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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £116 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £116, while a flight costs an average of £429.
Distance: 1279 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£429 Average Price | £116 Average Price Cheapest | £225 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 11m Average total duration 23h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Charleroi, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Charleroi:
A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Charleroi costing on average £429.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 11m.
You'll arrive about 11h 18m sooner (4h 34m by flight vs 15h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £429 compared to roughly £225 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Charleroi from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Charleroi is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Charleroi are Brussels, Mons, Namur, Liège and Lille. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Charleroi 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.
Mons is known for its Grand-Place, UNESCO-listed belfry and the annual Ducasse festival. Medieval streets, museums and student energy give the city a cultured but relaxed feel.
Namur, capital of Wallonia, is known for its Citadel above the meeting of the Meuse and Sambre. Its old town, riverside setting and French-speaking character give it a calm, historic feel.
Liège is a lively Walloon city on the Meuse, known for its industrial heritage and strong food culture. Historic streets, busy markets and the Montagne de Bueren give it an energetic, down-to-earth character.
Lille is known for its handsome old centre, lively squares and food culture shaped by Belgian and French traditions. It feels compact and relaxed, with historic streets, cafés and museums that are easy to enjoy on foot.
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 Madrid to Charleroi.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Charleroi:
A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Charleroi costing on average £429.
Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 11m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Charleroi as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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