belgian countryside, including fields and small towns, but it is not particularly known for being a scenic route compared to others in Belgium.
Yes, a day trip from Tournai to Charleroi is feasible. The journey takes 1h 3m and the distance is 78 km. There are 9 trains per day.
In Charleroi, you can enjoy the Charleroi Street Art Tour, exploring vibrant murals and urban art. Visit Rive Gauche for shopping and dining, or catch a game or concert at the Spiroudome. Relax at Parc Reine Astrid or explore the nature reserve at Les Aulniats. Discover the historical Bois du Cazier, a UNESCO site, and the Musée de la Photographie. Experience contemporary dance at Charleroi Danses and admire art at BPS22. Don't miss the stunning architecture of Saint-Christophe Church.
A visit to Charleroi typically requires 1 to 2 days to explore its main attractions such as the Photography Museum and the Bois du Cazier, while allowing time to enjoy local dining and shopping experiences.
Yes, you can take the train from Tournai to Charleroi.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Tournai and Charleroi

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

Departure train stations in Tournai
Arrival train stations in Charleroi

Which Tournai station do trains to Charleroi leave from?

Trains from Tournai to Charleroi leave from Tournai. The station is 1 km from Tournai city centre at Place Saint-Pierre 1, 7500 Tournai, Belgium.
TournaiPlace Saint-Pierre 1, 7500 Tournai, Belgium+32 69 22 21 11WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Tournai from Tournai city centre

Bus1, 4, 7, 8, 88, 98, 491, K, R, V, W · 12m · £2 · every ~16 min

Tournai train station facilities and services

Tournai has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Le Carillon, La Petite Madeleine

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Tournai. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Tournai. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Tournai: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Tournai: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Tournai: Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel d'Alcantara, Hotel Cathedrale, Hotel l'Europe.

More about Tournai

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