The average train between Budapest and Charleroi takes 20h 58m and the fastest train takes 18h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 twice daily between Budapest and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 20h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Budapest to Charleroi? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Charleroi station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.
Budapest to Charleroi train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Charleroi train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Budapest to Charleroi train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Budapest and Charleroi is 1,111.8 km. The road distance is 1,489 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Charleroi-Central via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 15h 15m.