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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. 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 £18, while a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 88 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Charleroi to Ghent:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Charleroi to Ghent costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£3. The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Ghent from Charleroi by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Charleroi to Ghent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Ghent are Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Ostend and Leuven. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ghent 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.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.
Ostend is Belgium’s best-known seaside city, with a wide beach, busy port and long promenade. It is known for seafood, the art of James Ensor and a coastal character that feels lively yet down to earth.
Leuven is known for its historic university, brewing heritage and energetic student life. Its Gothic centre, led by the Grote Markt and Town Hall, feels grand yet easy-going.
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Ghent:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Charleroi to Ghent costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleroi and Ghent as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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