The cheapest and fastest buses from Ghent to Charleroi
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Buses per day
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 €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 12 buses that leave Ghent for Charleroi on Fri, Nov 07, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.
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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Charleroi
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. 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 bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 88 km
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €24 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ghent to Charleroi bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Charleroi buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Flibco | 1:40 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 3:00 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:55 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 4:20 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:25 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 5:50 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 5:55 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h40 | 7:35 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:25 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h40 | 9:05 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 8:25 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 9:55 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 10:25 AM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 11:50 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 12:40 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h25 | 2:05 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:10 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 3:40 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 3:25 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h35 | 5:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:55 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h30 | 6:25 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 6:10 PM Gent, Voskenslaan / Sint-Denijslaan | 1h20 | 7:30 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ghent to Charleroi
Buses from Ghent to Charleroi run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €12 by train.
There are 17 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 20m.
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco from Ghent to CharleroiYou can travel by bus between Ghent to Charleroi with flibco, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

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Popular bus stations from Ghent to Charleroi
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