How to get from Brussels to Charleroi
- 48 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 49m
- 80 train departures a day with SNCB
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Charleroi. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 48 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
48 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 49mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 1h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Oct 749m · directSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Oct 71h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Charleroi: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels-North → Charleroibus
FlixBus·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Brussels to Charleroi
SNCB runs 80 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:32 and the last at 18:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCBtrain | 80 | 05:32 | 18:10 |
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 13:55 | 13:55 |
All departuresSNCB
- 05:32
- 05:44
- 05:56
- 06:02
- 06:10
- 06:15
- 06:32
- 06:45
- 06:56
- 07:02
- 07:10
- 07:15
- 07:32
- 07:45
- 07:56
- 08:02
- 08:10
- 08:15
- 08:32
- 08:45
- 08:56
- 09:02
- 09:10
- 09:15
- 09:32
- 09:45
- 09:56
- 10:02
- 10:10
- 10:15
- 10:32
- 10:45
- 10:56
- 11:02
- 11:10
- 11:15
- 11:32
- 11:45
- 11:56
- 12:02
- 12:10
- 12:15
- 12:32
- 12:45
- 12:56
- 13:02
- 13:10
- 13:15
- 13:32
- 13:45
- 13:56
- 14:02
- 14:10
- 14:15
- 14:32
- 14:45
- 14:56
- 15:02
- 15:10
- 15:15
- 15:32
- 15:45
- 15:56
- 16:02
- 16:10
- 16:15
- 16:31
- 16:37
- 16:44
- 16:56
- 16:58
- 17:01
- 17:10
- 17:15
- 17:31
- 17:37
- 17:44
- 17:56
- 17:58
- 18:10
All departuresFlixBus
- 13:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Charleroi works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Brussels-North to Charleroi, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Charleroi: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Charleroi?
The most useful route takes about 1h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Brussels to Charleroi?
The first train with SNCB leaves at 05:32 and the last at 18:10, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Brussels to Charleroi?
80 a day with SNCB, between 05:32 and 18:10.
Which station does the train from Brussels to Charleroi leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with SNCB, according to the published timetable.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Charleroi?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 13:55 and the last at 13:55, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Charleroi?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 13:55 and 13:55.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Charleroi leave from?
Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Charleroi from Brussels?
About 48 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Charleroi cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €7. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Charleroi?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Charleroi?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 29 Sep 2026