The average train between Charleroi and Cologne takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi to Cologne. 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 Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Cologne station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Charleroi to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Charleroi to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Charleroi and Cologne is 185.8 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Koeln Hbf via Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 39m.