The average train between Charleroi and Béthune takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi to Béthune. 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 4 hours between Charleroi and Béthune. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Béthune at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Béthune station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Charleroi to Béthune train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Béthune train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bethune station.
Book your Charleroi to Béthune train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Charleroi and Béthune is 128.4 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Bethune via Lille Flandres in around 2h 31m.