The average train between Aachen and Charleroi takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Charleroi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Aachen and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 9:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 12m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Charleroi station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Aachen to Charleroi train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Charleroi train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Aachen to Charleroi train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Aachen and Charleroi is 122.6 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 26m.