The average train between Charleroi and Dortmund takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi to Dortmund. 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 Dortmund. 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 Dortmund at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Dortmund station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Charleroi to Dortmund train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Dortmund train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Charleroi to Dortmund train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Charleroi and Dortmund is 244.6 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Dortmund Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Aachen Hbf in around 4h 27m.