The average train between Charleroi and Lier takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Charleroi to Lier. 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 Lier. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Lier at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Lier. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Lier station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Charleroi to Lier train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Lier train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lierre station.
Book your Charleroi to Lier train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Charleroi and Lier is 80.5 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Lierre via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 10m.