- 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 21 Oct
£13
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£16
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
1 h 30 m
Trains on 21 Oct
32
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaventem to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaventem to Charleroi will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
To travel from Zaventem to Charleroi you need to make at least one change.
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5732Trains from Zaventem to Charleroi run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:47, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 0:47 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Zaventem to Charleroi trains for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3729 · 2030 | 8:29 Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 10:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3779+ 2030 | 8:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 10:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2806 · 5730 | 8:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 10:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4030 · 6557+ 5730 | 8:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 10:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3257+ 5730 | 8:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 10:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3257+ 5730+ 4581 | 8:50 Zaventem station | 2h04 | 10:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2230 · 3430 · 19915 | 8:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 10:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3280+ 2109+ 4560 | 9:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 11:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3730 · 2031 | 9:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 11:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3780+ 2031 | 9:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 11:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2807 · 5731 | 9:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 11:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4031 · 6558+ 5731 | 9:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 11:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3258+ 5731+ 4582 | 9:50 Zaventem station | 2h04 | 11:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3258+ 5731 | 9:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 11:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2231 · 3431 · 19919 | 9:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 11:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3281+ 2110+ 4561 | 10:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 12:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3731 · 2032 | 10:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 12:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3781+ 2032 | 10:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 12:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2808 · 5732 | 10:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 12:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4032 · 6559+ 5732 | 10:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 12:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3259+ 5732 | 10:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 12:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3259+ 5732+ 4583 | 10:50 Zaventem station | 2h04 | 12:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2232 · 3432 · 911 | 10:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 12:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3282+ 2111+ 4562 | 11:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 13:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3732 · 2033 | 11:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 13:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3782+ 2033 | 11:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 13:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2809 · 5733 | 11:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 13:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4033 · 6560+ 5733 | 11:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 13:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3260+ 5733 | 11:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 13:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3260+ 5733+ 4584 | 11:50 Zaventem station | 2h04 | 13:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2233 · 3433 · 19927 | 11:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 13:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3283+ 2112+ 4563 | 12:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 14:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3733 · 2034 | 12:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 14:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3783+ 2034 | 12:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 14:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2810 · 5734 | 12:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 14:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4034 · 6561+ 5734 | 12:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 14:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3261+ 5734+ 4585 | 12:50 Zaventem station | 2h04 | 14:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3261+ 5734 | 12:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 14:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2234 · 3434 · 19933 | 12:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 14:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3284+ 2113+ 4564 | 13:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 15:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3734 · 2035 | 13:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 15:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3784+ 2035 | 13:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 15:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2811 · 5735 | 13:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 15:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4035 · 6562+ 5735 | 13:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 15:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3262+ 5735+ 4586 | 13:50 Zaventem station | 2h04 | 15:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3262+ 5735 | 13:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 15:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2235 · 3435 · 914 | 13:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 15:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3285+ 2114+ 4565 | 14:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 16:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3735 · 2036 | 14:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 16:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3785+ 2036 | 14:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 16:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2812 · 5736 | 14:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 16:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4036 · 6563+ 5736 | 14:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 16:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3263+ 5736 | 14:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 16:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2236 · 3436 · 19941 | 14:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 16:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3286+ 2515+ 4166 | 15:10 Zaventem station | 1h35 | 16:45 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3286+ 2515+ 4166 | 15:10 Zaventem station | 1h39 | 16:49 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2515+ 4166 | 15:17 Brussels National Airport | 1h32 | 16:49 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3736 · 2037 | 15:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 17:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3786+ 2037 | 15:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 17:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2813 · 5737 | 15:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 17:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4037 · 6564+ 5737 | 15:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 17:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3264+ 5737 | 15:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 17:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2237 · 3437 · 19945 | 15:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 17:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3287+ 2516+ 8756 | 16:10 Zaventem station | 1h35 | 17:45 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3287+ 8722 | 16:10 Zaventem station | 1h46 | 17:56 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3287+ 2516+ 8756 | 16:10 Zaventem station | 1h39 | 17:49 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2516+ 8756 | 16:17 Brussels National Airport | 1h32 | 17:49 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3737 · 8722 | 16:29 Brussels National Airport | 1h27 | 17:56 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3787+ 2038 | 16:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 18:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2814 · 5738 | 16:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 18:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4038 · 6565+ 5738 | 16:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 18:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3265+ 5738 | 16:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 18:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2238 · 3438 · 19951 | 16:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 18:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3288+ 2517+ 8757 | 17:10 Zaventem station | 1h39 | 18:49 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3288+ 2517+ 8757 | 17:10 Zaventem station | 1h35 | 18:45 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3288+ 8724 | 17:10 Zaventem station | 1h46 | 18:56 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2517+ 8757 | 17:17 Brussels National Airport | 1h32 | 18:49 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2839 · 8724 | 17:24 Brussels National Airport | 1h32 | 18:56 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3738 · 2039 | 17:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 19:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3788+ 2039 | 17:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 19:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2815 · 5739 | 17:37 Brussels National Airport | 1h44 | 19:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4039 · 6566+ 5739 | 17:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 19:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3266+ 5739+ 4590 | 17:50 Zaventem station | 2h04 | 19:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3266+ 5739 | 17:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 19:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2239 · 3439 · 19959 | 17:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 19:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3289+ 2118+ 4569 | 18:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 20:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3739 · 2040 | 18:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 20:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3789+ 2040 | 18:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 20:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2816 · 5740 | 18:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 20:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4040 · 6567+ 5740 | 18:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 20:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3267+ 5740 | 18:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 20:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3267+ 5740+ 4591 | 18:50 Zaventem station | 2h04 | 20:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2240 · 3440 · 19963 | 18:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 20:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3290+ 2119+ 4570 | 19:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 21:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3740 · 2041 | 19:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 21:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3790+ 2041 | 19:35 Zaventem station | 1h30 | 21:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2817 · 5741 | 19:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 21:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4041 · 6568+ 5741 | 19:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 21:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3268+ 5741 | 19:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 21:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3268+ 5741+ 4592 | 19:50 Zaventem station | 2h04 | 21:54 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
2241 · 3441 · 19967 | 19:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h49 | 21:46 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3291+ 2042 | 20:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 22:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3291+ 2120+ 4571 | 20:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 22:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3741 · 2042 | 20:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h35 | 22:05 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2818 · 5742 | 20:38 Brussels National Airport | 1h43 | 22:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4042 · 6569+ 5742 | 20:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h34 | 22:21 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3269+ 5742 | 20:50 Zaventem station | 1h31 | 22:21 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2242 · 3442 · 921 | 20:57 Brussels National Airport | 1h50 | 22:47 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3292+ 2043 | 21:10 Zaventem station | 2h00 | 23:10 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
3292+ 2121+ 4572 | 21:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 23:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
3292+ 2121+ 4572 | 21:10 Zaventem station | 1h59 | 23:09 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
2521+ 4572 | 21:17 Brussels National Airport | 1h52 | 23:09 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2843 · 2121+ 4572 | 21:24 Brussels National Airport | 1h45 | 23:09 Charleroi-Sud | 2 changes | |
3742 · 2043 | 21:30 Brussels National Airport | 1h40 | 23:10 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
4043 | 21:47 Brussels National Airport | 1h36 | 23:23 Charleroi-Sud | 0 changesdirect | |
3270+ 5743 | 21:50 Zaventem station | 1h28 | 23:18 Charleroi-West | 1 change | |
3693+ 4543 | 22:05 Zaventem station | 1h27 | 23:32 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
2345 · 4543 | 22:13 Brussels National Airport | 1h19 | 23:32 Charleroi-Sud | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 21 October | |||||
3279+ 2108+ 4559 | 8:10 Zaventem station | 1h55 | 10:05 Charleroi-West | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 Zaventem 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 Zaventem to Charleroi trains use the Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud station pair, with some services arriving at Charleroi-Ouest. Use this guide to compare Zaventem and Charleroi train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zaventem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Belair, Black Pearls
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zaventem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zaventem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zaventem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zaventem: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaventem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport, NH Brussels Airport.
Nossegem is 2 km from Zaventem city centre. Public transport options include:
Nossegem has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Nossegem.
Available at Nossegem: Parking.
Available at Nossegem: Bike Parking.
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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