The average train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Charleroi takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brussels Airport (BRU) 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 every 30 minutes between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Airport (BRU) is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) station and arriving at Charleroi station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Charleroi train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Charleroi train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Charleroi is 54.2 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 33m.