How to travel from Charleroi to Brussels

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Compare train and bus for Charleroi to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €16.

Distance: 49 km

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€14

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1h 27m

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1h 31m

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from Charleroi to Brussels

How to get from Charleroi to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Charleroi to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

PKP Intercity4510
10:25AM0h51
Charleroi-Sud
11:16AMBrussels-Midi
121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

PKP Intercity4510
10:25AM0h51
Charleroi-Sud
11:16AMBrussels-Midi
121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity4510
10:25AM0h51
Charleroi-Sud
11:16AMBrussels-Midi
121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity2010
10:51AM0h54
Charleroi-Sud
11:45AMBrussels-Midi
121One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity4510
10:25AM0h59
Charleroi-Sud
11:24AMBrussels-Central
121One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity2010
10:51AM1h03
Charleroi-Sud
11:54AMBrussels-Central
121One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:20AM0h55
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
11:15AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
201One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:40AM0h55
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
11:35AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
201One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
11:30AM0h55
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
12:25PMZaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)
191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Charleroi to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Brussels.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel to Brussels from Charleroi including taking a train or coach.

The cheapest way to go to Brussels from Charleroi is by taking a train, which costs on average €13.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Charleroi to Brussels:

A train is €1 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Charleroi to Brussels costing on average €14.

The fastest way to get to Brussels from Charleroi is by coach with an average travel time of 50 min.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes 50 min on average.

The distance from Charleroi to Brussels is approximately 49 km.

The average frequency per day from Charleroi to Brussels is:

  • 97 coaches per day.
  • 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Brussels from 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 when travelling from Charleroi to Brussels:

  • Most travellers catch their coach from Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Charleroi-Sud) and arrive in Bruxelles, Gare du Nord.
  • Most travellers board their train from Charleroi-Sud and arrive in Brussels-Midi.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Charleroi to Brussels:

  • You can take a coach from Charleroi to Brussels with Flibco National, Infobus, Flibco International, FlixBus or TEC. Cheap tickets can be found for €5 with FlixBus from Charleroi to Brussels.
  • You can go to Brussels from Charleroi by train with SNCB. You'll see cheap train tickets for €13 with SNCB from Charleroi to Brussels on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Charleroi to Brussels with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 97 direct coaches per day to take to Brussels with Flibco National, Flibco International or FlixBus.
  • You can find 6 direct trains per day to take to Brussels with SNCB.

Direct services to Brussels tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Charleroi to Brussels often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Charleroi and Brussels itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Brussels and any of these top destinations today!
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