The average train between Charleroi and Diest takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Charleroi to Diest. 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 hourly between Charleroi and Diest. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Diest at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Diest. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Diest station via Louvain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Charleroi to Diest train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Diest train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Diest station.
Book your Charleroi to Diest train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Charleroi and Diest is 77.1 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Diest via Louvain in around 1h 58m.