The average train between Charleroi and Ghent takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Charleroi to Ghent. 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 30 minutes between Charleroi and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Ghent station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Charleroi to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Charleroi to Ghent train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Charleroi and Ghent is 87.6 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 25m.