The average train between Charleroi and Basel takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi to Basel. 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 Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Charleroi to Basel? 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 Charleroi to Basel. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Basel station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Charleroi to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Charleroi to Basel train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Charleroi and Basel is 390.8 km. The road distance is 943 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 6h 52m.