The average train between Charleroi and Aachen takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi to Aachen. 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 3 hours between Charleroi and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Aachen at 7:36 AM. 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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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Aachen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Charleroi to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Charleroi to Aachen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Charleroi and Aachen is 122.6 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Aachen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins in around 1h 49m.