The average train between Aachen and Charleroi takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Aachen and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Aachen to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Aachen to Charleroi train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aachen and Charleroi is 122.6 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Charleroi-Central via Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 30m.