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Compare train and coach for Charleroi to Ghent
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 coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 88 km
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get to Ghent from Charleroi by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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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FAQs: Charleroi to Ghent
Travel to Ghent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Charleroi to Ghent.

There are 2 ways to get from Charleroi to Ghent: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Ghent from Charleroi is a coach with an average price of £16.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleroi to Ghent:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleroi to Ghent costing on average £20.
The fastest way to get to Ghent from Charleroi is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 26 min.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Getting to Ghent by coach takes 1 h 35 min on average.
Ghent is approximately 54 miles away from Charleroi.
The average frequency per day from Charleroi to Ghent is:
- Around 19 coaches per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Charleroi and Ghent as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Charleroi to Ghent:
The following travel companies offer services from Charleroi to Ghent:
- Flibco International, Infobus, Flibco National or TEC can take you to Ghent by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Flibco International from Charleroi to Ghent for £16.
- Travel with SNCB for trains to Ghent. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SNCB Charleroi to Ghent tickets on Omio for £18.
Yes, there are direct services available from Charleroi to Ghent with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Flibco International or Infobus with 19 direct coaches per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ghent as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Charleroi and Ghent.
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