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Compare train and coach for Ghent to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Charleroi 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 train which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 £10.
Distance: 88 km
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Charleroi from Ghent by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Ghent to Charleroi is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Ghent to Charleroi
Travel to Charleroi 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 Ghent to Charleroi.

There are 2 options to travel to Charleroi from Ghent including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Charleroi is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £16 compared to other travel options to Charleroi:
Taking a coach costs £4 less than taking a train, which costs on average £20 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Charleroi from Ghent is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 28 min.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Getting to Charleroi by coach takes 1 h 45 min on average.
The distance between Ghent and Charleroi is around 54 miles.
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Charleroi is:
- 19 coaches a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Ghent to Charleroi 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 for travellers from Ghent to Charleroi:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ghent to Charleroi:
- You can travel from Ghent to Charleroi by coach with Flibco International, Infobus or Flibco National. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £16 with Flibco International from Ghent to Charleroi.
- You can go to Charleroi from Ghent by train with SNCB. You'll see cheap train tickets for £18 with SNCB from Ghent to Charleroi on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Charleroi with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Flibco International with 19 direct coaches per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Charleroi as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Ghent to Charleroi.
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