The cheapest and fastest buses from Ghent to Charleroi
- Cheapest price on Nov 12
- €22
- Average ticket price on Nov 12
- €24
- Fastest journey on Nov 12
- 1 h 15 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 12
- 1 h 15 m
- Buses on Nov 12
- 12
- Distance
- 88 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ghent to Charleroi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Charleroi will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
On Thu, Nov 12, we found 12 buses from Ghent to Charleroi, including 12 direct services.
On Thu, Nov 12 the direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Thu, Nov 12 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Flibco7:45 PM 1h15 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan 9:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Flibco10:10 PM 1h15 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan 11:25 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Flibco5:45 PM 1h25 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan 7:10 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Flibco3:00 PM 1h25 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan 4:25 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Flibco2:00 PM 1h20 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan 3:20 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Flibco2:40 AM 1h15 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan 3:55 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Flibco7:45 PM 1h15 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan 9:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Flibco10:10 PM 1h15 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan 11:25 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Flibco4:25 AM 1h15 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan 5:40 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Flibco5:40 AM 1h15 Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan 6:55 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ghent to Charleroi
Buses from Ghent to Charleroi run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €13 by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 88 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Ghent to Charleroi trip
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Live departures
Ghent to Charleroi bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Charleroi buses for today, Wednesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flibco | 11:00 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 12:20 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 12:45 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 2:05 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:00 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 3:20 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 3:00 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 4:25 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:30 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 6:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:45 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 7:10 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:45 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h15 | 9:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 10:10 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h15 | 11:25 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 12 | |||||
Flibco | 2:40 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h15 | 3:55 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:25 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h15 | 5:40 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:40 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h15 | 6:55 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:15 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 9:45 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Ghent and Charleroi
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Flibco
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Flibco
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Flibco
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Flibco
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Flibco
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- must be placed on the floor during the journey.
FAQs: Bus from Ghent to Charleroi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Charleroi by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charleroi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ghent to Charleroi
Most Ghent to Charleroi buses use the Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan to station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Charleroi bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Ghent station do buses to Charleroi leave from?
Getting to Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan from Ghent city centre
Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan bus station facilities and services
Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan: Taxis.
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